Research

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Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)

 

 

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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, .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

2

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Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital (N.Y.)

 

 

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This series consists of addresses of patient contacts and correspondents arranged alphabetically by patient name. Additional notations include correspondent's relationship to the patient whether the correspondent is responsible for patient clothing, permissions or refusals for autopsies, additional .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

3

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Gowanda State Hospital

 

 

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This series consists of one loose leaf album containing thirty, 8 x 10 inch black-and-white photographs. The images document staff, patients, facilities, and activities related to occupational therapy. Captions frequently identify groups by condition, such as regressed, chronic, and senile..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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Hudson River State Hospital (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.)

 

 

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This series consists of black and white negatives, glass plate negatives, and glass lantern slides that depict Hudson River State Hospital facilities, patients, staff, and hospital activities..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

5

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Willard Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)

 

 

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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

 

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Utica State Hospital (N.Y.)

 

 

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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 .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center

 

 

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Prints, slides, and photo albums provide extensive visual documentation of the daily activities at several central New York state mental health facilities. Scenes include parties; sports; field trips; dining; ceremonies; entertainment, patient therapy and treatments and interior and exterior of buildings. .........

 

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New York State Archives