Prescription register
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
0.25 cubic feet
1 volume
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.
Access Terms
Psychiatric hospital care--New York (State)
Mentally ill--Care--New York (State)