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The Spruces (Staatsburg-on-Hudson, N.Y.)

 Organization

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Helen Saw Telle Cassidy Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. Acc. 2007.036
Scope and Contents

Helen Saw Telle Cassidy Conley worked as a teacher at "The Spruces," a long-term care facility for children with emotional problems located in Staatsburg-on-Hudson, New York State.  "The Spruces" was founded by Dr. Victor Vance Anderson in 1928.  The letters describe Mrs. Henry Cassidy's time at "The Spruces" as a teacher, giving vivid descriptions of the children's behavior and medical issues. The Spruces still exists today as the Anderson Center for Autism.

Dates: circa 1903-1935; Majority of material found in 1920-1930