New York State Lunatic Asylum Matron's Ledger

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of a ledger of expenses for female patients kept by the matron of the State Lunatic Asylum at Utica (N.Y.). Patient accounts are listed either under the county responsible for the expenses, or as private accounts. Articles issued for each patient are listed by date with price and presumably the patient's individual account number.
Title
Matron's ledger
Quantity
0.25 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1493
Creator
Arrangement

Alphabetical by county and then roughly chronological by date of patient admission.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of a ledger of expenses for female patients kept by the matron of the State Lunatic Asylum at Utica (N.Y.). Patient accounts are listed either under the county responsible for the expenses, or as private accounts.

For each patient account, articles issued are listed by date. A price for each article is given and a number, which is presumably the patient's individual account number, is assigned.

Custodial History

These records were transferred to the State Archives on September 16, 1996 from Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center under RDA 19266.

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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