Series I: Cataloged Correspondence, 1957-1970
This series contains correspondence between Katharine D. Brownell and New York mayors John Vliet Lindsay and Robert F. Wagner, Jr.
Box 1 Folder 1
Lindsay, John Vliet to Brownell, 1966 December 28, 1966
Box 1 Folder 2
Lindsay, John Vliet to Brownell, 1970 September 23, 1970
Box 1 Folder 3
Wagner, Robert F., Jr. to Brownell, 1957 May 18, 1957
Series II: Katharine F. Brownell, Jr. Files, 1957-1973
This series include discussions of the center's operations, programs, and problems with several agencies; construction and facilities maintenance; personnel; board meetings and decisions; special reports, and clippings.
Box 1 Folder 4
Annual Reports--Drafts of Forwards, 1964-1969
Box 1 Folder 5
Bedford Board of Education, 1964-1970
Box 1 Folder 6
Boys' Annex, 1962-1965
Box 1 Folder 7
Boys' Annex, 92nd Street, 1964-1969
Box 1 Folder 8-9
Budget Committee, 1964-1970
Box 1 Folder 10
By-laws, 1957 1964 1970, 1957, 1964, 1970
Box 1 Folder 11-12
Correspondence--General, 1963-1970
Box 1 Folder 13
Girls' Annex, 1962-1965
Box 1 Folder 14
Group Homes, 1967-1969
Box 2 Folder 1
Public Works, 1964-1970
Box 2 Folder 2
NYC Board of Education, 1962-1969
Box 2 Folder 3
NYC Commissioner's Office, 1964-1970
Box 2 Folder 4
NYC Mayor's Office, 1964-1973
Box 2 Folder 5
State Department of Social Services, 1966-1968
Box 2 Folder 6
Nomination Committee, 1964-1973
Box 2 Folder 7
Personnel, 1963-1970
Box 2 Folder 8
Program Committee, 196-1968
Box 2 Folder 9
Projects, Special, 1963
Box 2 Folder 10
Reports, Special, 1963-1968
Box 2 Folder 11
General, 1957-1961
Series III: General Files, 1966-1975
This series contains a variety of information, including communications with the NYC Human Resources Administration and the New York State Board of Social Welfare, statistics on the numbers of children cared for, personnel manuals, and information on the buildings and facilities such as architectural plans and contracts.
Box 2 Folder 12-15
NYC Human Resources Administration--Special Services for Children, 1975, (4 folders)
Box 2 Folder 16
Statistics, Instructions, 1966-1975
Box 2 Folder 17
Department of Social Services, 1973-1975
Box 2 Folder 18-20
NY State Board of Social Services--Welfare, 1971-1975, (3 folders)
Box 2 Folder 21
Architectural Plan--Alteration to Building "E,", undated
Box 3 Folder 1
Gym, Pool, School Sewage Disposal, undated
Box 3 Folder 2
Information for Bidders, Bid, Agreement, Bonds, and Specifications for Furnishing All Labor and Material Necessary and Required for Contracts, 1970
Box 3 Folder 3
Information for Bidders, Bid, Agreement, Bonds, and Specifications for Furnishing All Labor and Material Necessary and Required for Installation of a Fire and Smoke Detection System, 1972
Series IV: Board of Directors, 1957-1975
This series contains minutes from the meetings of the board of directors, which include treasurer's reports, discussions of construction or other changes to the school, important events, and census information giving numbers, ages, and other information on the children. It also contains annual reports which describe the successes and difficulties of each year and outlines plans for improvement. The first report (1956-1957) includes detailed accounts of the creation of the center, an explanation of its goals and philosophy, a copy of the schools rules, schedules, staff reporting guidelines, and several case studies showing the reactions of specific children to the new center, and a medical report.
Box 3 Folder 4-13
Minutes, 1957-1973, (10 folders)
Box 4 Folder 1-2
Minutes, 1973-1975, (2 folders)
Box 4 Folder 3-6
Annual Reports, 1957-1971, (4 folders)
Box 4 Folder 7
Final Report, 1967