STILLWATER STATE PRISON:

An Inventory of Its Physical Condition Record at the Minnesota Historical Society

Government Records

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Creator: Minnesota State Prison (Stillwater, Minn.).
Title:Physical Condition Record.
Dates:1875-1913.
Language:Materials in English.
Abstract:Inmates' medical records, listing personal and family medical history, physical description, mental and physical condition at time of entry and discharge, inmate number, and related information.
Quantity:2.5 cubic feet (6 volumes).
Location: See Detailed Description for shelf locations.

Expand/CollapseSCOPE AND CONTENTS

The first volume was begun about 1897 and includes everyone in prison at that date, while later volumes list inmates as they entered the prison.


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Expand/CollapseARRANGEMENT

Chronological.


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Expand/CollapseOTHER FINDING AIDS

Each volume is indexed, although sometimes an index for two volumes is consolidated in one volume.

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Expand/CollapseADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Availability:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Minnesota State Prison (Stillwater, Minn.). Physical Condition Record. Minnesota Historical Society.

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

Accession Information:

Accession numbers: none; 980-23

Processing Information:

Catalog ID number: 990017043190104294


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DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Location
114.E.14.3BVolume A, 1875-1897.
Volume B, 1897-1901.
Volume C, 1901-1905.
Location
114.E.14.4F-1Volume D, 1905-1909.
Location
114.E.14.4F-2Volume E, 1909-1911.
Volume F, 1911-1913.

Expand/CollapseCATALOG HEADINGS

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics:
Medical records -- Minnesota.
Prisoners -- Minnesota -- Registers.
Prisoners -- Health and hygiene -- Minnesota.
Prisoners -- Medical care -- Minnesota.
Prisoners -- Mental health services -- Minnesota.
Document Types:
Registers.

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