Order book
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
0.50 cubic feet
2 volumes
Arrangement
Chronological.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of lists of items ordered by an unidentified entity at the State Lunatic Asylum. No prices or costs are given. Amounts or numbers of items are frequently not given. A wide variety of items are listed, for example: window shades; medicine cups; tabacco; fabric; plow parts; coats, pants, hose, and neck ties; clams; coal; pine boards; chess pieces; cow feed; tape; tea; candles; magazines; hammers; buttons; hinges; flags; and many other items.
B1499-97: This accretion contains daily lists of items ordered. Besides common food items and clothing, a great variety of items are included, for example: 1 gate, 12 ft., patent; 1/2 gal. cologne; ice bag for head; violin bridge; theater tickets; banjo strings; cuttlefish bone; and insect powder and bellows.
Custodial History
B1499-96: These records were transferred to the State Archives on September 16, 1996 from Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center under RDA 19266.
B1499-97: These records were transferred to the State Archives on May 7, 1997 from Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center under RDA 19266.
Access Restrictions
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