Matteawan State Hospital Packages Received Registers

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of volumes describing the contents of packages received by inmates of Matteawan State Hospital. Each entry records the date the package was received, name of inmate, inmate number, from whom sent, a detailed inventory of the package, and the name of the officer who inspected the package. Records are restricted.
Title
Matteawan State Hospital packages received registers
Quantity
0.3 cubic feet; (3 volumes)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A1517
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological within ward.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of three bound volumes describing the contents of packages received by inmates of the Matteawan State Hospital. Each entry records the date the package was received, name of inmate, number, from whom sent, a detailed inventory of the package and the name of the officer who inspected the package. Each volume contains entries for a ward with the entries in chronological order.

Other Finding Aids

Volume list is available at the repository.

Access Restrictions

Restricted in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the Office of Mental Health.

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