AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services. Division of Services for People with Disabilities. Developmental Center

SERIES: 29677
TITLE: Special Collections
DATES: 1931-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by professional's surname, thereunder chronological.

DESCRIPTION: These are records of notable professionals who have contributed significantly to the agency, its programs, or practices within the field. Professionals included are Dr. Mark K. Allen and others. Records may include field notes, reports, client plans, correspondence, and related records.

Dr. Allen (d.1996) was employed as a psychologist at the Utah State Training School from 1932-1934, and as an assistant superintendent from 1935-1946. He continued to serve as a clinical consultant for many years. His service to the community included work as a consultant and expert witness to mental illness and intellectual disabilities. He was also involved in changing sterilization laws in the nation. Dr. Allen's records reflect the agency's history as well as progression made in the field of intellectual disabilities.

RETENTION

Retain permanently

DISPOSITION

May Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Agency history records, GRS-1723

AUTHORIZED: 07/13/2018

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office permanently.

APPRAISAL

Historical

Records document pioneering practices and programs of agency founders and other notable professionals in the field.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Private. Utah Code 63G-2-302(1)(b)(2018)

Private

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