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Prescription register


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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 consists of a register of medical prescriptions given to patients at the New York State Lunatic Asylum (later Utica State Hospital). Information includes patient name; date each prescription was commenced; discontinued and amount of medication prescribed. Records are restricted.
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Prescription register
Quantity:

0.25 cubic feet

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:
1889-1893
Series Number:
B1488

Arrangement

Chronological by beginning date of prescription.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of a register of medical prescriptions given to patients (1889-1893) at the New York State Lunatic Asylum (later Utica State Hospital). Information includes patient name; date each prescription was commenced and discontinued; and medication and amount prescribed.

Custodial History

These records were transferred to the State Archives on September 16, 1996 from Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center under RDA 19266.

Access Restrictions

Restricted to protect personal privacy.Access permitted under certain conditions upon application and approval by the State Archives.

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