Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series consists of a register of persons who visited Matteawan's outside prison yard. The entries contain name(s) of officer(s) on duty, patient's name, ward number, inmate number, visitor's name and address, name of holiday if applicable, and occasionally, time in and out. Records are restrict.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Lunatic Asylum
Abstract:
This series consists of a copy of the "Statistical Appendix to the Report of the Metropolitan Commissioners in Lunacy." This published appendix, pertaining to patients in institutions for the insane in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, was kept as a reference work at the State Asylum for the Insane .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series records the results of searches made in wards 10, 12, 13 and laundry room of the Matteawan Branch of the Fishkill Correctional Facility. Each volume contains entries for a ward describing the particular area that was searched, date, time, name of officer conducting the search, and the results .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series consists of volumes reporting guard's observation on inmates at Matteawan who have suicidal tendencies. Observations are recorded usually at half hour intervals, twenty four hours a day. Entries typically provide the patient's name and number, the officer assigned the special watch, relieving .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series contains observations recorded by Matteawan State Hospital correctional officers (sometimes other hospital staff members) regarding inmate behavior. Entries record the date and time a particular action was observed; a brief description of the patient's actions; measures taken, if any, by .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series records routine ward checks made by Matteawan correctional officers. Volume one records number of patients in the ward, time of security check, and the name of the supervising correctional officer on duty. Volume two records building security checks and lists the date, officer's name, and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Title:
Series:
A1500
Dates:
1880-1960
Abstract:
This series contains case files that document the commitment, diagnosis and treatment of inmates of the Matteawan and Dannemora State Hospitals for the Criminally Insane. The bulk of the case files contain legal papers documenting the commitment process; admission sheets; statistical data forms; ward .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
Records contain fingerprints, photographs and negatives, DCI or NYSIIS criminal record, FBI criminal record, Bertillion Records, other non-probationary criminal records. Files are only for inmates sent to Matteawan. These records are related to inmate case files..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Dannemora State Hospital
Abstract:
These files contain certificates of recovery, statements of transfer, negatives of photographs, inventories of inmates' possessions, applications for writs of habeas corpus, inmate correspondence, newspaper clippings, and orders for withdrawal of writs of habeas corpus. These files were generated by .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
These cards provide biographical and physical information about inmates at Matteawan State Hospital, usually including individual photographs on the front of the card. These cards were originally part of the Inmate Identification Files. The identification envelopes for these cards are do not exist. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
Dannemora State Hospital
Abstract:
This series consists of index cards providing basic biographical, criminal and psychological histories of inmates housed at Dannemora State Hospital. Information includes inmate's name; alias; race; admission date ; birth; marital status; nativity; occupation; education; county of trial; court; religion; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series contains data on visitors to Matteawan State Hospital, patients who went to the visitor's room to receive visitors, and visitors to a specific ward. Visitor logs include the date of visit, visitor's name, address, purpose, and duration. Visiting professional staff include the reason and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
These series contains brief descriptions of assaults made by patients housed at Matteawan State Hospital. Each volume contains accounts of occurrences in a particular ward. Each description provides the date, time, name of patient(s) involved, at whom the assault was directed, and name of the officer .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series consists of brief descriptions of suicide attempts made by patients at Matteawan State Hospital. Information includes date, time, patient's name and number, description of the attempt made, and disposition of patient. Records are restricted..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series consists of information pertaining to physical examinations and the transfer of Matteawan inmates to wards. Volume one (1957-1964) provides the inmate's name, admission date, weight, height, from where transferred (county only), ward transferred to and date. The second volume differs in .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series consists of volumes describing the contents of packages received by inmates of Matteawan State Hospital. Each entry records the date the package was received, name of inmate, inmate number, from whom sent, a detailed inventory of the package, and the name of the officer who inspected the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series consists of items purchased by or issued to inmates at Matteawan State Hospital. The entries for a particular day record the patient's name (later entries include patient's number) and the type and number of supplies received. Entries are made every two weeks. Records are restricted..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series records names of inmates who were admitted to and discharged from Matteawan State Hospital. In addition to inmate name and ward census, volume one notes admission and discharge dates and volume two records discharge date, from where he was admitted (ward or institution), the ward originally .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
Creator:
Manhattan State Hospital
Abstract:
The series consists of published volumes of annual reports of the board of managers of the Manhattan State Hospital summarizing the management and progress of the institution..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
20
Creator:
Manhattan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series consists of two volumes documenting meetings of the Board of Managers. Minutes document in varying detail matters discussed by or reported to the board including resolutions passed, financial reports, reports and discussions of conditions and improvements, and other business..........
Repository:
New York State Archives