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Displaying 9 Finding Aids
Title
- Logbooks of residents and visitors
Series Number
- B1669
Summary
- The series consists of a group of logbooks that record visits to/from various institutional sites by residents, employees, state officials, and private citizens over a span of many years. The exact place for which visitation is monitored is not always specified.
Creator
- Syracuse Developmental Center
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School correspondence and subject files
Series Number
- B0640
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, reports, publicity materials, deeds, and court records dealing with the founding, operation, and administration of the Thomas Indian School. Much of the correspondence concerns enrollment of Indian children at the school and placement of graduates at other institutions for further education. Also included are the contents of a cornerstone and lists of students and visitors. Access to certain records is restricted to protect personal privacy.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- Records less than 75 years old may be restricted under the personal privacy protection and other provisions of the Freedom of Information Law. Requests to use records must be reviewed according to State Archives procedures and approved by the State Archivist.
- Microfilm is unavailable for interlibrary loan or duplication because of the presence of restricted information.
- B0640-85: Boxes 6-8 are restricted.
Title
- Log books of visitors
Series Number
- A0031
Summary
- The series consists of log books of visitors attending celebrations of the 150th anniversary of the American Revolution. Volumes are labeled for Federal Hall, Philadelphia, and for Washington's Headquarters, Newburgh-on-the Hudson, during the Sesquicentennial International Exhibition. The records give visitor's name, address, and state or country; dates appear at the top of the page.
Creator
- New York (State). State Commission of the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- State Commission in Lunacy visitation book
Series Number
- B1743
Summary
- This series consists of periodic reports by the State Commission in Lunacy concerning visits to the Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital. Reports include information on buildings and grounds; the general administration and condition of the hospital; and the names of patients who were spoken to during visits.
Creator
- Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Records identifying 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
- New York State Lunatic Asylum visitors' book
Series Number
- B1489
Summary
- This series consists of a logbook of signatures of visitors to the State Lunatic Asylum. Date, name, and residence are recorded for each visitor. Brief notes concerning purpose of the visit are sometimes included. "With patient" indicates visitor was delivering patient for commitment.
Creator
- New York (State). State Lunatic Asylum
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
- Trustees' or visitors' record book
Series Number
- B1746
Summary
- This series documents visits and inspections by the Board of Trustees (after 1896 called Visitors) of the Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital (previously known as the State Homeopathic Asylum for the Insane at Middletown). The entries are relatively brief and describe conditions at the hospital as well as visits with individual patients.
Creator
- Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Records identifying 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
- Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center Board of Managers meeting minutes and visiting book
Series Number
- B1484
Summary
- This series consists of visitation books and minutes of meetings of the Board of Managers (later Board of Visitors) of the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center and its predecessors. Minutes document matters discussed by or reported to the board including resolutions passed; financial reports; conditions and improvements; patients admitted and discharged (some by death); patients recommended for discharge or transfer; committee reports; and officer elections. The visitation register notes the reason for the visit.
Creator
- Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
Access Restrictions
- Records identifying patients are 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
- Rome Developmental Center visitors register
Series Number
- B2380
Summary
- This volume documents date of visit, name of visitor, address or agency, and sometimes title of visitor to the Rome Developmental Center and its predecessor, the Rome State School. The volume seems to have been used only occasionally and only scattered dates are documented. The register is only partially filled and documents about 150 visitors.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Board of visitors' visiting book
Series Number
- B1538
Summary
- This series consists of a sign-in register for the Board of Managers (later Board of Visitors) of Marcy State Hospital (later Marcy Psychiatric Center). Each entry typically records only date and signature of each manager. Purpose or occasion of visit is rarely given.
Creator
- Marcy Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.