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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-NH-01
In this interview Hobbs discusses setting up and staffing the Peace Corps; issues with the Peace Corps; Peace Corps relations and association with the CIA; the President’s Panel on Mental Retardation; biological versus behavioral research; Panel organization and criticisms; Russian research and the possibilities for the United States; Panel recommendations; and the effect of the Panel on the field of study, among other issues.
Textual folder
Elizabeth Boggs Personal Papers
EBPP-001-008
This folder contains the report of the President's Panel on Mental Retardation, addressing issues related to adults and children with intellectual and development disabilities (referred to as "the mentally retarded"). Topics include research; potential prevention and treatment of intellectual disabilities; medical services and therapies; education and vocational training; and residential care.Content note: This folder contains records that use now-outdated language to describe people with intellectual disabilities. The material is available here in its original form to facilitate research of the historical record.
Textual folder
Elizabeth Boggs Personal Papers
EBPP-001-009
This folder contains recommendations and reports created by the six task forces of the President's Panel on Mental Retardation focusing on issues related to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (referred to as "the mentally retarded"), including clinical services, education, and public awareness. Content note: This folder contains records that use now-outdated language to describe people with intellectual disabilities. The material is available here in its original form to facilitate research of the historical record.
Collection
EBPP
Papers 1956-1967. Educator, civic worker. Member, President's Panel on Mental Retardation (1961-1962). Materials relating to research and advocacy work on intellectual disabilities.