Subject Files [RESTRICTED], 1972-1981
- Extent:
- 7.7 cubic ft.
- Scope and content:
- This series consists of files on various topics relating to Willowbrook, such as consumer groups, intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded, New York State government agencies involved in the case, similar court cases, and other subject matter. The series is restricted because many folders contain information on specific named residents of Willowbrook and other state developmental centers. Subjects of note include advisory boards, case management, community agencies, consumer groups, intermediate care facilities, New York State agencies, staff development, and toilet training. The files are in both letter-size and legal-size formats and are in separate alphabetical arrangements.
- Arrangement:
- Arranged alphabetically.
Contents
Using these materials
- Access:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
- Restrictions:
- Must consult archivist before viewing this material.
- Collection restrictions:
- The Willowbrook Review Panel was a Federal monitoring group established by the U.S. District Court in 1975 and was dismissed from its duties in 1987. The records were house at the American Civil Liberties Union office until cleared by the National Archives for restricted access in 2002. Portions of series 1-10 are restricted due to the personal information in the records. Researchers must complete a non-disclosure form before gaining access and reproductions are not permitted. Counsel for the plantiffs or members of the Review Panel may continue to have access to the records without restriction.
- Collection terms of access:
- The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections and Archives.