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Displaying 70 Finding Aids
Title
- Rome State School appointment and resignation correspondence
Series Number
- B2378
Summary
- This series contains correspondence regarding appointments and resignations to the Board of Visitors; copies of letters to the newly appointed or reappointed board members from the commissioner of the Department of Mental Hygiene or the Director of the Rome State School; letters from the governor's secretary to the director confirming new appointees; and resignation letters. Few newspaper clippings regarding appointments are also included. The series also contains correspondence regarding the appointment of attending and consulting medical staff.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Rome Developmental Disabilities Services Office public relations files
Series Number
- B2379
Summary
- This series includes reports, research materials, and newspaper clippings related to histories, articles, and other materials written over the years by staff of the Rome State School and Rome Developmental Center.
Creator
- New York (State). Rome Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office minutes, agendas, and meeting files
Series Number
- B2823
Summary
- This series contains minutes, agendas, and meeting files for several committees that operated on the Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office campus and during its tenure as a developmental center and state school. Committee and subcommittee files include meeting records, correspondence, and other related information. These committees focused on topics such as services, workforce advocacy, and the reconfiguration of the campus.
Creator
- New York (State). Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Access Restrictions
- Records identifying patients are restricted permanently in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Title
- Syracuse Developmental Center closure files
Series Number
- B2374
Summary
- This series contains meeting minutes, memoranda, closure lists, planning documents, notes, and reports relating to the closure of the Syracuse Developmental Center. Also included are some Rome Developmental Center closure documents, which were used as a model on which to base the Syracuse closure.
Creator
- Syracuse Developmental Center
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Colony journal/telephone log
Series Number
- B2375
Summary
- These books record the use of the colony telephone by patients at one of the colonies at the Rome Developmental Center. The entries are recorded in diary or journal fashion by the ward attendee or other staff. Information includes names of patients and attendees, date and time phone calls were made, and duration of phone calls. The series also contains notes pertaining to the content of phone calls and patients' activities and behavior.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene
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 for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Title
- Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office newsletters and promotional materials
Series Number
- B2771
Summary
- This series contains copies of newsletters published by the Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office, and its predecessors, including the Wassaic State School and the Wassaic Developmental Center. These newsletters highlighted the activities of the patients and clients, as well as the staff, administration, and community.
Creator
- New York (State). Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Rome Developmental Center colony food inventory
Series Number
- B2386
Summary
- This series includes inventories of standard food items and household products kept on hand and ordered on a regular basis by an unidentified colony at the Rome State School and later the Rome Developmental Center. Items and amounts are listed weekly or monthly.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Colony supervisors' and matrons' files
Series Number
- B2387
Summary
- Colonies were created in 1883 as homes outside the main institution for younger patients who were judged to be potentially competent to be trained and transitioned to occupational and personal independence. This series documents duties and activities of female Colony Matrons, Colony Assistant Supervisors, and Colony Supervisors. Types of records include colony policies and procedure manuals for supervision and training of girl patients; individual colony descriptions and histories; colony personnel job descriptions; matron attendance sheets; notices; and subject files.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Access Restrictions
- Records identifying patients are restricted permanently 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 for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Title
- Wassaic Developmental Center design and construction photographs
Series Number
- B2807
Summary
- This series contains photographic material from the Wassaic Developmental Center and its predecessor, the Wassaic State School. The images depict the construction of facilities and buildings located on the campus. Contents include negatives, as well as color and black and white photographs.
Creator
- Wassaic Developmental Center (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Newark Developmental Disabilities Services Office Facilities photographic images
Series Number
- B2634
Summary
- This series consists of photographic images collected by the Newark State School (later Newark Developmental Center). The images document daily activities of staff and patients, as well as special occasions.
Creator
- New York (State). Newark Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Access Restrictions
- Images that include recognizable consumers are restricted pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13 and Public Officers Law (Freedom of Information Law), Section 87.2.
Title
- Employee relations formal communication records
Series Number
- 11696
Summary
- This series contains memorandums that were distributed from Human Resources Management to various individuals and units throughout the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. These memorandums pertain to important employee relations topics including unions and contracts, military leave, pay and negotiations, and fiscal years.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Rome Developmental Disabilities Services Office annual reports
Series Number
- B2442
Summary
- This series consists of annual reports published by the Rome Developmental Disabilities Services Office and predecessor entities, the Rome State School and the Rome State Custodial Asylum. The annual reports describe the functions, activities, and events of each year.
Creator
- New York (State). Rome Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Direction and supervision of facilities records
Series Number
- B2530
Summary
- This series consists of long range plans, correspondence, memorandums, minutes of mandated committees, reports, and Board of Visitors materials with regard to the operation of facilities for people with mental disabilities. Also included are surveys of some of the facilities.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Access Restrictions
- Series may contain restricted material. Consult reference archivist before use.
Title
- Rome Developmental Center photographs
Series Number
- B2683
Summary
- This series includes photographs, negatives, videocassettes and slides produced by or specifically for the Rome Developmental Center and its predecessors.
Creator
- Rome Developmental Center (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Photographs depicting patients are 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 for People With Developmental Disabilities.
Title
- Syracuse Developmental Center patient case files
Series Number
- B2697
Summary
- This series consists of patient case files from the Syracuse Developmental Center and its predecessors. Case files typically contain documentation of court commitment or voluntary admission, patient mental and medical history, progress reports, records of medical treatments, family contacts, transfers among residential units, disciplinary measures, and discharges.
Creator
- Syracuse Developmental Center
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 for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Title
- Newark State School census and activity registers
Series Number
- B2659
Summary
- Register contents typically include date; name of attendant reporting; names of employees present; numbers of students present; number of vacancies; time and name of supervisor visiting; other visitors, shoes, and wraps checked; numbers of students moved to engage in various activities; documentation of accidents, illnesses, etc. and their treatment; other significant incidents; and time rounds made by attendant and number of students counted.
Creator
- Newark State School (N.Y.)
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 for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Title
- Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities photographic material
Series Number
- B2473
Summary
- This series contains thirty-eight 5" x 10" photographs of facilities operated by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, including the Willowbrook State School. Series includes both black and white and color photographs. They document hospital officials, staff, and patients. Some photographs have descriptions hand-written on the back, but many do not.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Access Restrictions
- Photographs depicting patients are restricted in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Title
- Newark Developmental Disabilities Service Office publications
Series Number
- B2658
Summary
- This series consists of newsletters and publications produced to document facility activities, events, and services and to provide informational outreach to consumers, facility staff, and the general public. Newsletters include "The Quill"; "The Newsline Newark"; "Together"; and "The HRMO Report". Other publications include "The New York State School Bugle"; "The School Express: Newark State School"; "Newark State School News"; "Explore Education"; "News, Developments, Communication"; "Directions 1990s Bulletin"; and Affirmative Action Newsletter".
Creator
- Newark Developmental Disabilities Service Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Director's daybooks
Series Number
- B2792
Summary
- These daybooks document the schedule and appointments of Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office Director John Mizerak. Also included are memorandums and correspondence regarding programs and administration of the facility.
Creator
- New York (State). Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Access Restrictions
- Some records may be restricted in accordance with Section 33.23. Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Title
- Rome Developmental Disabilities Services Office patient case files
Series Number
- B2553
Summary
- This series consists of clinical case files for clients of Rome Developmental Center and its predecessor institutions. Case files contain documentation of court commitment or voluntary admission; patient mental health history at time of admission; subsequent progress or regress; medical treatment; transfers to and from residential units; disciplinary measures; family contacts; and discharge by release, transfer, or death.
Creator
- New York (State). Rome Developmental Disabilities Services Office
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 for People with Developmental Disabilities.