Hospital records of Attica Prison inmates B1427

Hospital records of Attica Prison inmates

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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 lists admission, treatment, and discharge information for inmates of the Attica Correctional Facility. Information includes inmate name and number; location, date admitted and discharged; diagnosis, complications, treatment, sequelae (after effects or secondary injury), assignment, and remarks (referral, death date, refusal of treatment, etc.). Records are restricted.

Creator:

New York (State). Department of Correctional Services. Division of Health Services

Title:

Hospital records of Attica Prison inmates

Quantity:

0.6 cubic feet

(1 volume)

Inclusive Dates:

1931-1963

Series Number:

B1427

Scope and Content Note

This volume, labeled "Hospital Record Attica Prison" lists admission, treatment, and discharge information for 14, 843 inmates of the Attica Correctional Facility.

Information is present under all or some of the following headings: inmate name, inmate number, location (often blank), date admitted, diagnosis, complications, treatment, date discharged, results (cured, improved, recovered, etc.), sequelae (after effects or secondary injury), assignment (returned to work, invalided, observation, etc.), and remarks (referral, death date, refusal of treatment, etc.).