Research

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Creator:

Middletown State Hospital (N.Y.)

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of reports regarding patients. Information includes statistics on the number of open wards, the number of patients in open wards, and the number of male and female patients on ground parole. Records are restricted..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Willard Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series was compiled by morgue personnel to document deaths. Information varies over time but typically includes date, patient number, building, names of attendants transporting body to the morgue, name of person giving religious rites, person identifying deceased, and name of person or funeral .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series documents the use of a variety of therapies and the number of patients receiving therapies each month at Willard State Hospital. Some reports are categorized by ward; some list patients by name; some categorize information by gender of patient. Types of therapies include tranquilizing drugs, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Office of Mental Health

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series contains studies and analyses of all facility programs with recommendations, studies of process of service delivery, and outcome of treatment intervention. It includes records on: program planning, program surveying and audits of effectiveness, and plans for correction. Included are records .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of registers documenting patient paroles at Willard State Hospital. Early entries include parole date and name, relation, and address of person to whom the patient is paroled. Some entries include period of parole/expiration date. Most include results of parole (discharged, returned, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Willard Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of daily census records created by the Willard Psychiatric Center (known earlier as the Willard State Hospital and even earlier as the Willard Asylum for the Insane) to keep an accurate daily account of numbers of patients admitted, discharged, and the total population. Other recorded .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of scrapbooks primarily containing newspaper clippings relating to a variety of topics: Willard State Hospital; other mental institutions; mental health professions; medical societies; legislation; mental illness and its treatment. Also included are public announcements; proposed .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of autopsy reports from Willard State Hospital. Information includes case name; autopsy number; date of death; place of death (ward or building); physician in charge; place of autopsy; date; physician conducting autopsy; others present; age at death; form of insanity; duration; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of reports documenting formal inspections and official visits by Department of Mental Hygiene personnel to Willard Asylum for the Insane (later Willard State Hospital). Included are meeting minutes; observation notes on buildings and grounds tours as well as visitations with staff .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of results of blood alcohol tests performed for local law enforcement agencies; water supply tests for coliform bacilli; lists of surgical specimens received; biopsy reports; a list of patients tested as possible typhoid carriers; results of blood and spinal fluid tests; and monthly .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series of clinical records typically includes patient name; date of commencement of ailment; result (recovered, improved, died); and a narrative of the patient's condition and treatment. One volume pertains only to men and covers a variety of ailments, diagnoses, and treatments. Three volumes contain .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Willard Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists entirely of news clippings and photographs from the office of the Director of Willard State Hospital (later Willard Psychiatric Center). The topic of the bulk of the clippings is an investigation of alleged patient abuse and administrative irregularities (1977-1978). Photographs .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.)

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of annual reports of the Board of Managers (later Board of Visitors) of the New York State Lunatic Asylum (successor Utica State Hospital). Each annual report includes reports from the Board of Managers Treasurer and Superintendent. The reports discuss conditions, progress, notable .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Office of Mental Health. Public Affairs Office

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

The series consists of photographic prints, negatives, and a small number of slides depicting staff and facilities of the Office of Mental Health and the people it serves. Included are images of various state hospitals (interiors and exteriors); staff at work (budget preparation, admission procedure); .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Office of Mental Health

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of a site map and 11 architectural drawings of details of the Hudson River State Hospital for the Insane at Poughkeepsie, New York. The working drawings which include full scale details of windows were apparently drawn by Frederick Clarke Withers of Vaux Withers & Co. of New York .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Lunatic Asylum

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of a logbook of signatures of visitors to the State Lunatic Asylum. Date, name, and residence are recorded for each visitor. Brief notes concerning purpose of the visit are sometimes included. "With patient" indicates visitor was delivering patient for commitment..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.)

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series records visits to the State Lunatic Asylum (later Utica State Hospital) by the members of the State Commission in Lunacy. Information includes date of visit, names and signatures of commissioner, and areas of the hospital visited. Recommendations, including those for safety, orderliness, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Lunatic Asylum

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of a ledger recording payments made to the accounts of construction suppliers, contractors, and individual workers for construction of the State Lunatic Asylum. Listed for each worker or company account are date, check number, amount paid, and nature of expense (work performed or .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Lunatic Asylum

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of account journals documenting expenses and payments for construction of the State Lunatic Asylum at Utica. Information includes account name; what payment is for; amount paid; check number; and the corresponding ledger page or account number. Also included is an accounting journal .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.)

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of accounting journals of the State Lunatic Asylum (later Utica State Hospital). Series includes a steward's journal listing payments made for supplies, food, services, labor, and routine maintenance; a vendor specific journal recording accounts payable by companies and providers; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives