Research

1

Creator:

Syracuse State School

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of a heredity analysis of applicants to the Syracuse State School. Most entries include multigenerational data on mental conditions or predisposition to "feeble-mindedness" as well as remarks on individual or family medical history or living conditions. Entries include name, date, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

Syracuse Developmental Center

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of registers, organized by county, listing those admitted to the Syracuse Developmental Center (from the time it was called the New York State Asylum for Idiots, through all successive institutional name changes). The first volume lists name; town; class; age; sex; color; nativity; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

Syracuse Developmental Center

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series contains an assortment of unrelated records that were apparently removed from institutional records for purposes of research or exhibit. Volumes include: an admissions book (July 1925-June 1926); a parole/elopement book (May-December 1917); a book of escapes (April 1953-August 1957); a clothing .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives