Reports on non-institutionalized epileptics receiving public relief A1992

Reports on non-institutionalized epileptics receiving public relief

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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:

Town and city overseers of the poor submitted these standard-form reports to the Board of Social Welfare. Information about each person includes name; gender; age; marital status; how long an epileptic; physical condition; mental condition; and weekly amount of aid.

Creator:

New York (State). State Board of Charities

Title:

Reports on non-institutionalized epileptics receiving public relief

Quantity:

0.2 cubic feet

6 volumes

Inclusive Dates:

1895

Series Number:

A1992

Arrangement

Alphabetical by county.

Scope and Content Note

Town and city overseers of the poor submitted these standard-form reports to the Board of Social Welfare. Forms list the following information about each person: name; gender; age; marital status; how long an epileptic; physical condition; mental condition; and weekly amount of aid. Many forms indicate that there were no such persons about whom to report.