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Displaying 6 Finding Aids
Title
- Manhattan State Hospital annual reports
Series Number
- B2604
Summary
- The series consists of published volumes of annual reports of the board of managers of the Manhattan State Hospital summarizing the management and progress of the institution.
Creator
- Manhattan State Hospital
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Annual reports of state commissions and institutions overseeing the mentally ill
Series Number
- B1434
Summary
- This series consists of published annual reports of commissions and institutions with management oversight of those deemed to be mentally deficient. The volumes were maintained at the Willard Psychiatric Center library, most likely for research purposes and later as historical references. Also included is an 1888 photograph of resident officers of the Willard Asylum for the Insane.
Creator
- Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- State Commission in Lunacy visitation book
Series Number
- B1743
Summary
- This series consists of periodic reports by the State Commission in Lunacy concerning visits to the Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital. Reports include information on buildings and grounds; the general administration and condition of the hospital; and the names of patients who were spoken to during visits.
Creator
- Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Records identifying 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 of Mental Health.
Title
- Hearing transcripts and investigation reports
Series Number
- B1660
Summary
- This series consists of typed transcripts of hearings and reports of investigations conducted by the State Commission on Lunacy (later the State Hospital Commission), which was responsible for inspecting mental health institutions. Subjects include alleged mistreatment of patients, theft of food, poor food quality, and unsanitary conditions at state hospitals.
Creator
- New York (State). State Hospital Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- State Commissioners in Lunacy visiting book
Series Number
- B1490
Summary
- This series records visits to the State Lunatic Asylum (later Utica State Hospital) by the members of the State Commission in Lunacy. Information includes date of visit, names and signatures of commissioner, and areas of the hospital visited. Recommendations, including those for safety, orderliness, and cleanliness adopted during meetings are documented. Visitation notes address personal appearance of attendants; sanitary conditions; furniture; maintenance of buildings and grounds; dining and wards; fire prevention; and patient appearance, behavior, treatment, and care.
Creator
- Utica State Hospital (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Monthly reports and minutes of meetings of boards of managers of state institutions
Series Number
- A0283
Summary
- This series consists of reports and minutes of meetings submitted to the governor by boards of managers of state institutions documenting their visitation and inspection of these institutions as required by law. The reports provide information on the condition of the facilities, financial and administrative matters, and population of the institution. The minutes detail the organization of the board and election of officers, and provide similar information on the institution and its population as do the reports.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor
Access Restrictions
- Partially restricted in accordance with Executive Law, Section 501-c(1)(b), relating to confidentiality of individuals in custody of the Division for Youth (now Office of Children and Family Services).