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:
Utica State Hospital (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of one shock therapy treatment log recording approximately 3,000 treatment sessions. Each daily entry lists names and technical data for patients receiving shock therapy. Remarks are also frequently included, usually concerning reasons why no treatment was given or when treatment .........
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
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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
5
Creator:
Manhattan State Hospital
Title:
Series:
B2412
Dates:
1883-1898, with gaps
Abstract:
The series consists of a relatively small number of medical certificates, petitions, lunacy orders, and other forms containing patient information which document the process used to commit patients for care at the New York City Asylum for the Insane (and its successor, the Manhattan State Hospital)..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
Craig Colony (Sonyea, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of administrative documents used by officials of the Craig Colony for Epileptics. Included are: a map and general plan of the grounds, catalog and price list of articles manufactured by state prisoners, journal articles on epilepsy, correspondence about the facility's sewage disposal .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
Creator:
Utica State Hospital (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of a register of medical prescriptions given to patients at the New York State Lunatic Asylum (later Utica State Hospital). Information includes patient name; date each prescription was commenced; discontinued and amount of medication prescribed. Records are restricted..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
Craig Colony (Sonyea, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of admission registers documenting patients at Craig Colony for Epileptics (known after 1920 as simply Craig Colony). Each register provides admission number, name, admission and discharge dates, county, reimbursing or indigent, sex, age, occupation, age at onset, marital status, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
Craig Colony for Epileptics (Sonyea, N.Y.)
Abstract:
Information in this volume includes name of patient; year, month, day, and hour restraint was applied and removed; why patient was restrained; how patient was restrained; and name of medical officer. Reasons listed for application of restraint include quarreling, fighting, refusing to work, mentally .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)
Title:
Series:
B1429
Dates:
1869-1927
Abstract:
This series consists of medical certificates, petitions, lunacy orders, and forms containing patient information documenting the process used to commit people for care at Willard Asylum (later Willard State Hospital). Earliest forms include patient name, admission date, case number, number committed .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of patient medical records from Willard State Hospital and from the Sampson State School facility. Information for each record includes patient name; admission and discharge dates; gender; age; civil condition; nativity; occupation; cause and form of insanity and if inherited; cause .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
Willard Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of various records considered to be historical that were collected or retained by the Willard Asylum for the Insane (later Willard State Hospital and Willard Psychiatric Center). Records include chapel books; hospital rules and regulations; patient and staff handbooks; orientation .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
Willard Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of photographic materials such as prints, slides, postcards, and film from Willard Psychiatric Center. Images span the institution's history providing extensive visual documentation of most daily activities. Images of staff and patients, both in groups and individually, include .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
New York (State). Office of Mental Health
Abstract:
This series consists of the official forms and administrative data documenting the admission, legal status, assessment, treatment planning, treatment, and discharge of patients in the state's mental health facilities. Records include admission, death, and discharge records; patient photographs; census .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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