Research

Scope and Content Note

This register is a bound volume that lists persons who were alleged to be aliens or non-residents living in state or public mental health facilities. It appears to be the first (and possibly only) volume created after the commissioner was given authority to deport or remove such persons. Each person's entry is on a two-page form. Basic biographical data is given, such as name, institution, sex, color, admission date, place and date of birth, marital status, war veteran status, previous admission history, and regular correspondents.

More detailed personal information includes arrival in New York and residence beforehand, whether in condition to travel, voting habits, and personal funds. If a recommendation to deport was made, information is provided about the location to deport to, and name of the person or department that care should be transferred to at the outside location.