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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:
Physicians across the state were required to report each case of designated communicable diseases to the State Department
of Health. This series contains data on smallpox victims. Personal data includes patient's name; age; sex; color/race; marital
status; country of mother's birth; and address. Medical data includes first symptom date; date reported; last successful vaccination
date; site where infection occurred; reporting physician's signature; changes in diagnosis; vaccination response; declarations
of small pox and rescindments of smallpox certifications. Records are restricted pursuant to state and federal laws.
Creator:
Title:
Smallpox case report cards
Quantity:
1 cubic foot
approximately 3660 cards
Quantity:
3 35mm microfilm roll(s)
Inclusive Dates:
1922-1947
Bulk Dates:
1922-1939
Series Number:
B0167
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