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 The volumes were maintained at the Willard Psychiatric Center library, most likely for research purposes and later as historical references.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.
Testimony relating to the nomination of Milton E. Gibbs as State Hospital Commissioner
Series Number
L0140
Summary
This series consists of testimony from Rochester individuals who opposed Gibbs' nomination claiming Gibbs had withheld money due them from a legal case. The testimony, provided as typescript of oral testimony or as affidavits was used as exhibits at a March l2, l9l3 hearing held by the Senate Finance Committee to investigate the qualifications of Gibbs for the commissioner position. Also included are correspondence, clippings, and telegrams relating to the Gibbs nomination.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Committee on Finance
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Medical inspectors' notes of visitation of state hospitals and private institutions
Series Number
B1861
Summary
This series was created by the medical inspector for the State Hospital Commission (later the Department of Mental Hygiene) to document observations made on inspection visits to state hospitals, state schools, hospital psychiatric wards, and private mental health care institutions. Narrative notes include date and time of arrival; professional staff on duty; list of staff vacancies; patient census statistics; notes on new admissions; discharges; deaths; and special interviews with patients about complaints regarding care and treatment, accidents, and injuries.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene. Medical Inspector of the State Hospital Commission
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 of Mental Health.