Research

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Creator:

New York (State). State Hospital Commission

 

 

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This series consists of typed transcripts of hearings and reports of investigations conducted by the State Commission on Lunacy (later the State Hospital Commission), which was responsible for inspecting mental health institutions. Subjects include alleged mistreatment of patients, theft of food, poor .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

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Utica State Hospital (N.Y.)

 

 

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This series records visits to the State Lunatic Asylum (later Utica State Hospital) by the members of the State Commission in Lunacy. Information includes date of visit, names and signatures of commissioner, and areas of the hospital visited. Recommendations, including those for safety, orderliness, .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital (N.Y.)

 

 

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This series consists of periodic reports by the State Commission in Lunacy concerning visits to the Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital. Reports include information on buildings and grounds; the general administration and condition of the hospital; and the names of patients who were spoken to during .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Manhattan State Hospital

 

 

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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

 

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Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)

 

 

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This series consists of published annual reports of commissions and institutions with management oversight of those deemed to be mentally deficient. The volumes were maintained at the Willard Psychiatric Center library, most likely for research purposes and later as historical references. Also included .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Governor

 

 

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This series consists of reports and minutes of meetings submitted to the governor by boards of managers of state institutions documenting their visitation and inspection of these institutions as required by law. The reports provide information on the condition of the facilities, financial and administrative .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives