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Each volume begins with an alphabetic index of patients, which is cross referenced to numbered pages in the volume. Each case history comprises two or more pages. The case histories begin with a printed form filled out in manuscript upon admission. This form contains 50 items, such as: Name of Patient; Date of Admission; Occupation; Habits; Sucicidal Tendencies; Insane Relations and Inheritance; Approved by Judge, etc.
Following the printed items are detailed case notes, sometimes accompanied by a photograph of the patient, letters of referral, and status of patient (discharged, transferred, or deceased).
Women:
Volume 1 Admission records for 149 women, January 1880-June 1882
(with Index at front of volume)
Volume 2 Admission records for 149 women, June 1882-September 1884
(No Index or volume cover)
Volume 3 Admission records for 106 women, May 1896-December 1897
(With Index)
Volume 4 Admission records for 110 women, March 1900-November 1902
(With Index and some photographs)
Volume 5 Admission records for 59 women, December 1908-December 1909
Men:
Volume 6 Admission records for 154 men, 1888-1889