Monthly movement reports of children less than 17 years of age

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of monthly reports of children in Middletown State Hospital. The reports provide information on the total number of children; age of children; patients in residence at start and end of month; patients received (admissions, transfers, returns from convalescent care), and removed (discharges, deaths, transfers, placed in convalescent care); and children born in the hospital. Names of children are listed. Later forms include information on escapes; returns from escapes and patients reaching their 16th birthday. Records are restricted.
Title
Monthly movement reports of children less than 17 years of age
Quantity
0.25 cubic feet; (1 volume)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1751
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of monthly reports made regarding children in Middletown State Hospital. The reports provide information on the total number of children; age of children (less than 10, age 10-14, age 15-16); patients in residence at start of month; patients received (admissions, transfers, returns from convalescent care); patients removed from the hospital census (placed in convalescent care, discharges, deaths, and transfers); patients remaining in care at the end of the month; and children born in the hospital. The reverse side of the data sheet contains the names of children. In 1959, the form changes slightly and includes information on escapes, returns from escapes, and patients reaching their 16th birthday.

Custodial History

This series was transferred to the State Archives from Middletown Psychiatric Center in June 2000 and accessioned in March 2001.

Access Restrictions

Restricted permanently in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records and the Personal Privacy Protection Law.Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the State Archives.

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