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The Arc of North Dakota v. State of North Dakota Lawsuit Collection

 Collection
Identifier: OGLMC-1731

Scope and Contents

The Arc of North Dakota v. State of North Dakota Lawsuit Collection has been divided into series by donor. Series 1: Donation by the Arc Upper Valley in August 2024 Series 2: Donation by Sandi (Noble) Marshall in April 2025

Dates

  • Other: Date acquired: 08/12/2024

Conditions Governing Access

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

Biographical or Historical Information

In September 1980, the Arc of North Dakota brought a class action lawsuit against the state of North Dakota in Federal District Court. The lawsuit regarded the constitutional rights of, and care provided to, the intellectually and developmentally disabled in state administered facilities at the Grafton State School and the San Haven State Hospital. When the case was closed in 1996, it brought about fundamental and long-lasting change.

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Full Extent

5.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

1979-;

Custodial History

The initial donation was made via Rachel Hafner, Executive Director, Arc Upper Valley.

Source of Acquisition

Kirsten Dvorak, Executive Director, Arc of North Dakota

Method of Acquisition

Donation

Related Materials

Judge Bruce Van Sickle Papers: OGLMC 1432

Related Publications

One hundred years: the history and chronology of the North Dakota Developmental Center. by Brent Askvig. Minot: North American Heritage Press, 2004.

Processing Information

Processed by Curt Hanson in October 2024.

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eng

Repository Details

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

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