Finding Aid Search
- Show all (131)
- Psychiatric hospital patients--New York (State) (9)
- Mental health facilities--New York (State) (6)
- Mentally ill--Commitment and detention (6)
- People with mental disabilities--Care (6)
- Psychiatric hospitals--Records--New York (State) (6)
- Mental health facilities (5)
- Insanity (Law) (4)
- Mental health policy--New York (State) (4)
- Psychiatric hospital patients (4)
- Mental health facilities--Admission and discharge (2)
- Mentally ill--Treatment (2)
- Psychiatric hospital care (2)
- Psychiatric hospitals--Admission and discharge--New York (State) (2)
- Women--Health and hygiene (2)
- Abortion (1)
- Alcoholism (1)
- Alcoholism--Hospitals (1)
- Almshouses (1)
- Asylums--New York (State) (1)
- Autopsy--New York (State) (1)
- Blind--Institutional care (1)
- Casinos (1)
- Child welfare (1)
- Clemency (1)
- Crime (1)
- Criminals (1)
- Drug abuse (1)
- Education--Finance (1)
- Energy development (1)
- Epilepsy--Hospitals (1)
- Family violence (1)
- Gambling (1)
- Government accountability (1)
- Gynecologic examination--New York (State) (1)
- Hazardous wastes (1)
- Inmates of institutions (1)
- Institutional care (1)
- Juvenile delinquency (1)
- Medical personnel--Malpractice (1)
- Medication abuse (1)
- Mental health (1)
- Mental health facilities--Employees--New York (State) (1)
- Mental health facilities--New York (State)--Design and construction (1)
- Mental health personnel and patient--New York (State) (1)
- Mental health policy (1)
- Mentally ill--Institutional care (1)
- Nursing home care (1)
- Nursing homes (1)
- People with mental disabilities--Institutional care (1)
- Power resources (1)
- Prisons--Overcrowding (1)
- Psychiatric hospitals (1)
- Psychiatric hospitals--Law and legislation (1)
- Psychiatric records--New York (State) (1)
- Public welfare (1)
- Social service (1)
- Tourism--New York (State) (1)
- Violence in children (1)
- Women--Medical examinations--New York (State) (1)
- Women--Mental health (1)
- (-) Mentally ill--Care (25)
- New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene (12)
- New York (State). Office of Mental Health (7)
- Willard Psychiatric Center (N.Y.) (4)
- Willard Asylum for the Insane (3)
- Willard State Hospital (N.Y.) (3)
- Buffalo Psychiatric Center (2)
- Long Island State Hospital (2)
- New York (State). Executive Department (2)
- New York (State). State Lunatic Asylum (2)
- Attica Correctional Facility (1)
- Binghamton Asylum for the Insane (1)
- Brooklyn State Hospital (1)
- Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane (1)
- Buffalo State Hospital (1)
- Kings County Lunatic Asylum (1)
- Kings Park State Hospital (1)
- Long Island State Hospital at Flatbush (1)
- Long Island State Hospital at Kings Park (1)
- Middletown Psychiatric Center (N.Y.) (1)
- Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital (N.Y.) (1)
- New York (State). Council on State Priorities (1)
- New York (State). Department of Audit and Control (1)
- New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman) (1)
- New York (State). Governor (1975-1982 : Carey) (1)
- New York (State). State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled (1)
- New York State Asylum for Idiots (1)
- New York State Custodial Asylum for Feeble-Minded Women (1)
- New York State Inebriate Asylum (1)
- New York State Institution for the Blind (1)
- New York State Soldiers' and Sailors' Home (Bath, N.Y.) (1)
- Rockland Psychiatric Center (1)
- St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center (1)
- St. Lawrence State Hospital (N.Y.) (1)
- Union Station (Albany, N.Y.) (1)
- Utica State Hospital (N.Y.) (1)
- Willowbrook State School (1)
Displaying 25 Finding Aids
Title
- Office of Mental Health patient case files
Series Number
- 14231
Summary
- This series consists of the official forms and administrative data documenting the admission, legal status, assessment, treatment planning, treatment, and discharge of patients in the state's mental health facilities. Records include admission, death, and discharge records; patient photographs; census statistics; and autopsy reports of patients in facilities across the state.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Mental Health
Access Restrictions
- Restricted permanently in accordance with Section 33.13 of the Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.
Title
- Manhattan State Hospital medical certificates of lunacy (commitment)
Series Number
- B2412
Summary
- The series consists of a relatively small number of medical certificates, petitions, lunacy orders, and other forms containing patient information which document the process used to commit patients for care at the New York City Asylum for the Insane (and its successor, the Manhattan State Hospital).
Creator
- Manhattan State Hospital
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.
Title
- Photographs of custodial facilities in New York and other states
Series Number
- A1994
Summary
- These photographs depict public custodial facilities in New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. They include: exterior building views; interior building views; facility grounds; institutional residents; and institutional staff. The photographs appear to have been gathered for a report on treatment of the mentally ill in other states, which was prepared by the New York State Commissioner in Lunacy.
Creator
- New York (State). State Board of Charities
Access Restrictions
- Access to photographs depicting patients is 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 for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Title
- Director's administrative correspondence
Series Number
- B1384
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence to and from the State Hospital Commission, individuals, institutions, and agencies relating to administration of the Buffalo State Hospital or to individual patient care. Topics include budgets, staff activity, staff and patient accidents, and general institutional operations. Also included are letters to relatives informing them of the health of patients.
Creator
- Buffalo State Hospital. Superintendent's Office
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.
Title
- 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.
Title
- Willard State Hospital court papers relating to patients' legal matters
Series Number
- B1430
Summary
- This series consists of court papers, and correspondence relating to legal proceedings involving patients at Willard State Hospital. Material includes notices, petitions, transcripts, and affidavits relating to appointing representatives for legally committed patients to manage their property and affairs including estate settlements, release of dower rights; attempts to secure payments, and other legal matters.
Creator
- Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)
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.
Title
- Hudson River State Hospital patient case books
Series Number
- B2849
Summary
- This series contains case files consisting of official forms and administrative data for patients at Hudson River State Hospital.
Creator
- Hudson River State Hospital (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.)
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.
Title
- Willard State Hospital medical certificate of lunacy (commitment) papers
Series Number
- B1429
Summary
- This series consists of medical certificates, petitions, lunacy orders, and forms containing patient information documenting the process used to commit people for care at Willard Asylum (later Willard State Hospital). Earliest forms include patient name, admission date, case number, number committed for the year, and legal status. Later forms include marital status, religion, occupation and information on the illness. Also included is information on people or to be but never committed to Willard. Records are restricted.
Creator
- Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)
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.
Title
- Governor printed reports and studies
Series Number
- B0294
Summary
- Executive Chamber staff maintained this report file to track the status of current policies and issues. The file includes draft and final versions of the governor's annual messages to the legislature; reports and plans of state agencies, commissions, task forces, advisory boards, councils, and private businesses hired by the state; state budget records; and statistical reports. These reports cover numerous subjects, such as: health care; child welfare; domestic violence; substance abuse; crime; gambling; education; economic conditions; tourism; and pollution.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- 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.
Title
- Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled Chairperson's subject files
Series Number
- 19354
Summary
- This accretion consists of subject files of commission chairman Clarence Sundram. Some records (boxes 4 and 5) relate to specific psychiatric and/or develpmental centers where incidents of staff misconduct; patient abuse, neglect, or death; and/or financial irregularities were investigated. These records are restricted in part.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department
Access Restrictions
- Partially 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.
Title
- Office of Mental Health Medical Records Office patient case files master negative microfilm
Series Number
- 19349
Summary
- Series consists of microfilm of patient case files maintained by the State's mental health facilities. A typical file may contain admission/commitment papers, legal documents, psychiatric evaluations, patient case summaries, correspondence, medical notes/observations, and discharge related documents.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Mental Health. Medical Records Office
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.
Title
- Correspondence and report files
Series Number
- 11663
Summary
- This series includes reports of visits to Buffalo State Hospital conducted by the Board of Visitors, members of the State Hospital Commission, and medical inspectors; records relating to patient admission and discharge; and records (steward's letters, store accounts, and inventories) pertaining to purchase and use of supplies and materials at the institution. There are also census books of patients. Some records are restricted.
Creator
- Buffalo State Hospital. Superintendent's Office
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.
Title
- Manhattan State Hospital patient indexes
Series Number
- B2405
Summary
- Early indexes in this series include name of patient, book and page number of case record, date of admission, ward number, discharge date (sometimes with notes), and names and address of relatives or friends. Later indexes additionally give patient consecutive number, transfer information, and date of death if patient died while hospitalized.
Creator
- Manhattan State Hospital
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.
Title
- Entry documentation for state asylums
Series Number
- A1226
Summary
- This series from the Comptroller's Office consists of payrolls, correspondence, bills, receipts, contracts, abstracts of vouchers, and one resolution for various New York State asylums including: New York State Asylum for Idiots, New York Lunatic Asylum, Binghamton Asylum for the Insane, New York State Custodial Asylum for Feeble-Minded Women, New York State Inebriate Asylum, New York State Soldiers and Sailors Home, New York State Institution for the Blind, and the Long Island State Hospital.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities Medical Records Investigations Board case records
Series Number
- 17697
Summary
- This series consists of individual case files concerning the final disposition on deaths of mental hygiene service recipients. These individual cases were selected for investigation by the Commission on Quality of Care of the Mentally Disabled and files contain all documentary evidence associated with the death and disposition of each mental hygiene recipient.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Archives staff will review requests for specific documents and disclose information pursuant to New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).
Title
- 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.
Title
- Willard State Hospital medical records
Series Number
- 19069
Summary
- This series consists of patient medical records from Willard State Hospital and from the Sampson State School facility. Information for each record includes patient name; admission and discharge dates; gender; age; civil condition; nativity; occupation; cause and form of insanity and if inherited; cause of death; education; and name and address of next of kin. Photographs of the patients are sometimes present as are notes on the patient's condition; activities; transfers; and autopsy reports. Records are restricted.
Creator
- Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the Office of Mental Health.
Title
- Buffalo State Hospital Board of Managers' meeting minutes
Series Number
- B2811
Summary
- This series of minutes documents the creation and early activities of the managers of the Buffalo State Hospital (known earlier as the Buffalo Asylum for the Insane).
Creator
- Buffalo State Hospital
Access Restrictions
- Records identifying patients are restricted in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.
Title
- New York State Assistant Counsel to the Governor Subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- B2556
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence and subject files relating to mental health policy, clemency, the care of people with mental disabilities, the Willowbrook State School investigation, the reorganization of the Department of Mental Hygiene, the Rockland Psychiatric Center investigation, mental health and criminal justice legislation, and a state prison task force. Records include outgoing and some incoming correspondence, reports, draft memorandums, studies, notes and background materials.
Creator
- New York (State). Assistant Counsel to the Governor
Access Restrictions
- Records may contain restricted material. Consult with archivist before use.