Series 3106

Department of Human Services. Division of Mental Health Mental retardation planning committee records, 1964-1968.

0.20 cubic foot and 1 microfiche set

These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.

Historical Note

See history of the records' creator.

Summary of Records

An advisory committee on mental retardation was appointed by Governor George D. Clyde in August 1964-1966 in the Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health. They were charged with developing a state comprehensive plan for services to the mentally retarded. This series contains materials utilized in both statewide studies as well as copies of each committees' final reports.

Scope and Content

An advisory committee on mental retardation was appointed by Governor George D. Clyde in August 1964. The committee functioned from 1964-1966. They were charged with developing a statewide comprehensive plan for services to the mentally retarded. This undertaking was supported by funds provided by the U.S. Public Health Service under a Mental Retardation Planning Grant to the State Division of Health. This grant was renewed in 1967, and a second committee was formed for the purpose of implementing the comprehensive plan developed by the former. This series contains materials utilized in both statewide studies as well as copies of each committees' final reports.

Arrangement

Chronological.

Additional Forms

This series is available on microfilm.

Access Restrictions

Microfiche holdings require staff assistance due to fewer reference copies. Handle masters under supervision.

Use Restrictions

These records are available for reproduction and use.

Preferred Citation

Cite the Utah State Archives and Records Service, the creating agency name, the series title, and the series number.

Acquisition Information

These records were acquired from the creating agency through established retention schedules.

Processing Information

Microfiche processed by Rebekkah Shaw under the National Historical Publications and Records Commission grant to the Utah State Archives and Records Services for the Utah Microfiche Backlog Project (Grant No.: NAR10-RB-50086-10). July 2010 - December 2011

Indexing Terms

Container List

BoxDescription
11964-1968
Fiche-setDescription
11965