Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). Office of Mental Health. Medical Records Office
Title:
Series:
19349
Dates:
1998-2001
Abstract:
Series consists of microfilm of patient case files maintained by the State's mental health facilities. A typical file may contain admission/commitment papers, legal documents, psychiatric evaluations, patient case summaries, correspondence, medical notes/observations, and discharge related documents.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
Buffalo State Hospital. Superintendent's Office
Abstract:
This series includes reports of visits to Buffalo State Hospital conducted by the Board of Visitors, members of the State Hospital Commission, and medical inspectors; records relating to patient admission and discharge; and records (steward's letters, store accounts, and inventories) pertaining to purchase .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
Buffalo State Hospital. Superintendent's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of correspondence to and from the State Hospital Commission, individuals, institutions, and agencies relating to administration of the Buffalo State Hospital or to individual patient care. Topics include budgets, staff activity, staff and patient accidents, and general institutional .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)
Title:
Series:
B1430
Dates:
1900-1948
Abstract:
This series consists of court papers, and correspondence relating to legal proceedings involving patients at Willard State Hospital. Material includes notices, petitions, transcripts, and affidavits relating to appointing representatives for legally committed patients to manage their property and affairs .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series documents visits and inspections by the Board of Trustees (after 1896 called Visitors) of the Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital (previously known as the State Homeopathic Asylum for the Insane at Middletown). The entries are relatively brief and describe conditions at the hospital as .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of autopsy reports for deceased patients of the Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital. Reports include date and time of death; name of doctor performing autopsy; attending physicians; patient's age at death; form and duration of insanity; cause of death; external appearance of cadaver .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
Willard Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series was compiled by morgue personnel to document deaths. Information varies over time but typically includes date, patient number, building, names of attendants transporting body to the morgue, name of person giving religious rites, person identifying deceased, and name of person or funeral .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series documents the use of a variety of therapies and the number of patients receiving therapies each month at Willard State Hospital. Some reports are categorized by ward; some list patients by name; some categorize information by gender of patient. Types of therapies include tranquilizing drugs, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene
Title:
Series:
B2450
Dates:
1946-1948
Abstract:
This register is a bound volume that lists persons who were alleged to be aliens or non-residents living in state or public mental health facilities. It appears to be the first (and possibly only) volume created after the Commissioner of Mental Hygiene was given authority to deport or remove such persons, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene
Abstract:
This series consists of 114 cartoons, in pencil, drawn by a patient at Middletown State Hospital in the late 1950s and early 1960s, depicting life at the hospital from the patient's perspective. The patient was assigned to a continued care, community-centered program at Middletown. The cartoons include .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). Office of Mental Health
Title:
Series:
20279
Dates:
1876-1996
Abstract:
These registers were created by mental health facilities to document patient admissions and discharges. The registers typically provide patient name, nativity, date of admission or discharge, date of birth, chronological number, race, and religion. Other information varies but occasionally includes .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of notes from staff meetings at Willard State Hospital. The notes document staff presentations and discussions of cases of individual patients. Information includes date; staff in attendance and persons giving reports and summaries. Patients discussed were sometimes at the meetings. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
Willard Asylum for the Insane
Abstract:
This series consists of transcripts of orders of admission and medical certificates (commitment papers) for patients admitted to Willard State Hospital. Records include patient's name; date admitted; and residence. Medical certificates include physician's observations and opinions concerning patient's .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
Willard Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of books documenting Willard State Hospital ward admissions, transfers, and censuses. Information includes patient name; and ward or building. Also included is a "Tranquilizer record" which includes patient name; identification number; and date tranquilizer use began or ended. Records .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series of clinical records typically includes patient name; date of commencement of ailment; result (recovered, improved, died); and a narrative of the patient's condition and treatment. One volume pertains only to men and covers a variety of ailments, diagnoses, and treatments. Three volumes contain .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
Utica State Hospital (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of annual reports of the Board of Managers (later Board of Visitors) of the New York State Lunatic Asylum (successor Utica State Hospital). Each annual report includes reports from the Board of Managers Treasurer and Superintendent. The reports discuss conditions, progress, notable .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
Utica State Hospital (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of approximately 490 weekly census reports of veterans of the United States armed forces who were patients at Utica State Hospital. Each weekly report form consists of a single, two-part, printed sheet. Table "A" shows categories for general, tuberculosis, and neuro-psych patients. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
Abstract:
This series consists of carbon copies of typed reports of sudden deaths, accidents, injuries, escapes, and returns from escapes. The printed form of the report varies over time but typically includes date of report; name of patient; identification number; date of admission; ward number; mental diagnosis; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
Creator:
Utica State Hospital (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of eight typewritten volumes of patient case histories and diagnoses. The format of a diagnosis typically consists of a family history; personal history; description of onset of symptoms of mental disturbance; abstract of continued notes; notes of interview prior to presentation; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
20
Creator:
Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of indexes to patient case numbers and indexes to patient casebooks created by the staff of Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital. Indexes are roughly alphabetical by patient name..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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