New York State Lunatic Asylum Visitors' Book B1489

New York State Lunatic Asylum Visitors' Book

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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 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:

New York (State). State Lunatic Asylum

Title:

New York State Lunatic Asylum visitors' book

Quantity:

0.25 cubic feet

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:

1842-1847

Series Number:

B1489

Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of a log book containing signatures of visitors to the State Lunatic Asylum. Date, name, and residence is recorded for each visitor. Brief notes concerning purpose of the visit are sometimes included. "With patient" indicates visitor was delivering patient for commitment.

Related Material

B1484 Board of Managers Minutes and Visiting Book, includes a volume recording visits by members of the Board of Managers to the Utica State Hospital (1887-1981).

Custodial History

These records were transferred to the State Archives on September 16, 1996 from Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center under RDA 19266.

Access Restrictions

Restricted in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the Office of Mental Health.