Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
These disbound volumes contain photographs and lithographs of state charitable institutions such as asylums, hospitals, dispensaries
and orphanages. Images are mostly of building exterior views, with occasional floor plans and interior views. Most are captioned
with the name and location of the institution. These photographs may have been used in reports required by the State Legislature
for the Board of Charities to provide recommendations for improvements to charitable institutions in 1867 and 1873.
Creator:
Title:
Photographs and floor plans of charitable institutions
Quantity:
5 cubic feet
5 volumes
Inclusive Dates:
1867-1903
Series Number:
A1993