Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital State Commission in Lunacy Visitation Book
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of periodic reports by the State Commission in Lunacy concerning visits to the Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital. Reports include information on buildings and grounds; the general administration and condition of the hospital; and the names of patients who were spoken to during visits.
Title
- State Commission in Lunacy visitation book
Quantity
- 0.5 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B1743
Creator
Arrangement
Chronological.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of periodic reports by the State Commission in Lunacy concerning visits to the Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital. Reports include information on buildings and grounds, the general administration and condition of the hospital, and the names of patients who were spoken to during visits.
Acquisition Information
This series was transferred to the State Archives from Middletown Psychiatric Center in June 2000 and accessioned in March 2001.
Access Restrictions
Records identifying patients are 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.
Access Terms
Corporate Name(s)
- New York (State). Office of Mental Health
- New York (State). State Commission in Lunacy
- Middletown Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)
- New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene
Geographic Name(s)
Subject(s)
- Psychiatric hospitals--New York (State)
- Psychiatric hospitals--New York (State)--Administration
- Psychiatric hospital patients--New York (State)