Rome Developmental Center Pharmacy Records
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of daily inventories of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies on-hand and printed formulary volumes for the Rome State School, later the Rome Developmental Center.
Title
- Rome Developmental Center pharmacy records
Quantity
- 0.75 cubic feet; 6 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B2371
Creator
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of daily inventories of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies on-hand and printed formulary volumes for the Rome State School, later the Rome Developmental Center. The inventories document the daily dispensing of drugs and supplies, indicating the wards or colonies to which they pertained. They also list the specific drugs, supplies, and the quantity dispensed. The formulary volumes served as a procedural manual for the pharmacy, providing information on rules, the various types of drugs and supplies, and the amounts of drugs and supplies to keep on hand.
Acquisition Information
This series was transferred under records disposition number 22624.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
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
- Developmentally disabled--Institutional care--New York (State)
- People with mental disabilities--Institutional care--New York (State)