Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
Each county poorhouse physician completed and submitted to the Board a form listing the following information for each inmate: name; county of residence; age; country of birth; occupation; year insanity commenced; if the inmate remained at the poorhouse or died or was discharged during the year; and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
These disbound volumes contain photographs and lithographs of state charitable institutions such as asylums, hospitals, dispensaries and orphanages. Images are mostly of building exterior views, with occasional floor plans and interior views. Most are captioned with the name and location of the institution. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled
Abstract:
This series consists of annual reports published by the New York State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled. Reports relate to the status of care of the mentally disabled at state-run psychiatric centers throughout New York. Topics addressed in the reports include the living conditions .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
This series consists of reports about persons with epilepsy that were submitted to the Board of Social Welfare from the Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children, the Rome State Custodial Asylum, and the New York State Custodial Asylum for Feeble-Minded Women at Newark, and the Brunswick .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
These reports reflect the Board of Charities inspection visits to poorhouses, orphanages, and insane asylums. Institution inspection reports include the institution's name, inmate types, facility condition and maintenance. Reports on paupers receiving state aid include names of institutions visited; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
Chapter 140 of the laws of 1875 required public almshouses and poorhouses in New York State to keep records on individual inmates and to send copies of these records to the State Board of Charities each month. Census forms in this series provide information on individual inmates' personal, family, and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
Questionnaires provide information on medical facilities and conditions in poorhouse hospitals: amount of space; amount and type of facilities, including special facilities; names and salaries of medical personnel; dietary practices and kitchen facilities; sanitary conditions; heating, plumbing, and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Title:
Series:
A1983
Dates:
1905-1906
Abstract:
This series contains transcripts of testimony, letters, and depositions of officials, employees, and inmates providing information on conditions and treatment of inmates at the Rensselaer County Almshouse. The testimony covers routine operations of the institution, conduct and efficiency of the staff, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
This series contains reports submitted by orphan asylums, hospitals, shelters for the homeless, and other charitable institutions receiving state funding. Each report is divided into two sections: Schedule A contains financial data including the value of real and personal property, investments, indebtedness, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Commission in Lunacy
Abstract:
This series consists of published copies of selected annual reports prepared by the commission to summarize its work and make recommendations. Typically the reports include general information on the state system, and certain early reports address the licensed private institution systems and the general .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Title:
Series:
A1994
Dates:
circa 1890-1915
Abstract:
These photographs depict public custodial facilities in New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. They include: exterior building views; interior building views; facility grounds; institutional residents; and institutional staff. The photographs appear to have been gathered for a report .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Attorney General's Office
Abstract:
The series consists of annual reports of the trustees of the Willard Asylum for the Insane, and later, the board of managers of the Willard State Hospital, summarizing the management and progress of the institution. Reports list financial contributions to the hospital; statistics for the patient population; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Willard Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)
Abstract:
The monthly reports of the Board of Visitors of Willard Psychiatric Center consist of superintendent/directors' reports and Board of Visitors meeting minutes. The reports discuss epidemics; patient and staff health; accidents; department reports; statistics related to admissions, deaths, and discharges; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Willard Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)
Title:
Series:
B2505
Dates:
1974-1992
Abstract:
These records consist of materials used to generate final monthly reports of the Board of Visitors. They contain summaries of work performed by functional units at Willard (primarily statistical analysis) and raw statistical data pertaining to patients and staff. The board was responsible for reviewing .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor
Title:
Series:
A0283
Dates:
1902-1914
Abstract:
This series consists of reports and minutes of meetings submitted to the governor by boards of managers of state institutions documenting their visitation and inspection of these institutions as required by law. The reports provide information on the condition of the facilities, financial and administrative .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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