Matteawan State Hospital Yard Visitor Log

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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 register of persons who visited Matteawan's outside prison yard. The entries contain name(s) of officer(s) on duty, patient's name, ward number, inmate number, visitor's name and address, name of holiday if applicable, and occasionally, time in and out. Records are restricted.
Title
Matteawan State Hospital yard visitor log
Quantity
0.2 cubic feet; (1 volume)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A1510
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This is a register of persons who visited Matteawan's outside prison yard (usually on weekends or special holidays for family events). The entries contain name(s) of officer(s) on duty, patient's name, ward number, inmate number, visitor's name and address, name of holiday if applicable, and occasionally, time in and out.

Access Restrictions

Patient data is 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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