Unit Title:
Accumulation:
1828-2018
Created:
1828-2018
Creator:
Mental Health Commission
Physical Description:
13 volumes, 1 microfilm reel, 4.33 cubic ft., 57.40 MB (12 digital files)
Language:
English
Biography or History:
unspecified
Custodial History:
unspecified
Acquisition Information:
none
Scope and Content:
This series is the record of proceedings of the governing body of South Carolina's mental health agency dating from its beginning as the board of regents of the Lunatic Asylum. Early minutes include discussions on the establishment of the agency, rules and regulations, and mention of the first admission. Information may include dates of meetings, names of members present, policy and procedural matters, property and building improvements, oral reports on patients, some annual reports to the General Assembly, staff reports, and financial and audit reports.
Appraisal Information:
unspecified
Accruals:
no
Arrangement:
Series arranged chronologically
Conditions Governing Access:
The first volume, 1828-1871, is restricted due to physical condition, but microfilm is available. Minutes that include patient identifying information are restricted for 75 years. Minutes dated after 1985 contain no patient identifying information and are open for research.
Conditions Governing Use:
none
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements:
none
Other Finding Aid:
none
Location of Originals:
South Carolina Department of Archives and History, 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223
Alternative Form Available:
1828-1885 also available on microfilm produced by this repository.
Related Material:
none
Bibliography:
none
Other Descriptive Data:
none
Processing Information:
none
