Syracuse State School Record of Escapes
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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
(2 volumes)
Arrangement
Chronological by month escape is reported (roughly corresponding to escape date).
Scope and Content Note
This series records those "reported on elopement," that is, those who escaped ("eloped") from the Syracuse State School from 1934-1953. Dates of discharge or parole, noted only as the final disposition of escape cases, are present sporadically. Entries are arranged according to the month in which the escape was reported; this corresponds to a chronological arrangement by actual escape date (an escape may have occurred earlier than the month in which it is recorded). Periodic notes appear of dates that escapes were reported to the Medical Inspector (probably during routine checks of the facility).
Volume 1 notes those who were reported as escaped during July 1935 through April 1945. Information includes date reported, name, date of escape, date of return, and remarks/disposition.
Volume 2 notes those who escaped during April 1945 through March 1953. Information includes name, time and date "eloped," date returned, and a final "disposition" statement. Summaries for the fiscal year show numbers of females, males, and total reportable escapes, returns from escapes and (sometimes) numbers "discharged" from escape (i.e., status changed to home visit, vacation, etc.).
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Access Restrictions
Restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Access Terms
Children with mental disabilities--New York (State)
Intellectual disability facilities patients
People with mental disabilities--Institutional care--New York (State)