New York State Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient Survey of Custodial Institutions for the Mentally Deficient A4226

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Repository:

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

Summary:

This series contains surveys completed by superintendents of training schools and other custodial institutions for the mentally deficient throughout the country. Information includes institutional information (name, staffing, operating costs); statistics on inmates (gender, classification of mental ability); training programs; release and follow-up data (percentage that become self-supporting, return to institution, or commit crimes); and superintendents' suggestions regarding new legislation, changes in administrative procedures, and improvements in diagnosis and classification.

Creator:

New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient

Title:

Survey of custodial institutions for the mentally deficient

Quantity:

0.2 cubic feet

(1 microfilm roll)

Inclusive Dates:

1914

Series Number:

A4226

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