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ARC Board of Directors Meeting with Governor George Sinner: December 1986

 File — Box: 9, Folder: 44
Identifier: Folder 44

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

The ARC of North Dakota filed a lawsuit versus the state of North Dakota in September 1980, alleging that the state provided inadequate education and care for its mentally retarded citizens. In 1981, United States District Court Judge Bruce Van Sickle ruled in the ARC's favor, forcing deinstitutionalization. Material includes legal documents, press releases, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and Dagne Olsen's notes on the case.

Dates

  • created: 1947-2001
  • Other: Date acquired: 06/22/1999

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 23.75 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections Repository

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