This series consists of reports about persons with epilepsy that were submitted to the Board of Social Welfare from the Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children, the Rome State Custodial Asylum, and the New York State Custodial Asylum for Feeble-Minded Women at Newark, and the Brunswick Home at Amityville. Information includes gender; age; color; birthplace; if teachable; how long epileptic; frequency of attacks; physical condition; mental condition; and general remarks on behavior, condition, and ability to work.
Creator
New York (State). State Board of Charities
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Reports on non-institutionalized epileptics receiving public relief
Series Number
A1992
Summary
Town and city overseers of the poor submitted these standard-form reports to the Board of Social Welfare. Information about each person includes name; gender; age; marital status; how long an epileptic; physical condition; mental condition; and weekly amount of aid.
Creator
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.