Series I: Predecessor Organizations
- Scope and content:
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Records in each subseries include annual reports, board minutes, correspondence, memos, publications, reports. Folders within each subseries are arranged alphabetically. Documents arranged chronologically.
Records held by other repositories that are related to this collection include: the Child Study Association of America Records at the Social Welfare History Archives, University of Minnesota; the Greenwich House Records at the Tamiment Library, New York University; and the Mary Kingsbury Simkhovitch Papers at Schlesinger Library, Harvard University.
- Arrangement:
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There are eight subseries, arranged by founding date of each institution: Wilson Industrial School for Girls, Riverside Day Nursery, Child Study Association of America, Friendly Aid Society, Goddard Neighborhood Center, Wel-Met, Inc., Riverside Community House, Child Study Association of America/Wel-Met, Inc..
Contents
Access and use
- Parent restrictions:
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Boxes 106-109 contain program records with client information of a confidential nature and are closed to researchers, with the exception of Goddard-Riverside Community Center staff, board members, or their approved agents, until 2060. All other records are open to research use without restrictions.
This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
- Parent terms of access:
- Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu