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Association for Retarded Citizens (Duluth, Minn.) records

 Collection — Box: 10
Identifier: S2398

Scope and Contents

The collection contains the charter, board minutes, by-laws, administrative records, correspondence, financial statements, and membership lists.

Dates

  • 1951-1984
  • Majority of material found in 1951-1979, 1984

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Kathryn A. Martin Library, Archives and Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

The Duluth, Minnesota chapter of the National Association for Retarded Citizens was organized in 1951. The organization was founded to assist in the development and care of children and adults with intellectual disabilities and to support their support.

Now known as ARC Northland, the mission is to promote equal opportunity for quality living and to enhance dignity and respect for people with disabilities and their families. Services include advocacy, support, education, counseling, information, referral, training and other programs.

Extent

11.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains the charter, board minutes, by-laws, administrative records, correspondence, financial statements, and membership lists.

Physical Location

This collection is located at the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives. For more information about this collection or to make an appointment, contact us at libarchives@d.umn.edu or 218-726-8526.

Related Materials:

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General

This collection is part of the Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections, which are housed in the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives at the Kathryn A. Martin Library.

Title
Guide to the Association for Retarded Citizens (Duluth, Minn.) records
Author
Finding Aid Authors: Staff.
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Collecting Area Details

Contact The University of Minnesota Duluth Archives and Special Collections Collecting Area

Contact:
Kathryn A. Martin Library
University of Minnesota Duluth
416 Library Drive
Duluth MN 55812-3001
(218) 726-8526