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Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital State Commission in Lunacy Visitation Book

Held by the New York State Archives


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 periodic reports by the State Commission in Lunacy concerning visits to the Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital. Reports include information on buildings and grounds; the general administration and condition of the hospital; and the names of patients who were spoken to during visits.
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Quantity:
0.5 cubic feet (1 volume)
Inclusive Dates:
1889-1911
Series Number:
B1743

Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of periodic reports by the State Commission in Lunacy concerning visits to the Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital. Reports include information on buildings and grounds, the general administration and condition of the hospital, and the names of patients who were spoken to during visits.

Use of Records

Access Restrictions

Records identifying patients are 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 of Mental Health.

Acquistion Information

This series was transferred to the State Archives from Middletown Psychiatric Center in June 2000 and accessioned in March 2001.

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