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New York State School for the Blind Student Health Ledgers


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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 ledgers describing physical conditions and health of students. Documentation changes over time and includes name, age, height, weight, general health and appearance, temperament, and degree and cause of blindness of students. Series also includes lists of students vaccinated and records of diseases.
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Title:
New York State School for the Blind student health ledgers
Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

Quantity:

2 volume(s)

Inclusive Dates:
1875-1883, 1913-1935
Series Number:
B2591

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of ledgers describing physical conditions and health of students. Documentation changes over time and includes name, age, height, weight, general health and appearance, temperament, and degree and cause of blindness of students. Series also includes lists of students vaccinated and records of diseases.

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