Willard Psychiatric Center Hospital Chaplain's Records

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of subject files documenting the work of Father Thomas J. Florack, Hospital Chaplain at Willard State Hospital (later Willard Psychiatric Center). A large portion of the series consists of sermons (homilies). Also included are memorandums from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester; material from the Association of Mental Hospital Chaplains; administrative guidelines and policies; publications related to mental health, social counseling, and social issues; and monthly reports.
Title
Willard Psychiatric Center Hospital chaplain's records
Quantity
2 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1477
Creator
Arrangement

Roughly alphabetical by subject.

Scope and Content Note

This series of subject files documents the work of Father Thomas J. Florack, Hospital Chaplain (Roman Catholic) at Willard State Hospital (later Willard Psychiatric Center). A large portion of the series consists of sermons (homilies). Also included are publications and memorandums from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester; material from the Association of Mental Hospital Chaplains; job description, salary, and benefits information; Willard State Hospital administrative guidelines and policies; a variety of publications related to mental health, social counseling, and social issues; and monthly reports.

Custodial History

These records were transferred to the State Archives from Willard Psychiatric Center at the time of its closure in April, 1995.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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