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Creator:
Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children
Abstract:
This series consists of accounts of money received and expended by the New York State Asylum for Idiots and the Syracuse Institution for Feeble-Minded Children. Accounts show bills paid; institutional receipts and disbursements and statements for goods purchased. Included are superintendent's accounts; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children
Abstract:
The series consists of ten reports to the State Board of Charities by the Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children for fiscal years 1884/85 through 1893/94, and for 1900/01. Each two-page report form provides "schedule" and "compensation" data in seven broad categories: officers of the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Syracuse State School
Abstract:
The series consists of approximately 120 picture post cards, most of which were sent by employees or students of the Syracuse State School to staff members. All cards are stamped and cancelled. The color pictures typically show cities and landscapes primarily, but not exclusively, within New York State. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Syracuse State School
Abstract:
This series resulted from a survey done prior to a renovation undertaken at Syracuse State School in 1969-1970. The survey included Bill Rothschild's photo-documentation of the exterior and interior views of the institution's historic buildings including the main building, grounds, out-buildings, and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Syracuse Developmental Center
Abstract:
These exhibits, created as part of its closing ceremonies, consist of mounted photographs forming a retrospective on the Syracuse Developmental Center (SDC). The images depict facilities and programs; farm colonies; original buildings; demolition of the Syracuse State School and construction of the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Syracuse State School
Abstract:
The series consists of scattered single issues of publications and newsletters pertinent to the field of mental retardation. They were probably retained based on the presence of articles relating to the school's programs or facilities, or to staff development. Included are copies of "Mental Hygiene .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Syracuse State School
Abstract:
The series consists of annual reports that were transmitted to the State Legislature or the Department of Mental Hygiene as required by law. Included are annual reports of the trustees of the New York State Asylum for Idiots and annual reports of the Syracuse State School..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
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Series:
B2154
Dates:
2006, 2008, 2011, 2015, 2020
Abstract:
This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible websites of the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, which until July 13, 2010 was known as the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Syracuse Developmental Center
Abstract:
This series contains meeting minutes, memoranda, closure lists, planning documents, notes, and reports relating to the closure of the Syracuse Developmental Center. Also included are some Rome Developmental Center closure documents, which were used as a model on which to base the Syracuse closure..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office
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Series:
B2793
Dates:
1979-1982, 1985-1993, 1997-2000
Abstract:
This series consists of annual reports published by the Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office and its predecessor facility, the Wassaic Developmental Center. These reports provide information on the center/DDSO's functions, activities, and events..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Craig Developmental Disabilities Services Office. Client Records Unit
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Series:
16437
Dates:
1950-1980
Abstract:
This series includes master microfilm copies of original terminated case files of clients served by the Craig Developmental Disabilities Services Office (CDDSO). The records filmed chronicle all services provided to clients, including administrative, legal, and programmatic. As such they provide clinical .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Staten Island Developmental Center
Abstract:
This series consists of case files of patients who died, discharged, or were transferred to other institutions, from Willowbrook State School. Case files document patients' admission, treatment, therapy, and education. They typically contain admission records; records of visitors and correspondents; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Syracuse State School for Mental Defectives
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Series:
B1640
Dates:
1894-1920
Abstract:
The series consists of dietary records of the Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children, which was renamed in 1919 as the Syracuse State School for Mental Defectives. The registers list separate breakfast, dinner, and supper menus for family, employees, and pupils according to date and b.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Syracuse State School
Abstract:
This series consists of reports, checklists, and notes of visits to the Syracuse State School and its colony facilities, by Department of Mental Hygiene medical inspectors. Earliest reports show Inspector's arrival and departure dates and times; patient census; new admissions; accidents; educational .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Syracuse State School
Title:
Series:
B1645
Dates:
1912-1931
Abstract:
This series consists of a heredity analysis of applicants to the Syracuse State School. Most entries include multigenerational data on mental conditions or predisposition to "feeble-mindedness" as well as remarks on individual or family medical history or living conditions. Entries include name, date, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Syracuse State School
Abstract:
This series consists of a Syracuse State School's record of patient surgeries. Typical procedures include appendectomy, suturing, tonsillectomy. Entries include type of operation; date; patient name; surgeon; surgical assistant; anesthetist (sometimes), and nurse. Early listings note patient's sex; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Syracuse State School
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Series:
B1648
Dates:
1925-1970
Abstract:
This series consists of logbooks recording receipt of packages and letters and Christmas gifts sent to Syracuse State School patients. Log entries include receipt date; recipient name; name and address of sender. Sometimes there is a note that the package remained "unopened." Volumes listing letters .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Syracuse Developmental Center
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Series:
B1652
Dates:
1962-1965, 1967-1975
Abstract:
Subject files of the director of Syracuse Developmental Center include staff meeting minutes, statistical charts on residents, monthly and annual departmental reports, manuals, handbooks, publications, and a small amount of general planning and administrative files. Of special interest is a small number .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Rome Developmental Disabilities Services Office
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Series:
B2682
Dates:
1947, 1983-1993
Abstract:
These records document mandated and optional training courses for employees that were developed by staff, the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities and expert vendors..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Syracuse State School
Abstract:
The job book records orders received for printing jobs and includes examples of items printed at Syracuse State School print shop. The shop, part of the vocational program, taught the fundamentals of printing orders list date; item ordered and number of pages in the print run. Printed items range from .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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