Utica State Hospital Patient Case Files
Some content may contain outdated and offensive terminology. See: New York State Archives Statement on Language in Descriptive Resources
Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This accretion consists of case files for patients admitted to Utica State Hospital from 1843 to 1898. Earlier records are
completely narrative; later records include printed forms with information added. Information on each patient includes patient
number; name; residence; date admitted or readmitted; marital status; number of children; occupation; medical history; heredity;
physical health; habits; appetite; sleeping habits; weight gain and loss; visits by relatives; and periodic updates on condition.
FIles occasionally include patient photographs beginning about 1887 and with greater frequency in ensuing years.
Creator:
Title:
Utica State Hospital patient case files
Quantity:
36 cubic feet
Quantity:
104 volume(s)
Inclusive Dates:
1843-1898
Series Number:
14231_96