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Utica State Hospital Patient Case Files


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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