Minutes of joint meetings of Superintendents of Asylums for the Insane

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series documents the yearly meetings of the Joint Committee of Insane Asylum Superintendents. The minutes contain information pertaining to pending legislation, general administration, asylum policy, and patient treatment.
Title
Minutes of joint meetings of Superintendents of Asylums for the Insane
Quantity
0.5 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1745
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains information pertaining to pending legislation, general administration, asylum policy, and patient treatment. The Joint Committee of Insane Asylum Superintendents met yearly at one of the state hospitals for the insane. This bound volume accounts for five meetings held on December 7, 1888 at Utica; June 7, 1889 at Willard; October 9, 1889 at Buffalo; September 17, 1890 at Middletown; and October 27 at Binghamton.

Custodial History

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

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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