This series documents transfers of individual inmates (1911-1928) to Dannemora State Hospital, as well as daily hospital censuses (1919-1972). Transfer records include: inmate name and identification number; institution received from; date of transfer; number of previous "attacks;" date current attack began; former conditions; personal habits; supposed cause of insanity; insane relatives; statement made by patient at interview; actions of patient; other facts (usually statements of guards); and signature of physician. Other information, such as correspondence, is sometimes attached. Entries for early years are hand written on printed forms. Beginning ca. 1921, some narratives are typewritten and attached.
