New York State Department of Mental Hygiene Buffalo Psychiatric Center Patient Case Files
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This accretion consists of post-1920 patient case files spanning case numbers from 16390 to 72776.
Title
- Buffalo Psychiatric Center patient case files
Quantity
- 1187 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- 14231_99
Creator
Arrangement
Numerical.
Administrative History
Previously known as the Buffalo State Hospital, the facility became Buffalo Psychiatric Center according to Chapter 558 of the Laws of 1974.
Scope and Content Note
This accretion consists of post-1920 patient case files spanning case numbers from 16390 to 72776.
Other Finding Aids
A patient card index and a patient case register are retained by the Buffalo Psychiatric Center.
Partial container list.
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.