Ward admission, transfer, and census books B1473

Ward admission, transfer, and census books

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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 consists of books documenting Willard State Hospital ward admissions, transfers, and censuses. Information includes patient name; and ward or building. Also included is a "Tranquilizer record" which includes patient name; identification number; and date tranquilizer use began or ended. Records are restricted.

Creator:

Willard Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)

Title:

Ward admission, transfer, and census books

Quantity:

0.25 cubic feet

(4 volumes)

Inclusive Dates:

1929-1975

Series Number:

B1473

Arrangement

Chronological by date of admission or transfer.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of four small books documenting Willard State Hospital ward admissions, transfers, and censuses. The books were apparently kept for individual units or buildings which are not clearly identified; they do not cover the entire institution.

The volume labeled "Transfers and Admissions" (1929-1971) contains names of patients (all women); date admitted; ward number; date of transfer and ward number; and date of death, parole, or discharge.

"Admission and Transfer Book" (1929-1971) contains name of patients (all women); date; and wards or buildings of admission or transfer. Some entries also include date and cause of death, or date of parole.

"Census Book" (1931-1949) contains patient names (all men); dates admitted, transferred, or other (eloped, returned, died); names of wards or buildings of admission or transfer; current total number of patients in each ward; number of patients home on parole; and total number of patients for all wards.

The volume labeled "Admissions and Transfer Records" (1956-1975) contains date of admission; names (all women); hospital number; religion; ward or building; and total number of patients. The back of this book contains a "Tranquilizer Record" (1955-1967) which includes patient name; identification number; and date tranquilizer use (usually thorazine or reserpine) commenced or ended.