Berkshire Industrial Farm Infirmary Registers B2631

Berkshire Industrial Farm Infirmary Registers

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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 documents the activities of the Berkshire Industrial Farm infirmary. These logs were kept by nurses and include date and arrival time of patient, patient's last name, ailment and treatment, and notes regarding doctor's call or visit to the infirmary. Some registers include lists of patients who received vaccines, anti-toxins, and/or were sent to House of Mercy clinic or the hospital for examinations, operations, or x-rays (1928-1930).

Creator:

Berkshire Industrial Farm

Title:

Berkshire Industrial Farm infirmary registers

Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

5 volumes

Inclusive Dates:

1917-1930

Bulk Dates:

1920-1930

Series Number:

B2631

Arrangement

Mostly chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series documents the activities of the Berkshire Industrial Farm infirmary. These logs were kept by nurses and include date and arrival time of patient, patient's last name, ailment and treatment, and notes regarding doctor's call or visit to the infirmary. Typical ailments include stomach aches and sore throats. Some registers also include the weight and height of each patient (1922-1924), while others include lists of patients who received vaccines, anti-toxins, and/or were sent to House of Mercy clinic or the hospital for examinations, operations, or x-rays (1928-1930).

Access Restrictions

Restricted by the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), N.Y. State Public Health Law section 18, and Freedom of Information Law section 89.2(b)(ii) relating to personal health information.