Buffalo State Hospital Superintendent's Office Correspondence and Report Files

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series includes reports of visits to Buffalo State Hospital conducted by the Board of Visitors, members of the State Hospital Commission, and medical inspectors; records relating to patient admission and discharge; and records (steward's letters, store accounts, and inventories) pertaining to purchase and use of supplies and materials at the institution. There are also census books of patients. Some records are restricted.
Title
Correspondence and report files
Quantity
45 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Bulk Dates
Series Number
11663
Creator
Arrangement

Arranged by type of record and therein chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series includes reports of visits to the Buffalo State Hospital conducted by the Board of Visitors, members of the State Hospital Commission, and medical inspectors; a variety of records relating to patient admission and discharge; and records (steward's letters, store accounts, and inventories) pertaining to purchase and use of supplies and materials for the institution. There are also a few census books of patients.

B1384Series B1384, Buffalo State Hospital Director's Administrative Correspondence, contains related records.

Other Finding Aids

Partial container list is available at the repository.

Acquisition Information

Records were transferred in bulk on October 20, 1993.

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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