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Matteawan State Hospital Packages Received Registers


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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 consists of volumes describing the contents of packages received by inmates of Matteawan State Hospital. Each entry records the date the package was received, name of inmate, inmate number, from whom sent, a detailed inventory of the package, and the name of the officer who inspected the package. Records are restricted.
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Matteawan State Hospital packages received registers
Quantity:

0.3 cubic feet

(3 volumes)

Inclusive Dates:
1969-1976
Series Number:
A1517

Arrangement

Chronological within ward.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of three bound volumes describing the contents of packages received by inmates of the Matteawan State Hospital. Each entry records the date the package was received, name of inmate, number, from whom sent, a detailed inventory of the package and the name of the officer who inspected the package. Each volume contains entries for a ward with the entries in chronological order.

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Volume list is available at the repository.

Access Restrictions

Restricted in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the Office of Mental Health.

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