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Displaying 171 Finding Aids
Title
- Willard Drug Treatment Campus inmate case files
Series Number
- W0058
Summary
- Willard Drug Treatment Campus, located in Seneca County, N.Y., is a drug treatment center for male and female felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of confined men and women.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
Title
- State Administrative Procedure Act case files
Series Number
- B2495
Summary
- This series consists of case files of the New York State Administrative Procedure Act (SAPA), which defines the obligations and procedures of New York State agencies in the development of rules and regulations and how hearings and proceedings are conducted before an agency. Failure to follow SAPA in the rulemaking process or in conducting proceedings may form the basis of an appeal.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Health
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Long Island State Park Commission Bethpage State Parkway case files
Series Number
- B2874
Summary
- This series consists of digital copies of individual case files documenting the acquisition and appropriation of land by New York State and the Long Island State Park Commission for the creation of Bethpage State Parkway. These files include correspondence, memorandums, deeds, mortgages, appraisals, contracts and agreements, property titles, abstracts of titles, inspection reports, purchase vouchers, tax bills, property descriptions, and property surveys.
Creator
- Long Island State Park Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Inmate case files from Matteawan and Dannemora state hospitals
Series Number
- A1500
Summary
- This series contains case files that document the commitment, diagnosis and treatment of inmates of the Matteawan and Dannemora State Hospitals for the Criminally Insane. The bulk of the case files contain legal papers documenting the commitment process; admission sheets; statistical data forms; ward admission records; physical examination reports; criminal identification forms furnished by both the FBI and the Department of Correction; inmates' photographs; laboratory reports; psychiatric report; and a transcript of psychiatrist's interview with the inmate.
Creator
- Matteawan State Hospital
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
- Wende Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0057
Summary
- Wende Correctional Facility, located in Erie County, N.Y., is a maximum security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
- Wende Correctional Facility
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
Title
- Office of Mental Health master patient index cards
Series Number
- B2915
Summary
- The cards in this series serve as an index to patient admission and discharge registers. Data on the cards includes name, address, next of kin, facility, case number (the facility assigns a patient identification number to the patient), and state identification number (assigned by the Office of Mental Health and is one number per individual regardless of where the individual is receiving treatment). Both the Office of Mental Health (OMH) and individual facilities maintain sets of these index cards. The OMH set of cards includes master numbers for patients admitted to private psychiatric facilities through circa 1980 and the patient numbers for all facilities at which a client received treatment.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Mental Health
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
- Special occupational health studies research files
Series Number
- B1348
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Industrial Hygiene
Access Restrictions
- Access to personal health-related information is restricted pursuant to New York State Public Health Law Section 18 and the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. State Archives staff will review requests for specific documents and disclose pursuant to New York State Freedom of Information Law.
Title
- Pre-parole case files
Series Number
- B0122
Summary
- This series consists of pre-parole case files of prisoners held at Adirondack Correctional Treatment and Evaluation Center and its predecessor, Clinton Diagnostic and Treatment Center. Files contain inmate's photograph, fingerprints, and summary personal and and criminal history data. Also included are a summary of the inmate's tenure at the institution; pre-parole interview transcript; employment offers; district attorney parole recommendation; and evaluation reports.
Creator
- Adirondack Correctional Treatment and Evaluation Center
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
Title
- Boards of Inquiry files dealing with strikes
Series Number
- B0308
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, reports, hearings transcripts, and press releases generated by the Industrial Commissioner's office during arbitration of labor disputes including League of Voluntary Hospitals and Homes of New York and Local 1199, Drug and Hospital Union, AFL-CIO; Long Island College Hospital and Local 144, Hotel and Allied Employees Union, Building Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO; and St. Elizabeth's Hospital/St. Luke's Memorial Hospital Center and the New York State Nurses Association.
Creator
- New York (State). Industrial Commissioner
Access Restrictions
- Series contains some material that may be restricted. State Archives staff will review requested documents and disclose information pursuant to the State Freedom of Information Law.
Title
- Clinton Prison medical and psychiatric diagnostic files
Series Number
- B0123
Summary
- This series consists of inmate medical and psychiatric reports used to determine the physical and mental condition of inmates serving indeterminate sentences. Clinical staff also conducted scientific studies and psychiatric evaluations in an effort to determine causes of criminal behavior and make recommendations for treatment, training, and employment of inmates. Records may include inmate admission blotter; hospital history; social history summary report; admission classification; progress notes; classification cards; pre-parole report; and records from other prisons in which inmate was incarcerated. Records are restricted.
Creator
- Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
Title
- Department of Correctional Services inmate release files
Series Number
- 17620
Summary
- The series consists of the inmate history system subfile known as Release File. The release file contains detailed criminal and demographic data on all inmates released annually from DOCS facilities. The release file contains two record types: the receiving blotter (I-2 record) for all annual releases; and the accompanying release transaction record (I-11 record) which documents the circumstances of the release.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Access Restrictions
- Series is partially restricted. Names of inmates are suppressed in use copy.
Title
- Ulster Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0053
Summary
- Ulster Correctional Facility, located in Ulster County, N.Y., is a medium security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
Title
- Shawangunk Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0047
Summary
- Shawangunk Correctional Facility, located in Ulster County, N.Y., is a maximum security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
Title
- Parkside Correctional Facility incarcerated individual case files
Series Number
- W0043
Summary
- Parkside Correctional Facility (1984-1999), located in New York City, was a medium security correctional facility for women. Case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of those who were incarcerated at Parkside.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult incarcerated individuals is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
Title
- Syracuse Developmental Center patient case files
Series Number
- B2697
Summary
- This series consists of patient case files from the Syracuse Developmental Center and its predecessors. Case files typically contain documentation of court commitment or voluntary admission, patient mental and medical history, progress reports, records of medical treatments, family contacts, transfers among residential units, disciplinary measures, and discharges.
Creator
- Syracuse Developmental Center
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 for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Title
- Strike case files
Series Number
- B0307
Summary
- This series consists mostly of information regarding hospital strikes. Some non-hospital labor strikes are also documented, such as those involving Associated General Contractors and Eastern Airlines. Information usually includes correspondence between the department and union leaders/hospital heads and case descriptions of the disputed issues between the parties.
Creator
- New York (State). State Mediation Board
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled Surrogate Decision Making Committee files
Series Number
- 19576
Summary
- The series consists of case files of Surrogate Decision-Making Committees (SDMC) documenting the process of obtaining informed consent for medical treatment for patients not competent to decide for themselves. The files primarily provide information on the patient's medical condition, evidence used to make decisions, and the panelists' final determinations.
Creator
- New York (State). State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled
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
- Woodbourne Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0059
Summary
- Woodbourne Correctional Facility, located in Sullivan County, N.Y., is a medium security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
- Woodbourne Correctional Facility
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
Title
- Lyon Mountain Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0065
Summary
- Lyon Mountain Correctional Facility, located in Clinton County, N.Y., was a minimum security correctional facility for male felons. The facility opened in 1984 and was closed by the State of New York in 2011. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men. This series contains the case file of one inmate incarcerated in Attica Correctional Facility at the time of the 1971 uprising.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
New York State Department of Correctional Services Edgecombe Correctional Facility Inmate Case Files
Title
- Edgecombe Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0067
Summary
- Edgecombe Residential Treatment Facility (formerly Edgecombe Correctional Facility), located in the New York City borough of Manhattan, is a minimum security correctional facility for female inmates and male inmates 18 years of age or older. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.