Morgue registers

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series was compiled by morgue personnel to document deaths. Information varies over time but typically includes date, patient number, building, names of attendants transporting body to the morgue, name of person giving religious rites, person identifying deceased, and name of person or funeral home removing body. Records are restricted.
Title
Morgue registers
Quantity
0.6 cubic feet; (10 volumes)
Inclusive Dates
Bulk Dates
Series Number
B1802
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series was compiled by morgue personnel to document deaths. The information varies over time but typically includes date, patient number, building, names of attendants transporting body to the morgue, name of person giving religious rites, person identifying deceased, and name of person or funeral home removing body.

The volume for 1982-1995 provides the following information relating to patient deaths: date, name of patient, case number, place of death, autopsy if any, and place of burial. Later entries list funeral homes. Entries are color coded to denote inpatients, outpatients, and patients in family care.

Access Restrictions

Restricted permanently in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records and the Personal Privacy Protection Law.Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the State Archives.

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