Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
County superintendents of the poor submitted these standard form reports which contains information on inmate population statistics organized by sex, mental classification, and cause of pauperism; expenditures for equipment, supplies, and facility maintenance; remarks on needed or completed facility .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
This series consists of two types of forms listing physicians. The county list includes name and address of a physician in each city, and remarks such as "physician to poor house" or "no physician". The other list provides the same information for each ward of a designated city..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
Chapter 140 of the laws of 1875 required public almshouses and poorhouses in New York State to keep records on individual inmates and to send copies of these records to the State Board of Charities each month. Census forms in this series provide information on individual inmates' personal, family, and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Title:
Series:
A1983
Dates:
1905-1906
Abstract:
This series contains transcripts of testimony, letters, and depositions of officials, employees, and inmates providing information on conditions and treatment of inmates at the Rensselaer County Almshouse. The testimony covers routine operations of the institution, conduct and efficiency of the staff, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Title:
Series:
A3154
Dates:
1903-1904
Abstract:
This series consists of standard forms, submitted daily, recording inmates admitted to or discharged from the Almshouse or its hospital. Entries include inmate's name; address or city/town; and date admitted, readmitted, or discharged. Deaths are recorded under "Discharged"..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Title:
Series:
B1530
Dates:
1900-1914
Abstract:
This series consists of transmittal letters, some containing summary reporting data on admissions and discharges, and a few notices of discharge of individual inmates. The records were sent by superintendents of various county almshouses. Institutions represented include the New York City Farm Colony; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
This series contains forms submitted to the State Board of Charities by poorhouse officials from most counties in the state. Forms provide information regarding children transferred from poorhouses to orphanages, apprenticeships, or families willing to act as guardians. "General Inquiry" forms provide .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
These financial and statistical reports were submitted annually to the Board by every hospital in the State. Each report provides information on property and investment value, indebtedness, and cash on hand, as well as statistics on patients treated, vaccinations, prescriptions, and visits made..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
Questionnaires provide information on medical facilities and conditions in poorhouse hospitals: amount of space; amount and type of facilities, including special facilities; names and salaries of medical personnel; dietary practices and kitchen facilities; sanitary conditions; heating, plumbing, and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
This series contains reports submitted by orphan asylums, hospitals, shelters for the homeless, and other charitable institutions receiving state funding. Each report is divided into two sections: Schedule A contains financial data including the value of real and personal property, investments, indebtedness, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives