Order book

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of lists of items ordered at the State Lunatic Asylum. No prices or costs are given. Amounts or numbers of items are frequently not given. A wide variety of items are listed including window shades; medicine cups; tobacco; fabric; plow parts; clothing; clams; coal; pine boards; chess pieces; cow feed; tape; tea; candles; magazines; hammers; buttons; hinges; flags; a gate, 1/2 gal. cologne; ice bag; violin bridge; theater tickets; banjo strings; cuttlefish bone; insect powder and bellows.
Title
Order book
Quantity
0.50 cubic feet; 2 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1499
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of lists of items ordered by an unidentified entity at the State Lunatic Asylum. No prices or costs are given. Amounts or numbers of items are frequently not given. A wide variety of items are listed, for example: window shades; medicine cups; tabacco; fabric; plow parts; coats, pants, hose, and neck ties; clams; coal; pine boards; chess pieces; cow feed; tape; tea; candles; magazines; hammers; buttons; hinges; flags; and many other items.

B1499-97: This accretion contains daily lists of items ordered. Besides common food items and clothing, a great variety of items are included, for example: 1 gate, 12 ft., patent; 1/2 gal. cologne; ice bag for head; violin bridge; theater tickets; banjo strings; cuttlefish bone; and insect powder and bellows.

Custodial History

B1499-96: These records were transferred to the State Archives on September 16, 1996 from Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center under RDA 19266.

B1499-97: These records were transferred to the State Archives on May 7, 1997 from Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center under RDA 19266.

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