Research

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Creator:

Dannemora State Hospital

 

 

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Abstract:  

These files contain certificates of recovery, statements of transfer, negatives of photographs, inventories of inmates' possessions, applications for writs of habeas corpus, inmate correspondence, newspaper clippings, and orders for withdrawal of writs of habeas corpus. These files were generated by .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Matteawan State Hospital

 

 

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Abstract:  

These cards provide biographical and physical information about inmates at Matteawan State Hospital, usually including individual photographs on the front of the card. These cards were originally part of the Inmate Identification Files. The identification envelopes for these cards are do not exist. .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Dannemora State Hospital

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of index cards providing basic biographical, criminal and psychological histories of inmates housed at Dannemora State Hospital. Information includes inmate's name; alias; race; admission date ; birth; marital status; nativity; occupation; education; county of trial; court; religion; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Matteawan State Hospital

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series contains data on visitors to Matteawan State Hospital, patients who went to the visitor's room to receive visitors, and visitors to a specific ward. Visitor logs include the date of visit, visitor's name, address, purpose, and duration. Visiting professional staff include the reason and .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Matteawan State Hospital

 

 

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Abstract:  

These series contains brief descriptions of assaults made by patients housed at Matteawan State Hospital. Each volume contains accounts of occurrences in a particular ward. Each description provides the date, time, name of patient(s) involved, at whom the assault was directed, and name of the officer .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Matteawan State Hospital

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of brief descriptions of suicide attempts made by patients at Matteawan State Hospital. Information includes date, time, patient's name and number, description of the attempt made, and disposition of patient. Records are restricted..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Matteawan State Hospital

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of information pertaining to physical examinations and the transfer of Matteawan inmates to wards. Volume one (1957-1964) provides the inmate's name, admission date, weight, height, from where transferred (county only), ward transferred to and date. The second volume differs in .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Matteawan State Hospital

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of six bound volumes describing clothing issued to and received by inmates at Matteawan State Hospital. In addition, volume six contains an overall inventory of an unknown ward detailing unused clothing and clothing ordered. The content varies between volumes, but generally provides .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Matteawan State Hospital

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of volumes describing the contents of packages received by inmates of Matteawan State Hospital. Each entry records the date the package was received, name of inmate, inmate number, from whom sent, a detailed inventory of the package, and the name of the officer who inspected the .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Matteawan State Hospital

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of items purchased by or issued to inmates at Matteawan State Hospital. The entries for a particular day record the patient's name (later entries include patient's number) and the type and number of supplies received. Entries are made every two weeks. Records are restricted..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Matteawan State Hospital

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series records the types of medicines prescribed to inmates in Ward A of Matteawan State Hospital. The registers provide the name of the inmate, drug prescribed, date started, dosage and frequency of dosage. Records are restricted..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Matteawan State Hospital

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series records names of inmates who were admitted to and discharged from Matteawan State Hospital. In addition to inmate name and ward census, volume one notes admission and discharge dates and volume two records discharge date, from where he was admitted (ward or institution), the ward originally .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Dannemora State Hospital

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of correspondence and forms compiled by Protestant Chaplains at other prisons while conducting interviews to determine religious affiliation for inmates who ultimately resided at Dannemora State Hospital. Many files contain a full-face photograph of the inmate as well as biographical .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives