Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient
Abstract:
This series consists of reports gathered by the Commission in its investigation of mental institutions throughout the country. Most are annual reports from state mental health agencies, private charitable organizations, hospitals, asylums, and schools in other states. Also included is correspondence .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Newark Developmental Center (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of employee time books and civil service title files. Employee time books include employee's name, dates worked, pay rate, days and hours worked, and amount paid per period. Civil service title files provide a record of the job responsibilities and types of jobs held by staff. These .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Newark Developmental Center (N.Y.)
Title:
Series:
B2657
Dates:
1878-1879, 1913-1914, 1920-1973, 1984-1986
Abstract:
The series consists of published volumes of annual reports made consecutively by the trustees of the New York State Asylum for Idiots, from which Newark was first created as an experimental branch; the board of managers of the New York State Custodial Asylum for Feeble-Minded Women; the board of managers .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Newark Developmental Disabilities Service Office
Abstract:
This series consists of newsletters and publications produced to document facility activities, events, and services and to provide informational outreach to consumers, facility staff, and the general public. Newsletters include "The Quill"; "The Newsline Newark"; "Together"; and "The HRMO Report". Other .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Newark State School (N.Y.)
Abstract:
Register contents typically include date; name of attendant reporting; names of employees present; numbers of students present; number of vacancies; time and name of supervisor visiting; other visitors, shoes, and wraps checked; numbers of students moved to engage in various activities; documentation .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Newark State School (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series provides intelligence examination results and summary classifications for individual service recipients. Information varies slightly over time but typically includes student name, admittance date, date of birth, a list of tests given with dates and test results, chronological age, mental .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Newark State School (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This register records basic information of applicants for admission to Newark State School. Information for each applicant includes name, county, date of application, date received, date forwarded, date accepted or rejected, and date of notification of the Superintendent of the Poor..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Newark State School (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This fragmentary series documents typical events, physical conditions, and patient and staff activities. Types of records include patient bathing schedules, notes of minor in-clinic medical treatments, laundry reports, beauty shop appointments, notes on housekeeping conditions, records of meal menus, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). Newark Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Title:
Series:
B2577
Dates:
1894-1978
Abstract:
This series includes reports and correspondence regarding contracts and significant events..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
Newark Developmental Center (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series of scrapbooks created at the Newark Developmental Center primarily contain newspaper clippings relating to the facility, its staff, and patients. Special events, such as the arrival of distinguished visitors, graduation ceremonies, holiday celebrations, festivals, visitors' days, and field .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). Newark Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Title:
Series:
B2629
Dates:
1974-1991
Abstract:
This series consists primarily of audiotapes created and used for the purpose of training staff in the care and therapy of patients. A variety of topics include first aid, communications, behavior modifications, and parental support and assistance. A few videotapes covering similar topics are also i.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
Newark Developmental Center (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This fragmentary series consists of several types of medical records. A register of operations lists detailed information regarding surgical procedures performed at the facility. This register notes that the surgical facility was closed January 1980 and contains a list of nurses and anesthetists who .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). Newark Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Title:
Series:
B2634
Dates:
1920-1990
Abstract:
This series consists of photographic images collected by the Newark State School (later Newark Developmental Center). The images document daily activities of staff and patients, as well as special occasions..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series from the Comptroller's Office consists of payrolls, correspondence, bills, receipts, contracts, abstracts of vouchers, and one resolution for various New York State asylums including: New York State Asylum for Idiots, New York Lunatic Asylum, Binghamton Asylum for the Insane, New York State .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient
Title:
Series:
A4228
Dates:
circa 1910-1914
Abstract:
This series consists of several hundred black and white photographs illustrating conditions at custodial institutions for the mentally deficient in New York and other states. The photographs were gathered by the Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient to illustrate its final report. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor
Title:
Series:
A0283
Dates:
1902-1914
Abstract:
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
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