Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children Reports to the State Board of Charities

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
The series consists of ten reports to the State Board of Charities by the Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children for fiscal years 1884/85 through 1893/94, and for 1900/01. Each two-page report form provides "schedule" and "compensation" data in seven broad categories: officers of the institution; capacity of buildings; valuation of real estate and personal property; receipts and expenses; outstanding indebtedness; assets; and population movement (census).
Title
Reports to the State Board of Charities
Quantity
0.2 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Bulk Dates
Series Number
B1690
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological by fiscal year.

Scope and Content Note

The series consists of ten reports to the State Board of Charities by the Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children for fiscal years 1884/85 through 1893/94, and for 1900/01. The reason for the gap is unknown; the volume of pre-printed forms is primarily blank. Perhaps these report forms were working copies, or an incomplete set transcribed from other sources.

Each two-page report form provides "schedule" and "compensation" data in seven broad categories: officers of the institution; capacity of buildings; valuation of real estate and personal property; receipts and expenses; outstanding indebtedness; assets; and population movement (census).

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