Surgery registers
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
0.25 cubic feet
(5 volumes)
Arrangement
Chronological.
Scope and Content Note
Information recorded for each procedure includes date, name of patient, name of surgeon, name of assistant, description of procedure, anesthesia used, and name of anesthesiologist. Names of assisting nurses are also given for a few years.
Access Restrictions
Restricted to protect personal privacy.Access permitted under certain conditions upon application and approval by the State Archives.