New York State Hospital Commission Hearing Transcripts and Investigation Reports

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of typed transcripts of hearings and reports of investigations conducted by the State Commission on Lunacy (later the State Hospital Commission), which was responsible for inspecting mental health institutions. Subjects include alleged mistreatment of patients, theft of food, poor food quality, and unsanitary conditions at state hospitals.
Title
Hearing transcripts and investigation reports
Quantity
0.75 cubic feet; (9 volumes)
Inclusive Dates
Bulk Dates
Series Number
B1660
Creator
Arrangement

Numerical by hearing date.

Administrative History

The State Commission in Lunacy was created in 1889 (Chapter 283), and in 1894 the state constitution transferred responsibility for inspecting mental institutions from the State Board of Charities to the commission. In 1912 (Chapter 121), the commission was renamed the State Hospital Commission.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of typed transcripts of hearings and reports of investigations conducted by the State Commission on Lunacy (later the State Hospital Commission). Subjects include alleged mistreatment of patients, theft of food, poor food, and unsanitary conditions at state hospitals.

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