Series IV., Subseries D. Commitment Records, 1826-1900.

Scope and content:

Contains commitment order books and commitment papers (also known as "lunacy papers") for patients who were legally committed to Western State Hospital. Both the order books and the papers contain personal information about the patients including place of residence, type of illness, and other pertinent details. The commitment records are part of accessions 31030 and 41404.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888

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