Register of insane in county poorhouses
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- Each county poorhouse physician completed and submitted to the Board a form listing the following information for each inmate: name; county of residence; age; country of birth; occupation; year insanity commenced; if the inmate remained at the poorhouse or died or was discharged during the year; and remarks on behavior, cause of disability, prognosis, and general health.
Title
- Register of insane in county poorhouses
Quantity
- 1 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A1989
Creator
Arrangement
Alphabetic by county.
Scope and Content Note
Each county poorhouse physician completed and submitted to the Board a form listing the following information for each inmate: name; county of residence; age; country of birth; occupation; year insanity commenced; if the inmate remained at the poorhouse or died or was discharged during the year; and remarks on behavior, cause of disability, prognosis, and general health.
Alternate Formats Available
Microform is available at the New York State Archives through interlibrary loan.
Related Material
Series A1979, Census of non-institutionalized insane and idiots, contains additional records.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.