Research

1

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

 

2

Creator:

Dannemora State Hospital

 

 

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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

 

3

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

 

4

Creator:

Dannemora State Hospital

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of case files for inmates who received psychiatric examinations at Dannemora State Hospital. Information includes name; number; ethnic background; age; birthdate; birthplace; religion; marital status; date of admission; number of previous admissions to Dannemora; place transferred .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

Dannemora State Hospital

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series documents inmate transfers to Dannemora State Hospital and daily hospital censuses. Transfer records include: inmate name; identification number; transferring institution and date; date current attack began; former conditions; personal habits; supposed cause of insanity; insane relatives; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives