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Title
- Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth photographs and audiovisual records
Series Number
- B2605
Summary
- This series consists of photographs, lithographic letter press prints, slides, and negatives depicting student activities and celebrations held at Berkshire Farm Center, including Anniversary Day and Recognition Day. Also included are assorted video recordings and reel to reel audio tapes of "Listen to Their Voices," a nationally syndicated radio broadcast featuring interviews with boys living at the center.
Creator
- Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth
Access Restrictions
- Access administered according to the Freedom of Information Law. State Archives staff will confer with Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth regarding disclosure of student specific information.
Title
- Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth admission and discharge registers
Series Number
- B2608
Summary
- This series contains admission and discharge information for boys enrolled at Berkshire Farm. Each entry includes first and last name, date admitted, home address, date of birth, farm number, reason for admission, and date of discharge. Also provided are the physical and mental conditions of the child, title and name of committing officer, amount received per capita, and name of person to whom discharged.
Creator
- Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth
Access Restrictions
- Access administered according to the Freedom of Information Law. State Archives staff will confer with Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth regarding disclosure of student specific information.
- Index to Intake Log 1886-1913 is in fragile condition and restricted from use. See the master file for a copy of the index.
Title
- Executive Director's subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- B2576
Summary
- Topics of correspondence in this series include Anniversary Day, Chapter Number One donations, events, building and ground maintenance, surveys and reports from the Department of Social Welfare, pension and retirement plans from insurance companies, and the creation and management of the Berkshire Union Free School District.
Creator
- Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth
Access Restrictions
- Access administered according to the Freedom of Information Law. State Archives staff will confer with Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth regarding disclosure of student specific information.
Title
- Executive Director's financial records
Series Number
- B2584
Summary
- This series contains information about the day-to-day operation and finances of the Berkshire Farm Center. Included are copies of published budgets, annual financial statements, and audits. The audits specifically cover the operation of the Berkshire Farm for Boys, the Union Free School District, and the Berkshire Farm Institute for Training and Research.
Creator
- Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Board of Directors correspondence
Series Number
- B2573
Summary
- Correspondents in this series include representatives of state agencies, banks, and charitable organizations; parents and other family members; and other individuals. Correspondence relates to meetings, administrative procedures, payment notices, bank loans, enrollment, and acknowledgement of donations.
Creator
- Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth
Access Restrictions
- Access administered according to the Freedom on Information Law. State Archives staff will confer with Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth regarding disclosure of student specific information.
Title
- Community services files
Series Number
- B2583
Summary
- This series includes correspondence between the Community Services Department director and county commissioners from various social service departments regarding funding of programs and facility progress reports. Administration files include memorandums, policy and procedure updates, and interoffice correspondence. Reports and student evaluations from foster care facilities are also included in this series.
Creator
- Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth
Access Restrictions
- Access administered according to the Freedom of Information Law. State Archives staff will confer with Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth regarding disclosure of student specific information.
Title
- Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth board of directors membership files
Series Number
- B2575
Summary
- This series contains letters from the Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth executive secretary to potential members of the Board of Directors; news and updates relating to Berkshire Farms (details of fundraising successes, updates on staff and facility, and news on particular students); and references to contributions made by members of the Board of Directors.
Creator
- Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in accordance with Executive Law, Section 501-c(1)(b) relating to confidentiality of individuals in custody of the Division for Youth (now Office of Children and Family Services).
Title
- Executive director's monthly reports to the board of directors
Series Number
- B2574
Summary
- This series is a collection of the monthly reports generated by the executive directors of Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth. The series includes monthly reports on population statistics, cottage treatment services (housing), community service, clinical services, education division, grounds department, religious department, and institute for training and research created by department heads.
Creator
- Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth cottage placements and transfer registers
Series Number
- B2627
Summary
- This series includes cottage placement and transfer information of boys at the institution. Information in the registers includes name, date of entry, original cottage placement, and the cottage to which transferred (if applicable). Some entries also contain the initials of the person who approved the transfer. In addition to cottage placements and transfers, school program placements and transfers are also occasionally included.
Creator
- Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth
Access Restrictions
- Access administered according to the Freedom of Information Law. State Archives staff will confer with Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth regarding disclosure of student specific information.
Title
- Publications and ephemera
Series Number
- B2586
Summary
- This series includes an assortment of Berkshire Farm Center publications and ephemera.
Creator
- Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Berkshire Farm Institute for Training and Research records
Series Number
- B2582
Summary
- This series contains reports to the board of directors; administrative and budget files; correspondence; program proposals; and Berkshire Farm training manuals, policies, and procedures. A description and history of two radio series are also included.
Creator
- Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth Board of Directors minutes
Series Number
- B2572
Summary
- Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth Board of Directors minutes typically include board members' names and titles, budget reports, committee reports, and cases against the agency.
Creator
- Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth
Access Restrictions
- Restricted to protect personal privacy. Access may be permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the State Archives.