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New York (State). State Lunatic Asylum. Visitors' book, 1842-1847.

Title: Visitors' book, 1842-1847.

This series consists of a log book containing signatures of visitors to the State Lunatic Asylum. Date, name, and residence is recorded for each visitor. Brief notes concerning purpose of the visit are sometimes included. "With patient" indicates visitor was delivering patient for commitment.

ArchivalResource: 0.25 cu. ft. (1 volume)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/80312622 View

New York (State). State Lunatic Asylum. Certificates of insanity, 1884-1886.

Title: Certificates of insanity, 1884-1886.

This series contains abstracts of certificates of insanity and indigence issued by county judges. Each certificate gives name of alleged insane person; his municipality and county of residence; date of admission to Utica State Hospital; occupation; by whom brought; date of certificate; and name and signature of county judge issuing certificate.

ArchivalResource: 0.25 cu. ft. (1 volume)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/83238669 View

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.). Coffee and Spice Department ledger, 1898-1902.

Title: Coffee and Spice Department ledger, 1898-1902.

This series consists of one ledger created at the Utica State Hospital apparently to record sales or transfers of quantities of coffee and spices to several other state hospitals. Accounts include date; item and amount purchased; price per unit; and total amount paid. The ledger also contains an account for coffee and spices purchased by Utica State Hospital, and three accounts for purchases from coffee and spice vendors.

ArchivalResource: .25 cu. ft. (1 volume)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122583199 View

Cope, Thomas P. (Thomas Pym), 1768-1854. Cope family papers, 1795-1891.

Title: Cope family papers, 1795-1891.

Letters, legal, business and financial papers, accounts, minutes, diary, portraits and other papers chiefly related to the Cope family of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Papers of Thomas Pym Cope (1768-1854) relate to business and civic interests in Philadelphia (Poor laws, public schools, public water, first bridge over the Schuylkill, etc.); papers (1816-1823) related to Philadelphia Yearly Meeting committee aiding German Separatists led by Joseph M. Bimeler (Bäumler); letters and documents related to legal aspects of the Separation of 1827-1828 within Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. Letters (1799-1847) to Cope from Friends and others discuss slavery and immigration of free blacks to Haiti, the War of 1812, business conditions, etc. Papers of Alfred Cope (1806-1875) include minutes and accounts related to disbursement of money to Menominee Indians (1849); papers of Philip C. Garrett (1834-1905) discuss formation of Haverford College Alumni Association (1857), also his diary while at Haverford (1851); letters (1854-1857) of Thomas Garrett (1789-1871) discuss his work assisting fleeing slaves. Letters to Thomas Pim Cope while he was in Europe (1858) related to ship "Tuscarora," also letters from family and friends while he was on a religious journey in Great Britain and France with Samuel Morris in 1890; seven letters (1890-1891) of Alban Cope while a patient at New York State Lunatic Asylum (Utica) and Hartford Retreat; letters (1890) of Elizabeth W. Cope to her husband Thomas Pim Cope discuss family matters, including son Alban; letter (1864) of J.M. M'Kim discusses freedmen; letters of William Drinker Cope discuss land and business matters; other correspondents in collection include Abigail Barker, Moses Brown, Francis R. Cope, Henry Cope, John S. Cope, Margaret Cope, Walter Cope, Thomas Eddy, James Milnor, Inazō Nitobe and others.

ArchivalResource: ca. 1, 036 items (6 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/28815397 View

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.). Superintendent's correspondence, 1842-1948.

Title: Superintendent's correspondence, 1842-1948.

ArchivalResource: 1 cu. ft.

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Utica State Hospital (N.Y.). Records of commitments, 1896-1901.

Title: Records of commitments, 1896-1901.

ArchivalResource: .6 cu. ft. (5 volumes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122618299 View

New York (State). Office of Mental Health. Utica State Hospital patient case files, 1843-1898.

Title: Utica State Hospital patient case files, 1843-1898.

This accretion consists of 104 bound volumes of case files for patients admitted to Utica State Hospital from 1843 to1898. Earlier records are completely narrative; later records include printed forms with information added.

ArchivalResource: ca. 36 cubic feet (104 volumes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/81402967 View

Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center. Photographic images of mental health patients, staff, and facilities, [ca. 1900-1990] (bulk 1958-1985)

Title: Photographic images of mental health patients, staff, and facilities, [ca. 1900-1990] (bulk 1958-1985)

ArchivalResource: B1560-97: 9 cu. ft. (ca. 7,000 photographs, 4,000 negatives, 750 slides, and 5 CD-ROMs)B1560-98: .75 cu. ft. (ca. 1,000 photographs)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/83877481 View

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.). Prescription register, 1889-1893.

Title: Prescription register, 1889-1893.

This series consists of a register of medical prescriptions given to patients (1889-1893) at the New York State Lunatic Asylum (later Utica State Hospital). Information includes patient name; date each prescription was commenced and discontinued; and medication and amount prescribed.

ArchivalResource: 0.25 cu. ft. (1 volume)

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New York (State). State Lunatic Asylum. Reference copy of published statistics on British insane, 1844.

Title: Reference copy of published statistics on British insane, 1844.

The series consists of a copy of the "Statistical Appendix to the Report of the Metropolitan Commissioners in Lunacy." This published appendix, pertaining to patients in institutions for the insane in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, was kept as a reference work at the State Asylum for the Insane. Extensive statistics are given for admissions; readmissions; discharges; deaths, cures; forms and causes of insanity; hereditary dispositions; and causes of deaths.

ArchivalResource: 0.1 cu. ft. (1 volume)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/83195213 View

New York (State). State Lunatic Asylum. Employee payroll records, 1856-1869.

Title: Employee payroll records, 1856-1869.

This series consists of payroll records (December 1856-March 1869) for employees of the State Lunatic Asylum (later Utica State Hospital). Payroll information for each month includes employee name; position; rate per month; time worked; expenses or any additional payment; and amount due. Employees leaving the payroll are noted. Total numbers are given for each month.

ArchivalResource: .6 cu. ft. (1 volume)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122537291 View

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.). Statements and transcripts relating to incidents involving alleged staff misconduct or neglect of duty, 1926-1929.

Title: Statements and transcripts relating to incidents involving alleged staff misconduct or neglect of duty, 1926-1929.

This series documents official investigations into complaints of charges of misconduct or neglect of duty by staff members. The complaints originate from patients, former patients, and staff members. Record types include correspondence from former patients; and notifications of hearings, personnel suspensions, and terminations.

ArchivalResource: 0.1 cu. ft. (ca. 30 incident reports)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/84365379 View

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.). Ward inspection reports, 1953-1954.

Title: Ward inspection reports, 1953-1954.

This series consists of nightly ward reports of patient activities, conditions, and events observed by hospital personnel of the Utica State Hospital. Information usually includes census; names of patients present and absent on home visits; notes on medication given; and notes on patients' physical condition and behavior. The ward documented by all the reports is apparently Northside.

ArchivalResource: 0.1 cu. ft. (2 volumes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/81401912 View

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.). Admission, discharge, and parole registers, 1843-1985.

Title: Admission, discharge, and parole registers, 1843-1985.

These registers were maintained by staff of the State Lunatic Asylum (later the Utica State Hospital) for the purpose of recording patient admissions, discharges, and paroles.

ArchivalResource: 6 cu. ft. (15 volumes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/123406741 View

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.). Shock therapy treatment log, 1948-1949.

Title: Shock therapy treatment log, 1948-1949.

This series consists of one shock therapy treatment log recording approximately 3,000 treatment sessions. Each daily entry lists names and technical data for patients receiving shock therapy. Remarks are also frequently included, usually concerning reasons why no treatment was given or when treatment was instituted or terminated.

ArchivalResource: 0.1 cu. ft. (1 volume)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/84115391 View

New York (State). State Lunatic Asylum. Order book, 1866-1886.

Title: Order book, 1866-1886.

This series consists of lists of items ordered by an unidentified entity at the State Lunatic Asylum. No prices or costs are given. Amounts or numbers of items are frequently not given. A wide variety of items are listed, for example: window shades; medicine cups; tabacco; fabric; plow parts; coats, pants, hose, and neck ties; clams; coal; pine boards; chess pieces; cow feed; tape; tea; candles; magazines; hammers; buttons; hinges; flags; and many other items.

ArchivalResource: 0.50 cu. ft. (2 volumes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/78033844 View

Marcy State Hospital (N.Y.). Personal service schedules, 1949-1951.

Title: Personal service schedules, 1949-1951.

This series consists of salary and wage estimates for resident officers and employees of Marcy State Hospital (1949-1950) and Utica State Hospital (1950-1951). Section 37 of the Mental Hygiene Law required that directors of institutions within the Department of Mental Hygiene prepare estimates of all expenses for ensuing fiscal periods. Section 36 of the Mental Hygiene Law required that salaries and wages be included in these estimates.

ArchivalResource: .5 cu. ft. (2 volumes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122346716 View

Monthly reports and minutes of meetings of boards of managers of state institutions

Title: Monthly reports and minutes of meetings of boards of managers of state institutions

This series consists of reports and minutes of meetings submitted to the governor by boards of managers of state institutions documenting their visitation and inspection of these institutions as required bylaw. The reports provide information on the condition of the facilities, financial and administrative matters, and population of the institution. The minutes detail the organization of the board and election of officers, and provide similar information on the institution and its population as do the reports.

ArchivalResource: 12.7 cubic feet (183 volumes)

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Utica State Hospital (N.Y.). Physician's daily reports, 1885-1902.

Title: Physician's daily reports, 1885-1902.

This series consists of daily reports of assistant physicians of the State Lunatic Asylum (later Utica State Hospital) to the medical superintendent. Each report consists of a printed form and covers a twenty-four hour period. Statistical information is given by department for capacity; census; number of patients in bed; idle; employed; out for exercise; chapel or entertainment; patients on parole; and attendants on duty, sick or on vacation.

ArchivalResource: .6 cu. ft. (5 volumes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/77607296 View

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.). Patient indexes, 1849-1903.

Title: Patient indexes, 1849-1903.

ArchivalResource: 1 cu. ft. (3 volumes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122459348 View

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.). Annual reports, 1843-1942.

Title: Annual reports, 1843-1942.

ArchivalResource: 2.6 cu. ft. (58 v.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/77985922 View

Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890. Francis E. Spinner papers, 1802-1875.

Title: Francis E. Spinner papers, 1802-1875.

Letters dealing with the New York State Supreme Court of Herkimer County, including bills of judgment, letters of discharge, orders of transportation, and inventories of Supreme Court furnishings; an account book for Spinner when he was sheriff of Herkimer County; also letters of a military content dealing with the 5th Brigade of the New York State Militia, including bills from Aylesworth and Holmes of Utica; also, letters dealing with construction and personnel matters of the New York State Lunatic Asylum at Utica, on whose planning commission Spinner served. Also, correspondence with Edwin D. Morgan, Thurlow Weed, William P. Fessenden, and with Benson J. Lossing concerning the origin of the United States Treasury seal. Also, correspondence with Morgan discussing Horace Greeley, and the Grant administration; and a letter from H. Bostwick concerning the Auburn State Prison. Includes family correspondence, particularly of John Peter Spinner, and material on Spinner's change from the Democratic to the Whig Party. Collection of letters and documents pertaining to the professional career of Francis E. Spinner, Congressman (NY, 1854-1861) and Treasurer of the United States (1861-1874). The material provides a detailed picture of the life of an active politician on the state and national scene, especially on the fiscal operation of the country including the Civil War period. Also includes diary by John Peter Spinner, father of Francis E. Spinner.

ArchivalResource: .7 cubic ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/63937420 View

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.). Weekly census reports of veterans, 1922-1930.

Title: Weekly census reports of veterans, 1922-1930.

This series consists of approximately 490 weekly census reports of veterans of the United States armed forces who were patients at Utica State Hospital. Each weekly report form consists of a single, two-part, printed sheet. Table "A" shows categories for general, tuberculosis, and neuro-psych patients. In these reports, all patients are listed as neuro-psych. Statistics are given for number of patients remaining at end of previous week; admitted during the week reported; discharged during the week; died during the week; and remaining at the end of the week.

ArchivalResource: 0.25 cu. ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/82126370 View

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.). State Commissioners in Lunacy visiting book, 1889-1913.

Title: State Commissioners in Lunacy visiting book, 1889-1913.

This series consists of records of visits to the State Lunatic Asylum (later Utica State Hospital) by the members of the State Commission in Lunacy (1889-1912). Each entry gives date of visit, names and signatures of commissioner, and areas of the hospital visited. Also documented are recommendations adopted during meetings of the commissioners at Albany.

ArchivalResource: .35 cu. ft. (2 volumes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/79237380 View

Utica Psychiatric Center (N.Y.). Patient and employee x-ray log books, 1938-1980.

Title: Patient and employee x-ray log books, 1938-1980.

This series consists of logbooks recording information related to x-rays taken of patients and employees of Utica State Hospital (later Utica Psychiatric Center). Each entry typically records date, number, name and area of the body x-rayed. Some volumes contain only lists of patients to be x-rayed and the dates of scheduled appointments. There are no actual x-rays in the series.

ArchivalResource: 1.75 cu. ft. (25 volumes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122629807 View

New York (State). Dept. of Mental Hygiene. Medical Inspector of the State Hospital Commission. Medical inspectors' notes of visitation of state hospitals and private institutions, 1915-1939 (with gaps).

Title: Medical inspectors' notes of visitation of state hospitals and private institutions, 1915-1939 (with gaps).

Narrative notes include date and time of arrival; professional staff on duty; list of staff vacancies, patient census statistics; notes on new admissions; discharges; deaths; and special interviews with patients about complaints regarding care and treatment, accidents, and injuries. They also provide remarks on food and recent improvements and repairs to buildings and grounds. Notes on patients include lists of patients to be examined by the inspector, ward, name of patient, admission date, age, duration before admission, diagnosis, and memorandum notes.

ArchivalResource: 6 cu. ft. (12 volumes).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122415801 View

Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center. Newsletters, 1957-1994.

Title: Newsletters, 1957-1994.

ArchivalResource: 3.25 cu. ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/81838338 View

New York (State). State Lunatic Asylum. Construction journals, 1838-1846.

Title: Construction journals, 1838-1846.

This series consists of account journals documenting expenses and payments for construction of the State Lunatic Asylum at Utica . Information given for each payment includes name of account; a note indicating what payment is for (usually type of labor or material supplied); amount paid; check number; and a page or account number indicating location where the entry is recorded in a separate account ledger.

ArchivalResource: 0.7 cu. ft. (3 volumes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/80637255 View

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.). Daily reports and census records, 1857-1955 (bulk 1857-1889, 1906-1923)

Title: Daily reports and census records, 1857-1955 (bulk 1857-1889, 1906-1923)

This series consists of daily census records maintained by staff of the State Lunatic Asylum (later Utica State Hospital). Record format and information recorded varies slightly over time but always includes a daily enumeration of total male and female patients with number admitted and discharged. Other information generally consists of brief notes concerning visitors; religious services or entertainment programs; departures, destinations, and return of staff; weather; meetings; unusual canal conditions; and other events and activities.

ArchivalResource: 3.2 cu. ft. (5 volumes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/151674373 View

Utica Psychiatric Center (N.Y.). Board of Managers meeting minutes and visiting book, 1842-1985.

Title: Board of Managers meeting minutes and visiting book, 1842-1985.

ArchivalResource: 1.75 cu. ft. (8 volumes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/81672515 View

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.). Blotters and requisition books, 1881-1903.

Title: Blotters and requisition books, 1881-1903.

This series consists of accounting books of Utica State Hospital documenting requisitions and expenditures primarily for patient apparel. Other items listed for patients include bedding; fabric; thread; yarn; combs and brushes; repair of clothing and shoes; and soap.

ArchivalResource: .75 cu. ft. (4 volumes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/84096156 View

New York (State). State Lunatic Asylum. Matron's ledger, 1860-1864.

Title: Matron's ledger, 1860-1864.

This series consists of a ledger of expenses for female patients kept by the matron of the State Lunatic Asylum at Utica (N.Y.). Patient accounts are listed either under the county responsible for the expenses, or as private accounts.

ArchivalResource: 0.25 cu. ft. (1 volume)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/83156089 View

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.). Bindery and printing records, 1850-1936.

Title: Bindery and printing records, 1850-1936.

ArchivalResource: 1.3 cu. ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/79736299 View

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.). Contracts and specifications, 1888-1895.

Title: Contracts and specifications, 1888-1895.

This series consists of transcribed contracts, specifications, and proposals from contractors and suppliers for a wide variety of construction projects , work on building additions, repairs and improvements, and for equipment for Utica State Hospital. Contracts are for such proposed projects and material as fire escapes; chimneys; greenhouses; windows; skylights; floors; laundry equipment; sewers; entire additional buildings; printing; kitchen equipment; beds; doorbells; coal; installation of plumbing; and telephone equipment.

ArchivalResource: 0.25 cu. ft. (1 volume)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/77878803 View

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.). Patient diagnosis meeting notes, 1926-1932.

Title: Patient diagnosis meeting notes, 1926-1932.

This series consists of eight typewritten volumes of patient case histories and diagnoses. The format of each diagnosis typically consists of a family history; personal history; description of onset of symptoms of mental disturbance; abstract of continued notes; notes of interview prior to presentation; conclusions; diagnosis; prognosis; proposed treatment; extensive notes of interview of patient at staff meeting; and staff discussion and conclusion of each physician present at the meeting.

ArchivalResource: 2 cu. ft. (8 volumes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/77774820 View

New York (State). State Lunatic Asylum. Ledger, 1842-1847.

Title: Ledger, 1842-1847.

This series consists of one ledger containing debits, credits, and other transactions under a variety of accounts and headings, including State Treasurer; Oneida Bank; building fixtures and drains; furniture; attendants, assistants, and labor; fuel and lights; provisions and household stores; accounts of individual patients by name; miscellaneous and contingent expenses; steward; the well; books and stationery; leases; farm, garden and barn; improvement of the grounds; officers' salaries; clothing of patients; the barn (construction payroll); accounts of individual counties; supply of water; and furniture for new building. Balances of all accounts are given for some years.

ArchivalResource: .3 cu. ft. (1 volume)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122601807 View

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.). Daybooks and journals, 1842-1891.

Title: Daybooks and journals, 1842-1891.

This series consists of accounting journals of the State Lunatic Asylum (later Utica State Hospital). The journals record payments made by the hospital for a variety of expenses. These transactions were later entered into ledgers (many no longer extant) under individual accounts or expense categories.

ArchivalResource: 1 cu. ft. (3 volumes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122468835 View

New York (State). State Lunatic Asylum. Construction expense ledger, 1838-1839.

Title: Construction expense ledger, 1838-1839.

This series consists of a ledger recording payments made to the accounts of construction suppliers, contractors, and individual workers for construction of the State Lunatic Asylum. Listed for each worker or company account are date, check number, amount paid, and nature of expense (work performed or materials furnished). Also shown for each entry is a page number indicating where the expense was recorded in another journal.

ArchivalResource: 0.25 cu. ft. (1 volume)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/84971697 View

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.). State Commission in Lunacy policy and meeting records, 1889-1932.

Title: State Commission in Lunacy policy and meeting records, 1889-1932.

This series consists of informational and policy documents issued by the State Commission in Lunacy and Maintained by the Utica State Hospital. Documents include transcripts of conferences; orders transferring patients (listed by name) among various institutions; decisions rendered by the Commission; guidelines; policy resolutions; samples of official forms to be used at state hospitals; minutes of meetings of the Commission; copies of laws effecting the insane; and notifications of changes in laws regarding the insane sent to public officials and members of the medical and legal professions having duties relating to the insane.

ArchivalResource: 1.5 cu. ft. (7 volumes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/79991358 View

Brown, John L., insurance agent. [Collection of tickets, passes, advertisements, price lists, and other miscellaneous ephemera.].

Title: [Collection of tickets, passes, advertisements, price lists, and other miscellaneous ephemera.]. [1829-1906]

ArchivalResource: 28 items ; 41 x 19 cm. or smaller.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/747046744 View

Utica Psychiatric Center (N.Y.). School of Nursing records, 1896-1980 (bulk 1920-1980).

Title: School of Nursing records, 1896-1980 (bulk 1920-1980).

This series contains records from the Utica State Hospital (later Utica Psychiatric Center) School of Nursing. A very small amount of information for Marcy State Hospital School of Nursing and affiliated schools at Faxon Hospital and St. Luke's Memorial Hospital Center is also included.

ArchivalResource: 8.25 cu. ft. (including 3,500 cards)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122629814 View

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.). Personnel application records, 1896-1909.

Title: Personnel application records, 1896-1909.

This series consists of bound volumes containing summary information taken from applications for employment at Utica State Hospital. Information is given in columnar form for each applicant and includes spaces for date of application; name of applicant; age; height; weight; civil condition; degree of education; previous occupation; state or country of birth; town of residence; persons giving recommendations (usually blank); position examined for; person examining; civil service rating; date of appointment; and remarks. Remarks (when given) typically give dates and reasons for resignations or reasons employment was not accepted.

ArchivalResource: 1 cu. ft. (2 volumes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122519972 View