New York State Lunatic Asylum Visitors' Book

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of a logbook of signatures of visitors to the State Lunatic Asylum. Date, name, and residence are recorded for each visitor. Brief notes concerning purpose of the visit are sometimes included. "With patient" indicates visitor was delivering patient for commitment.
Title
New York State Lunatic Asylum visitors' book
Quantity
0.25 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1489
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of a log book containing signatures of visitors to the State Lunatic Asylum. Date, name, and residence is recorded for each visitor. Brief notes concerning purpose of the visit are sometimes included. "With patient" indicates visitor was delivering patient for commitment.

B1484Series B1484, Board of Managers Minutes and Visiting Book, includes a volume recording visits by members of the Board of Managers to the Utica State Hospital (1887-1981).

Custodial History

These records were transferred to the State Archives on September 16, 1996 from Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center under RDA 19266.

Access Restrictions

Restricted in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the Office of Mental Health.

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