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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:
The State Commission in Lunacy licensed, regulated and investigated public and private institutions that provided care of
the state's mentally ill. This series consists of one volume of medical certificates for persons admitted to mental health
facilities. Information includes patient name, sex, nativity, color, occupation, cause of illness, relevant family history,
basis for insanity certification, institution name, and admission date. Records are restricted.
Creator:
Title:
New York State Commission in Lunacy medical certificates of lunacy
Quantity:
0.5 cubic feet
1 volume
Inclusive Dates:
1890
Series Number:
B1441
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