Hospital records of Attica Prison inmates

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series lists admission, treatment, and discharge information for inmates of the Attica Correctional Facility. Information includes inmate name and number; location, date admitted and discharged; diagnosis, complications, treatment, sequelae (after effects or secondary injury), assignment, and remarks (referral, death date, refusal of treatment, etc.). Records are restricted.
Title
Hospital records of Attica Prison inmates
Quantity
0.6 cubic feet; (1 volume)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1427
Creator
Scope and Content Note

This volume, labeled "Hospital Record Attica Prison" lists admission, treatment, and discharge information for 14, 843 inmates of the Attica Correctional Facility.

Information is present under all or some of the following headings: inmate name, inmate number, location (often blank), date admitted, diagnosis, complications, treatment, date discharged, results (cured, improved, recovered, etc.), sequelae (after effects or secondary injury), assignment (returned to work, invalided, observation, etc.), and remarks (referral, death date, refusal of treatment, etc.).

Accretion 14610-88F, Attica Prison Inmate Case Files, contains case files of prisoners confined at Attica during this period.

Access Restrictions

Restricted to protect personal privacy: 75 years;Use only with supervision of archivist.

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