Syracuse State School for Mental Defectives dietary record books
Series Number
B1640
Summary
The series consists of dietary records of the Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children, which was renamed in 1919 as the Syracuse State School for Mental Defectives. The registers list separate breakfast, dinner, and supper menus for family, employees, and pupils according to date and building.
Creator
Syracuse State School for Mental Defectives
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
This series consists of menus served to children at the school each day. The menus were submitted as documentation that the school was fulfilling its responsibilities to care for orphan and destitute Indian children. Usually the name of the person completing the report is also given, and occasionally the total number of meals served during the week.
Creator
Thomas Indian School
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