Berkshire Industrial Farm Infirmary Registers
Statement on Language
Some content in this finding aid may contain offensive terminology. For more information on why this language is occasionally retained, see: New York State Archives Statement on Harmful Language in Descriptive Resources.
Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series documents the activities of the Berkshire Industrial Farm infirmary. These logs were kept by nurses and include date and arrival time of patient, patient's last name, ailment and treatment, and notes regarding doctor's call or visit to the infirmary. Some registers include lists of patients who received vaccines, anti-toxins, and/or were sent to House of Mercy clinic or the hospital for examinations, operations, or x-rays (1928-1930).
Title
- Berkshire Industrial Farm infirmary registers
Quantity
- 0.5 cubic feet; 5 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Bulk Dates
Series Number
- B2631
Creator
Arrangement
Mostly chronological.
Scope and Content Note
This series documents the activities of the Berkshire Industrial Farm infirmary. These logs were kept by nurses and include date and arrival time of patient, patient's last name, ailment and treatment, and notes regarding doctor's call or visit to the infirmary. Typical ailments include stomach aches and sore throats. Some registers also include the weight and height of each patient (1922-1924), while others include lists of patients who received vaccines, anti-toxins, and/or were sent to House of Mercy clinic or the hospital for examinations, operations, or x-rays (1928-1930).
Access Restrictions
Restricted by the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), N.Y. State Public Health Law section 18, and Freedom of Information Law section 89.2(b)(ii) relating to personal health information.