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Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series consists of several hundred black and white photographs illustrating conditions at custodial institutions for
the mentally deficient in New York and other states. The photographs were gathered by the Commission to Investigate Provision
for the Mentally Deficient to illustrate its final report. The photographs show a wide range of views including building exteriors,
interior facilities and rooms, and patients working, eating, in classroom activities, and at play or rest.
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Title:
Photographs of custodial institutions for the mentally deficient
Quantity:
1.3 cubic feet
Quantity:
2 35mm microfilm roll(s)
Inclusive Dates:
circa 1910-1914
Series Number:
A4228
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