Hillcrest Center for Children records, 1956-1975

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Series IV: Board of Directors, 1957-1975

This series contains minutes from the meetings of the board of directors, which include treasurer's reports, discussions of construction or other changes to the school, important events, and census information giving numbers, ages, and other information on the children. It also contains annual reports which describe the successes and difficulties of each year and outlines plans for improvement. The first report (1956-1957) includes detailed accounts of the creation of the center, an explanation of its goals and philosophy, a copy of the schools rules, schedules, staff reporting guidelines, and several case studies showing the reactions of specific children to the new center, and a medical report.



Box 3 Folder 4-13 Minutes, 1957-1973, (10 folders)



Box 4 Folder 1-2 Minutes, 1973-1975, (2 folders)


Box 4 Folder 3-6 Annual Reports, 1957-1971, (4 folders)


Box 4 Folder 7 Final Report, 1967