Research

1

Creator:

New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene

 

 

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This accretion consists of 22 bound volumes documenting patients admitted to Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital (later Middletown Psychiatric Center) between 1874 and 1898 and discharged through 1936. Case numbers range from 1 to 5258. Information on each patient includes name; place/ county of residence; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene

 

 

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Series contains Kings County Asylum patient admission and discharge registers, 1843-1895, and a few case history books; and Long Island State Hospital, later renamed Brooklyn State Hospital, admission and discharge registers, 1895-1929, and case history books, circa 1895-1919. There are also other miscellaneous .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene

 

 

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This accretion consists of post-1920 patient case files spanning case numbers from 16390 to 72776..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

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New York State Psychiatric Institute

 

 

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This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible websites of the New York State Psychiatric Institute, which is part of the New York State Office of Mental Health..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research

 

 

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This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible websites of the Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, which was established in 1952 and is part of the New York State Office of Mental Health. The institute's investigators study the causes, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

Creator:

Willard Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)

 

 

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This series contains academic records of nursing students from Willard State Hospital (later known as Willard Psychiatric Center). Content varies by time period but the following records for each student typically include final summary of instruction and clinical practice; secondary school transcripts; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

7

Creator:

New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene

 

 

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This series contains annual reports from mental health facilities and assorted state agencies related to mental health issues..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

8

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Rockland Psychiatric Center

 

 

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This series consists of patient census records from Rockland Psychiatric Center. Each report lists the name of patient, consecutive number, date of birth, sex, dates, types of leave, absences, numbers of patients on ward, and other abbreviated categories..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

9

Creator:

Buffalo State Hospital

 

 

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This series contains meeting minutes documenting matters reported to Buffalo State Hospital's Board of Managers. Topics include resolutions passed, financial reports, discussions about conditions and improvements, and other business..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

10

Creator:

New York (State). State Commission in Lunacy

 

 

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This series consists of transcripts of testimonies given by witnesses involved or having knowledge of issues and circumstances surrounding the death of a patient at Buffalo State Hospital..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

11

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Manhattan Psychiatric Center

 

 

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This series of journals and diaries documents admission and discharge information for specific wards of Manhattan State Hospital and its successor, Manhattan Psychiatric Center..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

12

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Gowanda Psychiatric Center

 

 

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These cards serve as an index to patient admission and discharge registers. Data on the cards includes name, address, next of kin, facility, case number (the facility assigns a patient identification number to the patient), and state identification number (assigned by the Office of Mental Health and .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

13

Creator:

Willard Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)

 

 

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This series consists of press release files maintained by the administration of Willard Psychiatric Center (previously Willard State Hospital). These files were maintained to help executive staff keep abreast of news relating to the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene and Office of Mental Health .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

14

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Hudson River State Hospital (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.)

 

 

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This series contains case files consisting of official forms and administrative data for patients at Hudson River State Hospital..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

15

Creator:

Rockland Psychiatric Center

 

 

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This series consists of registers of patients admitted to and discharged from Rockland State Hospital (later Rockland Psychiatric Center). Information typically includes date of admission; sex; consecutive number; identification number; type of admission; residence; and diagnosis..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

16

Creator:

Manhattan State Hospital

 

 

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This series consists of carbon copies of printed forms containing raw statistical data on individual female patients..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

17

Creator:

New York State Custodial Asylum for Feeble-Minded Women

 

 

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This series consists of copies of monthly reports made to the Governor and the State Board of Charities. Information may be either specific or general in nature. Topics include facilities conditions, plans and progress of construction and remodeling projects, purchase and installation of new equipment, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

18

Creator:

Manhattan State Hospital

 

 

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This series records time worked by individual employees. Records typically indicate name of employee, date appointed, dates and hours worked, and other notes..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

19

Creator:

Manhattan State Hospital

 

 

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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

 

20

Creator:

Manhattan State Hospital

 

 

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This series documents the observations and actions of the night officers or watchmen in an unidentified ward or branch of Manhattan State Hospital housing male patients..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives