Patient case books, 1879-1903.

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Patient case books, 1879-1903.

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Personal and medical histories of each patient admitted to the hospital. A one-page form gives personal and family data, physical description (sometimes with photograph), data on history of insanity, results of physical and mental health examination upon admission, and date and cause of admission and discharge from hospital. Additional pages contain daily comments on the patients' health, activities, behavior, attitudes, and occasionally medical treatment.

12.0 cu. ft. (50 v. in 12 boxes).

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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SNAC Resource ID: 8336610

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