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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:
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). 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
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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