Craig Developmental Center Photographs
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
4.25 cubic feet
circa 431 photographs
Arrangement
Numerical.
Administrative History
Craig Colony for Epileptics was established in 1894 to offer residential, educational, occupational, and medical facilities for epileptics. It remained an institution for epileptics until 1967.
Scope and Content Note
Photographs in this series depict patient and employee housing, patient activities and recreation, treatment facilities, view of grounds and surrounding areas, livestock and gardens, staff and administrators, and other aspects of center life. Many photographs in this series are mounted on cardboard backings. Images vary in size with the majority being approximately 11x14 inches to 16x20 inches including mount.
Alternate Formats Available
B1898-05: These images are available from the New York State Museum on CD-ROM.
New York State Archives Digital Collections
Photographs, approximately 1899-1967
Related Material
B1714 Patient admission histories, 1921-1941
14197 Patient case files, [ca. 1896-1948]
B1813 Property maps, 1895
B1900 Board of Visitors meeting minutes, 1894-1980
B1901 [ca. 1909-1935], Medical superintendent memoranda
Other Finding Aids
Available at Repository
B1898-05: Item list is available at the repository.
Acquisition Information
B1898-13: These photographs were originally acquired by the Minnesota Historical Society. They were subsequently transferred to the New York State Archives in 1981.
Access Restrictions
Photographs depicting patients are restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Access Terms
New York (State). Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities