Reports on institutionalized epileptics
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of reports about persons with epilepsy that were submitted to the Board of Social Welfare from the Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children, the Rome State Custodial Asylum, and the New York State Custodial Asylum for Feeble-Minded Women at Newark, and the Brunswick Home at Amityville. Information includes gender; age; color; birthplace; if teachable; how long epileptic; frequency of attacks; physical condition; mental condition; and general remarks on behavior, condition, and ability to work.
Title
- Reports on institutionalized epileptics
Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A1991
Creator
Arrangement
Arranged by name of institution.
Scope and Content Note
These reports were submitted to the Board of Social Welfare by officials from the Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children, the Rome State Custodial Asylum, the New York State Custodial Asylum for Feeble-Minded Women at Newark, and the Brunswick Home at Amityville. These reports were compiled the year before the opening of the state-operated Craig Colony for Epileptics.
A standard form for each person suffering from epilepsy contains the following information: gender; age; color; birthplace; if teachable; how long epileptic; frequency of attacks; physical condition; mental condition; and general remarks on behavior, condition, and ability to work.
Alternate Formats Available
Microform is available at the New York State Archives through interlibrary loan.
Microfilm 1 microfilm reel; 35 mm.
Related Material
Series A1992, Reports on Non-institutionalized Epileptics Receiving Poor Relief, contains more information on epileptics receiving public assistance.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.