Matteawan State Hospital Packages Received Registers
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
0.3 cubic feet
(3 volumes)
Arrangement
Chronological within ward.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of three bound volumes describing the contents of packages received by inmates of the Matteawan State Hospital. Each entry records the date the package was received, name of inmate, number, from whom sent, a detailed inventory of the package and the name of the officer who inspected the package. Each volume contains entries for a ward with the entries in chronological order.
Other Finding Aids
Available at Repository
Volume list is available at the repository.
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
Central New York Psychiatric Center
Fishkill Correctional Facility
New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene