Mental deficiency reference file
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- The series contains pamphlets and article reprints from mental health journals discussing topics relating to mental deficiency including patient diagnosis, methods and costs of care and training, epilepsy, and delinquency of mental deficients. A large portion of the records relate to Eugenics, the science of improving hereditary traits particularly through the social control of mating and reproduction.
Title
- Mental deficiency reference file
Quantity
- 0.5 cubic feet; (2 microfilm reels)
Inclusive Dates
Bulk Dates
Series Number
- A4227
Creator
Arrangement
Alphabetic by topic.
Scope and Content Note
The series contains pamphlets and article reprints from mental health journals discussing topics relating to mental deficiency including patient diagnosis, methods and costs of care and training, epilepsy, and delinquency of mental deficients. A large portion of the records relate to Eugenics, the science of improving hereditary traits particularly through the social control of mating and reproduction.
Alternate Formats Available
Microform is available at the New York State Archives through interlibrary loan.
Other Finding Aids
Container list.
Custodial History
Collation date 1914-1915.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.