Skip to main content

Series 1: Historical, 1875-1919

 Series

Scope and Contents

This series tells a great deal about the history of House of Relief, portraying a vivid picture of its operation. It contains scholarly articles, anecdotal reports, cartoons and caricatures. The series includes a scrapbook of clippings from local newspapers relating to both House of Relief facilities (Chambers Street and Hudson Street). In addition, an issue of the Scientific American features an in-depth cover story about the opening of the House of Relief on Hudson Street, that includes eight engravings showing different areas.

Dates

  • 1875-1919

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Collection:

Historical records in the Medical Center Archives are protected by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996), internal policies requiring protection and confidential handling of PHI (protected health information), FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), or other institutional polices regarding internal or confidential records, and may require additional permissions prior to access. Some records in this collection are restricted and require additional permissions prior to access. View the container inventory for more information and visit the Medical Center Archives website for the most updated policies and procedures regarding access to historical materials containing restrictions.

Extent

10.79 Linear Feet (10 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

This series is arranged by subject and then chronologically.

Repository Details

Part of the Medical Center Archives of NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine Repository

Contact:
1300 York Avenue
Box #34
New York NY 10065
(212) 746-6072