This series consists of petitions, certificates of lunacy, and orders of commitment (commitment papers) for patients admitted to Utica State Hospital. Information includes name and residence, information showing existence of insanity; and medical examiners statements concerning alleged insanity. Records are restricted.
Creator
Utica State Hospital (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
Restricted to protect personal privacy.Access permitted under certain conditions upon application and approval by the State Archives.
The series consists of original decisions on variance petitions issued by the Department of State's Codes Division and by Regional Boards of Review. Files include summaries of grievances and relief sought; findings of fact; conclusions of law; and determinations. Also included are petition files produced by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal relating to property owners who had received citations for code violations.
Creator
New York (State). Division of Code Enforcement and Administration
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Willard Asylum for the Insane record of commitments
Series Number
B1465
Summary
This series consists of transcripts of orders of admission and medical certificates (commitment papers) for patients admitted to Willard State Hospital. Records include patient's name; date admitted; and residence. Medical certificates include physician's observations and opinions concerning patient's behavior, mental condition, and cause of insanity.
Creator
Willard Asylum for the Insane
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.