Series III. Financial Records, 1838-1985.

Extent:

Extent: 5.675 cubic feet of records and 194 volumes.

Scope and content:

Contains a variety of financial records including those related to accounting, budgeting, farm and sewing production, sales, and procurement of supplies. This series also contains the records of the auditor and the steward, two important positions within the hierarchy of Western State Hospital. The auditor (often also the superintendent) controlled the allocation and spending of hospital funds and reported to the Board of Directors. The steward served as the superintendent's assistant in the administration of business and financial affairs. The steward was responsible for maintaining accurate day-to-day financial records. The records in this series document various aspects of the finanical history of Western State Hospital. The original order and grouping of these volumes is unclear, but an attempt was made to keep similar records together under headings stamped on the books, however some categories were created by the archivist due to the absence of any identifying information. In many cases there are gaps in time and sequence that cannot be explained.

Arrangement:

Arrangement varies by subseries.

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