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Displaying 6 Finding Aids
Title
- Daily reports and census records
Series Number
- B1759
Summary
- This series consists of daily reports and census records created by the Middletown State Hospital (earlier Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital) to keep an accurate account of numbers of patients admitted, discharged, and the total population. Information and format of the records vary over time. The daily census, ward census, patients movement reports provide statistics on admissions, discharges, convalescent care, transfers, family care, elopements, deaths, and escapes). The records are badly water damaged. Records are restricted.
Creator
- Middletown State Hospital (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Restricted permanently in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records and the Personal Privacy Protection Law.Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the State Archives.
Title
- Open ward and honor card reports
Series Number
- B1757
Summary
- This series consists of reports regarding patients. Information includes statistics on the number of open wards, the number of patients in open wards, and the number of male and female patients on ground parole. Records are restricted.
Creator
- Middletown State Hospital (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Restricted permanently in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records and the Personal Privacy Protection Law.Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the State Archives.
Title
- Willard Psychiatric Center ward inspection reports
Series Number
- B1476
Summary
- This series consists of a variety of inspection reports including night watch reports, which document supervising nurses' visits to sick patients; weekly ward inspections by assistant physicians, which contain observations regarding cleanliness of facilities and recommendations for improvement of conditions through elimination of fire hazards and completion of needed repairs; and brief facility reports filed by the Safety department. Records are restricted.
Creator
- Willard Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Portions of this series are 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
- Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center photographic images of mental health patients, staff, and facilities
Series Number
- B1560
Summary
- Prints, slides, and photo albums provide extensive visual documentation of the daily activities at several central New York state mental health facilities. Scenes include parties; sports; field trips; dining; ceremonies; entertainment, patient therapy and treatments and interior and exterior of buildings. Staff, patients, and visitors are shown in committees; classes; meetings; therapy groups; nursing school, and other settings. Images include facilities and equipment, and patient art.
Creator
- Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
Access Restrictions
- Photographs depicting patients are 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
- Historical background and research files
Series Number
- B1440
Summary
- This series consists of various records considered to be historical that were collected or retained by the Willard Asylum for the Insane (later Willard State Hospital and Willard Psychiatric Center). Records include chapel books; hospital rules and regulations; patient and staff handbooks; orientation material; histories of Willard facilities; biographies of founders and officials; training materials; legal documents and photographs of groups and activities. Also included are early reference works on psychoanalysis, demonic possession, hysteria epidemics, and double consciousness.
Creator
- Willard Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Daily reports and census records
Series Number
- B1458
Summary
- This series consists of daily census records created by the Willard Psychiatric Center (known earlier as the Willard State Hospital and even earlier as the Willard Asylum for the Insane) to keep an accurate daily account of numbers of patients admitted, discharged, and the total population. Other recorded information may include thermometer readings, wind direction, general weather conditions, and daily remarks. Information and format of the records vary over time.
Creator
- 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 application to and approval by the Office of Mental Health.