Clinical laboratory records, 1915-1968.

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Clinical laboratory records, 1915-1968.

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This series consists of clinical laboratory records from Willard State Hospital. Records include results of blood alcohol tests (1954-1968) performed for local law enforcement agencies; water supply tests (1958-1963) for coliform bacilli; lists of surgical specimens received (1947-1961); biopsy reports (1955-1962); a list of six patients tested as possible typhoid carriers; results of blood and spinal fluid tests (1915-1921) apparently performed at the Psychiatric Institute and the Division of Laboratories and Research of the Department of Health; and monthly statistical reports of tests performed (1937-1966).

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New York State Archives

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New York (State) Dept. of Mental Hygiene.

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Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)

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The Willard State Hospital School of Nursing grew out of two-year hospital attendant classes begun in 1887 at Willard Asylum. In 1922, in attempting to standardize education and training of nurses, all nursing schools in the State (affiliated with both general hospitals and mental hospitals) were brought under the authority of the State Education Department. From the description of Willard State Hospital School of Nursing records, 1917-1977. (New York State Archives). WorldCat record...

New York State Office of Mental Health

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Previously known as the Buffalo State Hospital, the facility became Buffalo Psychiatric Center according to Chapter 558 of the Laws of 1974. From the description of Buffalo Psychiatric Center patient case files, 1920-1975. (New York State Archives). WorldCat record id: 82286416 The original cemetery was started at Willard Asylum for the Insane (as the facility was then called) in 1870. Included in the original cemetery grounds was a Civil War cemetery for patien...