New York State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled chairperson's articles and speeches
Series Number
19356
Summary
This series consists of copies of professional journal articles and speeches by chairman Clarence J. Sundram on a variety of topics relating to the status of care of the mentally disabled, the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill, and the work of the commission.
Creator
New York (State). State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Photographs of facilities, staff, and patients at mental health institutions
Series Number
19131
Summary
The series consists of photographic prints, negatives, and a small number of slides depicting staff and facilities of the Office of Mental Health and the people it serves. Included are images of various state hospitals (interiors and exteriors); staff at work (budget preparation, admission procedure); individual and group portraits of officials, staff, and clients in various work (remedial reading, group psychotherapy) and recreational (state fair, Special Olympics) settings; and representations of exhibits and other special projects or events (centennial observances, employee recognition day, laying of cornerstones, patient discharge).
Creator
New York (State). Office of Mental Health. Public Affairs Office
Access Restrictions
Patient identification photographs 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 of Mental Health.