Matteawan State Hospital Inmate Clothing Registers
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
0.6 cubic feet
(6 volumes)
Arrangement
Chronological within ward.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of six bound volumes describing clothing issued to and received by inmates at Matteawan State Hospital. In addition, volume six contains an overall inventory of an unknown ward detailing unused clothing and clothing ordered. The format of the series differs from volume to volume but they basically provide information on what clothing was issued to an inmate, his/her name, number, date of admission, private clothing owned by the inmate, and ward number to which inmate was transferred.
Access Restrictions
Restricted in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the Office of Mental Health.
Access Terms
New York (State). Office of Mental Health
Fishkill Correctional Facility
Central New York Psychiatric Center
New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene