Finding Aid Search Results
1
Creator:
New York (State). Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
Title:
Series:
17697
Dates:
1980-2002, 2005-2012
Abstract:
This series consists of individual case files concerning the final disposition on deaths of mental hygiene service recipients. These individual cases were selected for investigation by the Commission on Quality of Care of the Mentally Disabled and files contain all documentary evidence associated with .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
The examination forms in this series constitute part of an effort to compile statistics regarding the causes of dependency on public charities. Forms document the personal and family history of each dependent, as well as past history of dependency, existing causes of dependency, and future prospects .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). Office of Mental Health
Abstract:
These patient case files consist of the official forms and administrative data documenting the admission, legal status, assessment, treatment planning, treatment, and discharge of patients at Willard State Hospital (later Willard Psychiatric Center). Records include admission, death and discharge records; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). Office of Mental Health
Abstract:
These patient case files consist of the official forms and administrative data documenting the admission, legal status, assessment, treatment planning, treatment, and discharge of patients at Willard State Hospital (later Willard Psychiatric Center). Records include admission, death and discharge records; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). Office of Mental Health. Medical Records Office
Title:
Series:
19349
Dates:
1998-2001
Abstract:
Series consists of microfilm of patient case files maintained by the State's mental health facilities. A typical file may contain admission/commitment papers, legal documents, psychiatric evaluations, patient case summaries, correspondence, medical notes/observations, and discharge related documents.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). Education Department
Title:
Series:
19354
Dates:
1978-1998
Abstract:
This accretion consists of subject files of commission chairman Clarence Sundram. Some records (boxes 4 and 5) relate to specific psychiatric and/or develpmental centers where incidents of staff misconduct; patient abuse, neglect, or death; and/or financial irregularities were investigated. These records .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled. Executive Bureau
Title:
Series:
19355
Dates:
1978-1998
Abstract:
This series consists of copies of the outgoing correspondence of Commission Chairman Clarence Sundram. The files are tissue carbon copies through 1982, and photocopies after that date. An index log for 1978-1998, listing name of correspondent and subject of the letter/memo, is available..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled
Title:
Series:
19356
Dates:
1979-1994
Abstract:
This series consists of copies of professional journal articles and speeches by chairman Clarence J. Sundram on a variety of topics relating to the status of care of the mentally disabled, the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill, and the work of the commission..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
Buffalo State Hospital
Abstract:
This series of minutes documents the creation and early activities of the managers of the Buffalo State Hospital (known earlier as the Buffalo Asylum for the Insane)..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
Hudson River State Hospital (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series contains case files consisting of official forms and administrative data for patients at Hudson River State Hospital..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Committee on Mental Hygiene
Abstract:
This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, requests, hearings, reports, and proposed bills compiled by the Senate Committee on Mental Hygiene when Senator Manfred Ohrenstein was chairman. The records cover such topics as the organization and operation of committee proposals; hearings and investigations; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
Buffalo State Hospital. Superintendent's Office
Abstract:
This series includes reports of visits to Buffalo State Hospital conducted by the Board of Visitors, members of the State Hospital Commission, and medical inspectors; records relating to patient admission and discharge; and records (steward's letters, store accounts, and inventories) pertaining to purchase .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
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
14
Creator:
Buffalo State Hospital. Superintendent's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of correspondence to and from the State Hospital Commission, individuals, institutions, and agencies relating to administration of the Buffalo State Hospital or to individual patient care. Topics include budgets, staff activity, staff and patient accidents, and general institutional .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)
Title:
Series:
B1430
Dates:
1900-1948
Abstract:
This series consists of court papers, and correspondence relating to legal proceedings involving patients at Willard State Hospital. Material includes notices, petitions, transcripts, and affidavits relating to appointing representatives for legally committed patients to manage their property and affairs .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
Manhattan State Hospital
Abstract:
Early indexes in this series include name of patient, book and page number of case record, date of admission, ward number, discharge date (sometimes with notes), and names and address of relatives or friends. Later indexes additionally give patient consecutive number, transfer information, and date .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
Manhattan State Hospital
Title:
Series:
B2412
Dates:
1883-1898, with gaps
Abstract:
The series consists of a relatively small number of medical certificates, petitions, lunacy orders, and other forms containing patient information which document the process used to commit patients for care at the New York City Asylum for the Insane (and its successor, the Manhattan State Hospital)..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
New York (State). Assistant Counsel to the Governor
Title:
Series:
B2556
Dates:
1975-1979
Abstract:
This series consists of correspondence and subject files relating to mental health policy, clemency, the care of people with mental disabilities, the Willowbrook State School investigation, the reorganization of the Department of Mental Hygiene, the Rockland Psychiatric Center investigation, mental .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
Creator:
New York (State). Office of Mental Health. Public Affairs Office
Title:
Series:
19131
Dates:
1874, 1925-1998
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
20
Creator:
Willard Asylum for the Insane
Abstract:
This series consists of transcripts of orders of admission and medical certificates (commitment papers) for patients admitted to Willard State Hospital. Records include patient's name; date admitted; and residence. Medical certificates include physician's observations and opinions concerning patient's .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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