Finding Aid to the Camp Jened newspaper archive collection 1966
Gift; of Denise Sherer Jacobson; 20120409.
The Bancroft Library
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
Phone: (510) 642-6481
Fax: (510) 642-7589
Email: bancref@library.berkeley.edu
2017
The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Finding Aid to the Camp Jened newspaper archive collection 1966
Collection number: BANC MSS 2012/178
The Bancroft Library
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
Phone: (510) 642-6481
Fax: (510) 642-7589
Email: bancref@library.berkeley.edu
Gift; of Denise Sherer Jacobson; 20120409.
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Copyright 2017 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Collection Summary
Collection Title: Camp Jened newspaper archive collection
Date: 1966
Collection Number: BANC MSS 2012/178
Creator:
Jacobson, Denise Sherer.
Creator:
Camp Jened (N.Y.)
Extent:
2 boxes (.4 linear feet)
Repository:
The Bancroft Library
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
Phone: (510) 642-6481
Fax: (510) 642-7589
Email: bancref@library.berkeley.edu
Abstract: Camp Jened, at the foot of Hunter Mountain in the Catskills of New York, was a camp started in 1952 for children and adults
with disabilities. The camp eventually relocated to Rock Hill, New York and closed in 2006.
Languages Represented: Collection materials are in
English
Information for Researchers
Access Information
BOX 2: RESTRICTED ORIGINALS. Use photocopies only in box 1. Use of originals only by permission of the appropriate curator.
Inquiries regarding these materials should be directed, in writing, to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Camp Jened newspaper archive collection, BANC MSS 2012/178, The Bancroft Library, University of
California, Berkeley.
Related Material
Forms part of: Disability Rights and Independent Living Movement collection. Some originals illegible and/or damaged. Photocopies
are equal in quality to originals.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Camps for children with disabilities -- New York (State)
Camps for people with disabilities -- New York (State)
Children with disabilities -- Recreation -- New York (State)
People with disabilities -- Recreation -- New York (State)
Camp Jened (N.Y.)
Scope and Content Note
Collection of typewritten, mimeographed newsletters produced by campers. Also includes a few programs for camp performances,
a color copy of a brochure for the Camp (circa 1954), and a letterhead for the camp listing its Executive Board. Denise Sherer
Jacobson, a former camp attendee and co-producer of some of the newsletters provides an introduction and brief history of
the camp (7 leaves, April 9, 2012).
1.1 Introduction by Denise Sherer Jacobson BANC MSS 2012/178 box 1
1.2 The Jened Jester July 1966 BANC MSS 2012/178 box 1
1.3 Jened Sunrise July 1967 BANC MSS 2012/178 box 1
1.4 Reflections August 1967 BANC MSS 2012/178 box 1
1.5 Concise Thoughts July 1968 BANC MSS 2012/178 box 1
1.6 Revolution August 1968 BANC MSS 2012/178 box 1
1.7 Camp Jened Journal BANC MSS 2012/178 box 1
1.8 Peter and the Wolf BANC MSS 2012/178 box 1
1.9 Write on BANC MSS 2012/178 box 1
1.10 Jened Revival BANC MSS 2012/178 box 1
1.11 Programs BANC MSS 2012/178 box 1
1.12 Brochure and Letterhead BANC MSS 2012/178 box 1
2.1 Jened Jester BANC MSS 2012/178 box 2
2.2 Jened Sunrise BANC MSS 2012/178 box 2
2.3 Refections BANC MSS 2012/178 box 2
2.4 Concise Thoughts BANC MSS 2012/178 box 2
2.5 Revolution BANC MSS 2012/178 box 2
2.6 Camp Jened Journal BANC MSS 2012/178 box 2
2.7 Peter and the Wolf BANC MSS 2012/178 box 2
2.8 Write on BANC MSS 2012/178 box 2
2.9 Jened Revival BANC MSS 2012/178 box 2
2.10 Programs BANC MSS 2012/178 box 2
