Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series consists of autopsy reports from Willard State Hospital. Information includes case name; autopsy number; date
of death; place of death (ward or building); physician in charge; place of autopsy; date; physician conducting autopsy; others
present; age at death; form of insanity; duration; cause of death; external appearance; weights of various organs; and anatomical
details and remarks. Some include diagrams and measurements of the skull. Some reports provide more complete medical and mental
histories. Records are restricted.
Creator:
Title:
Willard State Hospital autopsy reports
Quantity:
4.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1895-1967
Bulk Dates:
(bulk 1906-1964)
Series Number:
B1462