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Displaying 25 Finding Aids
Title
- Examinations of dependents in county and city institutions
Series Number
- A1987
Summary
- The examination forms in this series constitute part of an effort to compile statistics regarding the causes of dependency on public charities. Forms document the personal and family history of each dependent, as well as past history of dependency, existing causes of dependency, and future prospects for self-sufficiency. In addition each form includes: name; age; birthplace; marital status; if temperate; occupation; family background; and general remarks on health, behavior, and habits.
Creator
- New York (State). State Board of Charities
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this series.
Title
- 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.
Title
- Willard State Hospital clinical records
Series Number
- B1474
Summary
- This series of clinical records typically includes patient name; date of commencement of ailment; result (recovered, improved, died); and a narrative of the patient's condition and treatment. One volume pertains only to men and covers a variety of ailments, diagnoses, and treatments. Three volumes contain records for female patients examined and treated mostly for gynecological disorders. Records are restricted.
Creator
- Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Restricted to protect personal privacy.Access permitted under certain conditions upon application and approval of State Archives.
Title
- Senate Mental Hygiene Committee records
Series Number
- L0246
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, requests, hearings, reports, and proposed bills compiled by the Senate Committee on Mental Hygiene when Senator Manfred Ohrenstein was chairman. The records cover such topics as the organization and operation of committee proposals; hearings and investigations; narcotics; mental hygiene facilities; and legislative bills relating to mental hygiene.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Committee on Mental Hygiene
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Willard Psychiatric Center patient case files
Series Number
- 14231_21
Summary
- These patient case files consist of the official forms and administrative data documenting the admission, legal status, assessment, treatment planning, treatment, and discharge of patients at Willard State Hospital (later Willard Psychiatric Center). Records include admission, death and discharge records; patient photographs; census statistics; and autopsy reports of patients.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Mental Health
- New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene
- Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)
- Willard Psychiatric Center (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 approval by the Office of Mental Health.