Research

Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
Prints, slides, and photo albums provide extensive visual documentation of the daily activities at several central New York state mental health facilities. Scenes include parties; sports; field trips; dining; ceremonies; entertainment, patient therapy and treatments and interior and exterior of buildings. Staff, patients, and visitors are shown in committees; classes; meetings; therapy groups; nursing school, and other settings. Images include facilities and equipment, and patient art.
Creator:
Title:
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center photographic images of mental health patients, staff, and facilities
Quantity:

9.75 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1900-1990
Bulk Dates:
1958-1985
Series Number:
B1560