Rome Developmental Center Colony Journal/Telephone Log
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- These books record the use of the colony telephone by patients at one of the colonies at the Rome Developmental Center. The entries are recorded in diary or journal fashion by the ward attendee or other staff. Information includes names of patients and attendees, date and time phone calls were made, and duration of phone calls. The series also contains notes pertaining to the content of phone calls and patients' activities and behavior.
Title
- Colony journal/telephone log
Quantity
- 0.25 cubic feet; 3 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B2375
Creator
Arrangement
Chronological.
Scope and Content Note
These books record the use of the colony telephone by patients at one of the colonies at the Rome Developmental Center. The entries are recorded in diary or journal fashion by the ward attendee or other staff. Information includes names of patients and attendees, date and time phone calls were made, and duration of phone calls. The series contains notes pertaining to the content of phone calls made and received, as well as extensive notes on patients' activities, interactions, and behavior.
Access Restrictions
Restricted in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Access Terms
Corporate Name(s)
- New York (State). Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
- New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene
Geographic Name(s)
Subject(s)
- Intellectual disability facilities patients
- Developmentally disabled--Institutional care--New York (State)
- People with mental disabilities--Institutional care--New York (State)