Physical examination and ward transfer registers

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of information pertaining to physical examinations and the transfer of Matteawan inmates to wards. Volume one (1957-1964) provides the inmate's name, admission date, weight, height, from where transferred (county only), ward transferred to and date. The second volume differs in content, providing the inmate's date of admission, name, number, age, marital status, date of physical examination, examining doctor, date of transfer, and to which ward (or occasionally, other institution). Records are restricted.
Title
Physical examination and ward transfer registers
Quantity
0.2 cubic feet; (2 volumes)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A1514
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of two volumes recording information pertaining to physical examinations and the transfer of Matteawan inmates to wards.

Volume one (1957-1964) provides the inmate's name, admission date, weight (over three week period), height, from where transferred (county only), ward transferred to and date. The second volume (1975-1977) differs in content, providing the inmate's date of admission, name, number, age, marital status, date of physical examination, examining doctor, date of transfer, and to which ward (or occasionally, other institution).

Access Restrictions

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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