New York State Governor's Copies of Reports of Directors of Mental Health Facilities to Boards of Visitors

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of copies of reports made by the directors of several mental health institutions to their respective boards of visitors and forwarded to the Governor's office. Reports contain a variety of narrative and statistical information including incident reports, institutional censuses, goals and objectives, and personnel status. Transmittal letters from the directors to the governor are usually included. Names of patients appear throughout the series.
Title
Governor's copies of reports of directors of mental health facilities to boards of visitors
Quantity
1 cubic foot
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1689
Arrangement

Alphabetical by name of facility.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of copies of reports made by the directors of several mental health institutions to their respective boards of visitors and forwarded to the Governor's office. Reports contain a variety of narrative and statistical information including incident reports, institutional censuses, goals and objectives, and personnel status. Transmittal letters from the directors to the governor are usually included. Names of patients appear throughout the series.

Custodial History

These reports were apparently withdrawn from series 13682, Central Subject and Correspondence Files, and maintained as a separate series by Executive Chamber staff.

Access Restrictions

Restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.

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