Newark State School Ward Reports
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This fragmentary series documents typical events, physical conditions, and patient and staff activities. Types of records include patient bathing schedules, notes of minor in-clinic medical treatments, laundry reports, beauty shop appointments, notes on housekeeping conditions, records of meal menus, notes on disruptive incidents, and notes on client activities as groups and individuals. Specific ward or floor documented is not always apparent.
Title
- Newark State School ward reports
Quantity
- 0.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B2663
Creator
Arrangement
By record type.
Scope and Content Note
This fragmentary series documents typical events, physical conditions, and patient and staff activities. Types of records include patient bathing schedules, notes of minor in-clinic medical treatments, laundry reports, beauty shop appointments, notes on housekeeping conditions, records of meal menus, notes on disruptive incidents, and notes on client activities as groups and individuals. Specific ward or floor documented is not always apparent.
Acquisition Information
This series was transferred under RDA 22712.
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
Corporate Name(s)
- New York (State). Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
- Newark State School for Mental Defectives (N.Y.)
- New York State Custodial Asylum for Feeble-Minded Women
- New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene
Geographic Name(s)
Subject(s)
- Developmentally disabled--Institutional care
- Intellectual disability facilities
- People with mental disabilities