New York State Hospital Commission Hearing Transcripts and Investigation Reports B1660

New York State Hospital Commission Hearing Transcripts and Investigation Reports

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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 typed transcripts of hearings and reports of investigations conducted by the State Commission on Lunacy (later the State Hospital Commission), which was responsible for inspecting mental health institutions. Subjects include alleged mistreatment of patients, theft of food, poor food quality, and unsanitary conditions at state hospitals.

Creator:

New York (State). State Hospital Commission

Title:

Hearing transcripts and investigation reports

Quantity:

0.75 cubic feet

(9 volumes)

Inclusive Dates:

1910-1914

Bulk Dates:

(bulk 1910)

Series Number:

B1660

Arrangement

Numerical by hearing date.

Administrative History

The State Commission in Lunacy was created in 1889 (Chapter 283), and in 1894 the state constitution transferred responsibility for inspecting mental institutions from the State Board of Charities to the commission. In 1912 (Chapter 121), the commission was renamed the State Hospital Commission.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of typed transcripts of hearings and reports of investigations conducted by the State Commission on Lunacy (later the State Hospital Commission). Subjects include alleged mistreatment of patients, theft of food, poor food, and unsanitary conditions at state hospitals.