Does Miner Library have patient records from the Rochester State Hospital?
Answer
The historical records of the Rochester State Hospital were transferred to the Edward G. Miner Library in 1977. These are paper documents not digital and are held in our History of Medicine archives collection.
Because these records contain sensitive patient information, the State of New York has requested that these records be closed to the general public, including genealogists. Academic or other organization-based researchers who wish to access these records must obtain permission from Laurence Guttmacher, M.D., Clinical Director, Rochester Psychiatric Center, 1111 Elmwood Ave., Rochester NY 14620. A statement of research interest and the need to consult these records should accompany the permission request.
For additional information about the Rochester State Hospital records collection, visit our Rochester State Hospital and Monroe County Insane Asylum information pages.
For additional questions contact: Rare Books & Manuscripts Librarian