Craig Developmental Center Photographs

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
Craig Colony for Epileptics was established in 1894 to offer residential, educational, occupational, and medical facilities for epileptics. It remained an institution for epileptics until 1967. Photographs in this series depict patient and employee housing; patient activities and recreation; treatment facilities; facility grounds and surrounding areas; livestock and gardens; staff; and other aspects of center life.
Title
Photographs
Quantity
4.25 cubic feet; circa 431 photographs
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1898
Creator
Arrangement

Numerical.

Administrative History

Craig Colony for Epileptics was established in 1894 to offer residential, educational, occupational, and medical facilities for epileptics. It remained an institution for epileptics until 1967.

Scope and Content Note

Photographs in this series depict patient and employee housing, patient activities and recreation, treatment facilities, view of grounds and surrounding areas, livestock and gardens, staff and administrators, and other aspects of center life. Many photographs in this series are mounted on cardboard backings. Images vary in size with the majority being approximately 11x14 inches to 16x20 inches including mount.

Alternate Formats Available

B1898-05: These images are available from the New York State Museum on CD-ROM.

B1714Series B1714, Patient admission histories, 1921-1941

14197Series 14197, Patient case files, [ca. 1896-1948]

B1813Series B1813, Property maps, 1895

B1900Series B1900, Board of Visitors meeting minutes, 1894-1980

B1901Series B1901, [ca. 1909-1935], Medical superintendent memoranda

Other Finding Aids

B1898-05: Item list is available at the repository.

Acquisition Information

B1898-13: These photographs were originally acquired by the Minnesota Historical Society. They were subsequently transferred to the New York State Archives in 1981.

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 for People with Developmental Disabilities.

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