Series IV., Subseries G. Medical Records, 1897-1980.

Scope and content:

Contains several different types of patient medical records that describe treatment administered at Western State Hospital including clinical and operating room registers, dental records, and weight registers. This subseries also contains records related to controverial procedures such as patient sterilization and transorbital lobotomies. Researchers should note that additional treatment information can be found in Subseries C. Case Books. The medical records are part of accessions 41404 and 41253.

Arrangement:

Arranged alphabetically, and then chronologically within.

Access and use

Location of collection:
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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