Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled Chairperson's outgoing correspondence
Series Number
19355
Summary
This series consists of copies of the outgoing correspondence of Commission Chairman Clarence Sundram. The files are tissue carbon copies through 1982, and photocopies after that date. An index log for 1978-1998, listing name of correspondent and subject of the letter/memo, is available.
Creator
New York (State). State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled. Executive Bureau
Access Restrictions
Restricted by Mental Hygiene Law sect. 33.13 and other applicable statutes.
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.
This series consists of a sign-in register for the Board of Managers (later Board of Visitors) of Marcy State Hospital (later Marcy Psychiatric Center). Each entry typically records only date and signature of each manager. Purpose or occasion of visit is rarely given.
Creator
Marcy Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.