Matteawan State Hospital Records
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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 series contains records pertaining to Auburn Asylum for Insane Convicts and Matteawan State Hospital. Auburn Asylum records
include prison inspectors' minutes; superintendent's reports; employee records; an inmate register; account books and inventory
records; and case record books. Matteawan State Hospital records include case records; account books; lunacy commissioners'
notes; medical inspectors' notes; and special files relating to notorious criminal cases.
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Title:
Matteawan State Hospital records
Quantity:
33 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1858-1975
Series Number:
A0505
Access Terms
Corporate Name(s):
New York (State). Office of Mental Health
Central New York Psychiatric Center
State Asylum for Insane Criminals (Auburn, N.Y.)
Fishkill Correctional Facility
New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene
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