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January 12, 2017

When The Gates Are Closed

January 12, 2017/ Brian Buckley
When The Gates Are Closed

Former PPMP Hudson Site Coordinator Brian Buckley tells the story of the New York State Training School for Girls' closure using primary sources from the offices of Governors Nelson Rockefeller and Hugh Carey (1971-1975).

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January 12, 2017/ Brian Buckley/ Comment
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October 09, 2014

Closure of the Girls' Training School

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Closure of the Girls' Training School

In the few months before its closing in 1975, Hudson, NY residents, Training School employees, and elected officials waged a campaign to stop the closure.

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