Research

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 a logbook of signatures of visitors to the State Lunatic Asylum. Date, name, and residence are recorded for each visitor. Brief notes concerning purpose of the visit are sometimes included. "With patient" indicates visitor was delivering patient for commitment.
Creator:
Title:
New York State Lunatic Asylum visitors' book
Quantity:

0.25 cubic feet

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:
1842-1847
Series Number:
B1489