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Memorandum on the Children’s Court of New York

Memorandum on the Children’s Court of New York

Memorandum l listing major problems with the facilities and services of the Children’s Court of New York County. The building that currently houses the court is inadequate and even though money has been allocated for a new building, the Board of Aldermen has stalled any action. There is one probation officer for 10,000 cases, nineteen have been requested but the Board of Aldermen has not yet acted. The Big Brothers of America have had excellent results with delinquent boys, but it is funded by volunteers and donors.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-02

Creator(s)

Kaminsky, Alexander H., 1883-1937

Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt

Ben B. Lindsey heard of Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to New York’s Children’s Court and wants to tell him about a national backlash to children’s courts. He contends that the issues that arise in children’s court need to be addressed on a societal level and that children need to be disciplined. He encloses two pamphlets of his addresses to the National Prison Congress and National Education Association.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-16

Creator(s)

Lindsey, Ben B. (Ben Barr), 1869-1943