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Displaying 6 Finding Aids
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
- Historical research and "cornerstone" files
Series Number
- B1657
Summary
- This series consists of photographs; key plot plans; blueprints; articles on the school; and assorted records representing accumulated research on the history of the Syracuse State School compiled prior to the laying of the cornerstone of a "new" Syracuse State School in 1971. Included is information on laying of the cornerstone of the new building (1971) including planning documents for the ceremony as well as material collection by the Historical Committee of the Central New York Developmental Services Office.
Creator
- New York (State). Central New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Rome Developmental Disabilities Services Office historical background files
Series Number
- B2388
Summary
- This series contains reports, correspondence, memorandums, policy documents, manuals, newsletters, and other publications that were collected or retained by several entities at the Rome State School (later Rome Developmental Center). The records were assembled for their historical interest, to provide information to the public, or for research value in the areas of treatments and conditions, patient life, staff training, facility expansion, and infrastructure repair and improvement.
Creator
- New York (State). Rome 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 application to and approval by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Title
- Syracuse Developmental Center clipping files
Series Number
- B1656
Summary
- The series consists of clipping files and a small amount of publicity material tracing the history and development of the Syracuse Developmental Center. The files were likely kept by the institution's museum.
Creator
- Syracuse Developmental Center
Access Restrictions
- Restricted due to fragility. Use with assistance of archivist.
Title
- Syracuse Developmental Center audiovisual history files
Series Number
- B1639
Summary
- These files include photographs, slides, audio and videotapes, brochures, and scrapbooks that depict operations at Syracuse Developmental Center and its predecessor, the Syracuse State School. Included are images of Special Olympics; celebrations and achievements of patients and employees; educational health programs produced by staff for the public; and promotional and fundraising materials. Efforts to improve services for the developmentally disabled at Syracuse Developmental Center are documented, as well.
Creator
- Syracuse Developmental Center
Access Restrictions
- Access is restricted in part 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.
- Subseries 9, Motion Picture Films of SDC Events and Residents, is restricted due to fragility, pending reformatting.
Title
- Engineer's diaries and field books of land surveys and contract work
Series Number
- B1650
Summary
- This series consists of field books; engineer's diaries of land surveys and contract work on the Syracuse Psychopathic Hospital; Newark State School and Hospital; Syracuse State Forestry College; the Oneida Fish Hatchery and colonies of the Syracuse State School. Records include engineer's diaries for contract work on sewers, fire and waterlines; roads and walks; retaining walls, sidewalks and gradings; and on a water supply dam. Field notes and final accounts may be present.
Creator
- Syracuse Developmental Center
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.