Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series consists of case files of patients who died, discharged, or were transferred to other institutions, from Willowbrook
State School. Case files document patients' admission, treatment, therapy, and education. They typically contain admission
records; records of visitors and correspondents; psychiatrist, physician, and social worker reports and notes; school reports;
physical examination information; prescription and dental records; clothing lists; correspondence from other institutions;
and information regarding the circumstances under which patients left the care of Willowbrook Records are restricted.
Creator:
Title:
Staten Island Developmental Center patient case files
Quantity:
246 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1950-1985
Series Number:
19452