Newark State School Census and Activity Registers

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
Register contents typically include date; name of attendant reporting; names of employees present; numbers of students present; number of vacancies; time and name of supervisor visiting; other visitors, shoes, and wraps checked; numbers of students moved to engage in various activities; documentation of accidents, illnesses, etc. and their treatment; other significant incidents; and time rounds made by attendant and number of students counted.
Title
Newark State School census and activity registers
Quantity
1.5 cubic feet; 20 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Bulk Dates
Series Number
B2659
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

Register contents vary overtime but typically include date; name of attendant reporting; names of employees present; numbers of students present; number of vacancies; time and name of supervisor visiting; other visitors, shoes, and wraps checked; numbers of students moved to engage in various activities; documentation of accidents, illnesses, etc. and their treatment; other significant incidents; and time rounds made by attendant and number of students counted. A separate report is present for each shift (day, evening, night) in each twenty-four hour period.

Other Finding Aids

Volume list is available at the repository.

Acquisition Information

This series was transferred under RDA 22708.

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.

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