Research

Reports on institutionalized epileptics


Some content may contain outdated and offensive terminology. See: New York State Archives Statement on Language in Descriptive Resources


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 reports about persons with epilepsy that were submitted to the Board of Social Welfare from the Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children, the Rome State Custodial Asylum, and the New York State Custodial Asylum for Feeble-Minded Women at Newark, and the Brunswick Home at Amityville. Information includes gender; age; color; birthplace; if teachable; how long epileptic; frequency of attacks; physical condition; mental condition; and general remarks on behavior, condition, and ability to work.
Creator:
Title:
Reports on institutionalized epileptics
Quantity:

0.1 cubic feet

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:
1895
Series Number:
A1991

Arrangement

Arranged by name of institution.

Scope and Content Note

These reports were submitted to the Board of Social Welfare by officials from the Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children, the Rome State Custodial Asylum, the New York State Custodial Asylum for Feeble-Minded Women at Newark, and the Brunswick Home at Amityville. These reports were compiled the year before the opening of the state-operated Craig Colony for Epileptics.

A standard form for each person suffering from epilepsy contains the following information: gender; age; color; birthplace; if teachable; how long epileptic; frequency of attacks; physical condition; mental condition; and general remarks on behavior, condition, and ability to work.

Alternate Formats Available

Microform is available at the New York State Archives through interlibrary loan.

Microfilm 1 microfilm reel; 35 mm.

Related Material

Series A1992, Reports on Non-institutionalized Epileptics Receiving Poor Relief, contains more information on epileptics receiving public assistance.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Access Terms

Geographic Name(s):
Subject(s):
Genre(s):
Function(s):