Research


Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
These registers were created by mental health facilities to document patient admissions and discharges. The registers typically provide patient name, nativity, date of admission or discharge, date of birth, chronological number, race, and religion. Other information varies but occasionally includes occupation, education, names and addresses of relatives, legal and civil status, and comments.
Creator:
Title:
Office of Mental Health patient admission, discharge, and parole registers
Quantity:

70 cubic feet

Quantity:

268 volume(s)

Inclusive Dates:
1876-1996
Series Number:
20279
Sponsor:
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