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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
This series consists of examination records of children aged 2 -16 residing in county poorhouses and almshouses at the time of a special census. Examination form provides date; county in which facility is located; examination number(s); and answers to 26 questions on child identity, personal/family .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
This series consists of blank forms created for recording and reporting purposes by the State Board of Charities. Form types include certificates of incorporation, authorizations to conduct pharmacies, financial reporting forms, inmate case record forms, receipts, forms for official monthly reports, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Title:
Series:
B1530
Dates:
1900-1914
Abstract:
This series consists of transmittal letters, some containing summary reporting data on admissions and discharges, and a few notices of discharge of individual inmates. The records were sent by superintendents of various county almshouses. Institutions represented include the New York City Farm Colony; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
This series contains printed reports either submitted by the State Board of Charities to the Legislature, or by special committees to the Board of Charities. Reports by the board include legal proceedings against specific charities, and statewide statistical analyses of charities. Other reports contain .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
The correspondence in this series consists of transmittal letters or cover letters sent with routine institutional reports; responses to inquiries from the board about the number of certain types of patients (e.g. insane persons, epileptics) in each institution; requests for or comments on the board's .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
The Commissioners of Public Charities requested information about every non-institutionalized insane or retarded person to determine what provisions the state should make for their care and to plan appropriate legislation. Forms provide information regarding background and condition of mentally ill .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
This series contains forms submitted to the State Board of Charities by poorhouse officials from most counties in the state. Forms provide information regarding children transferred from poorhouses to orphanages, apprenticeships, or families willing to act as guardians. "General Inquiry" forms provide .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
These financial and statistical reports were submitted annually to the Board by every hospital in the State. Each report provides information on property and investment value, indebtedness, and cash on hand, as well as statistics on patients treated, vaccinations, prescriptions, and visits made..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
Questionnaires provide information on medical facilities and conditions in poorhouse hospitals: amount of space; amount and type of facilities, including special facilities; names and salaries of medical personnel; dietary practices and kitchen facilities; sanitary conditions; heating, plumbing, and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Title:
Series:
A1983
Dates:
1905-1906
Abstract:
This series contains transcripts of testimony, letters, and depositions of officials, employees, and inmates providing information on conditions and treatment of inmates at the Rensselaer County Almshouse. The testimony covers routine operations of the institution, conduct and efficiency of the staff, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
This series contains reports submitted by orphan asylums, hospitals, shelters for the homeless, and other charitable institutions receiving state funding. Each report is divided into two sections: Schedule A contains financial data including the value of real and personal property, investments, indebtedness, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
This series contains reports submitted to the Board by private institutions receiving no state funding. Each report is divided into sections: a financial schedule containing data on the value of real and personal property, investments, indebtedness, receipts and expenditures, and cash on hand; and institution .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
This series consists of reports submitted by private dispensaries to the Board of State Commissioners of Public Charities containing information on the institution's history, objectives, facilities, management, finances, and on the number of patients treated since opening and during the previous year. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
The examination forms in this series constitute part of an effort to compile statistics regarding the causes of dependency on public charities. Forms document the personal and family history of each dependent, as well as past history of dependency, existing causes of dependency, and future prospects .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
County superintendents of the poor submitted these standard form reports which contains information on inmate population statistics organized by sex, mental classification, and cause of pauperism; expenditures for equipment, supplies, and facility maintenance; remarks on needed or completed facility .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
Each county poorhouse physician completed and submitted to the Board a form listing the following information for each inmate: name; county of residence; age; country of birth; occupation; year insanity commenced; if the inmate remained at the poorhouse or died or was discharged during the year; and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Title:
Series:
A1990
Dates:
1875-1876
Abstract:
This series consists of standard reporting forms submitted to the Board of Charities by keepers or officers in charge of poorhouses and almshouses. The forms provide personal data regarding tramps who applied to local overseers of the poor, police, or keepers of poorhouses and almshouses for food and/or .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
This series consists of reports about persons with epilepsy that were submitted to the Board of Social Welfare from the Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children, the Rome State Custodial Asylum, and the New York State Custodial Asylum for Feeble-Minded Women at Newark, and the Brunswick .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Title:
Series:
A1992
Dates:
1895
Abstract:
Town and city overseers of the poor submitted these standard-form reports to the Board of Social Welfare. Information about each person includes name; gender; age; marital status; how long an epileptic; physical condition; mental condition; and weekly amount of aid..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Abstract:
These disbound volumes contain photographs and lithographs of state charitable institutions such as asylums, hospitals, dispensaries and orphanages. Images are mostly of building exterior views, with occasional floor plans and interior views. Most are captioned with the name and location of the institution. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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