Legal Documents: 1984-1986
File — Box: 10, Folder: 5
Identifier: Folder 5
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
- From the Collection: Olsen, Dagne (Person)
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
Contact:
Chester Fritz Library
3051 University Ave Stop 9000
Grand Forks ND 58202-9000 US
701-777-4625
und.archives@und.edu
Chester Fritz Library
3051 University Ave Stop 9000
Grand Forks ND 58202-9000 US
701-777-4625
und.archives@und.edu