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Creator:
New York (State). Legislature
Abstract:
This report summarizes the medical and financial operations of New York Hospital in 1814. It includes a narrative summary of hospital operations, and a statistical account arranged by specific disease of admissions and discharges. Statistics on patient nativity are also included. The report contains .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene
Abstract:
This series consists of plans pertaining to three New York State-operated mental health facilities on Long Island: Kings Park State Hospital, Pilgrim State Hospital, and Central Islip State Hospital. Plans are generally grouped by building and facility. The majority of the plans are blue prints on paper; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Middletown Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)
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This series consists of black-and-white and color photographs and slides. Also included are yearbooks; curricula; pamphlets and brochures; newspaper articles; lists of alumni; and programs of graduations, capping ceremonies, celebrations, and reunions. Photographs typically depict class groups, training, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Middletown Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of newsletters produced at Middletown State Hospital (later Middletown Psychiatric Center). Titles include "Empathy," the quarterly newsletter of staff and volunteers (1965, 1968); "We Speak," patient newsletter (1958-1967); The "Hilltop," patient newsletter (1935-1953); "The Hilltop .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Middletown Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series contains a wide assortment of record types considered to be historical or archival in nature which were collected or retained by the library staff of the State Homeopathic Asylum for the Insane. Records include director's correspondence; material relating to Middletown State Hospital's centennial; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital (N.Y.)
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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 Hospital (N.Y.)
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This series consists of reports regarding patients. Information includes statistics on the number of open wards, the number of patients in open wards, and the number of male and female patients on ground parole. Records are restricted..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Utica State Hospital (N.Y.)
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This series consists of nightly ward reports of patient activities, conditions, and events observed by Utica State Hospital personnel. Information usually includes census; names of patients present and absent on home visits; notes on medication given; and notes on patients' physical condition and be.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Hospital Commission
Abstract:
This series consists of typed transcripts of hearings and reports of investigations conducted by the State Commission on Lunacy (later the State Hospital Commission), which was responsible for inspecting mental health institutions. Subjects include alleged mistreatment of patients, theft of food, poor .........
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
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Creator:
Utica State Hospital (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of informational and policy documents issued by the State Commission in Lunacy and maintained by the Utica State Hospital. Documents include meeting minutes; conference transcripts; patient transfer orders; Commission decisions; guidelines; policy resolutions; samples forms; and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Series:
B1503
Dates:
1968-1991
Abstract:
This series consists of minutes of meetings of directors of regional mental health facilities. Minutes typically include memoranda; budget information; statistical tables; resolutions; agendas; plans and reports; and narratives of discussions. Topics include interpretation and impact of regulations; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Utica State Hospital (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of daily reports of assistant physicians of the State Lunatic Asylum (later Utica State Hospital) to the medical superintendent. Statistical information is given by department for capacity; census; patient activity (in bed; idle, employed, attending entertainment, etc.); patients .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of correspondence to Willard State Hospital officials and their replies. Most concerns the disposal of the estates of patients who died at Willard State Hospital and/or inheritances bequeathed to patients. Other topics include patient condition inquiries; death and discharge notifications; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of inventories of equipment on wards at Willard State Hospital. Items inventoried include office furniture and equipment; recreational, janitorial, and medical equipment; and hospital furniture, apparatus, and equipment. Each item notes quantity, condition, and number requested .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Lunatic Asylum
Abstract:
This series consists of bound copies of "The Opal," a monthly literary newsletter edited by patients at the State Lunatic Asylum at Utica. The newsletter contains poems, essays, news articles, correspondence, and editorials on national and local events and subjects. Subjects and themes are mostly social, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1943-1954 : Dewey)
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Series:
13682_55;_13682_55A
Dates:
1943-1954
Abstract:
Thomas E. Dewey's governorship blended fiscal conservatism with a personal conviction that government bore a share of the responsibility for the welfare of the citizenry. During his tenure, New York's state university system was established and construction of the New York State Thruway was begun. These .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Office of Mental Health
Abstract:
This series, consisting of subject files from several sources within the Department of Mental Hygiene, was assembled by author Leo Polaski. The files relate to various topics and pertain to the mental health facilities of Kings Park State Hospital, Pilgrim State Hospital, and Central Islip State Hospital. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Office of Mental Health
Abstract:
These undated black-and-white photographs and negatives depict Long Island state mental hospital facilities, buildings, staff, and patients. The hospitals shown are Pilgrim State Hospital, Central Islip State Hospital, and Kings Park State Hospital..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
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..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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