Zone d'identification
Type of entity
Forme autorisée du nom
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
- Lunatic Asylum Visiting Committee; 1899-1926
Autre(s) forme(s) du nom
- Mental Hospital Committee (1926-1948)
Description area
Dates d’existence
Historique
Mental health provision in York was originally established privately, with the York Lunatic Asylum opened by public subscription in 1772 and run by a board of governors. In 1796, the Retreat was opened by the Society of Friends. Public provision of… read more
Functions, occupations and activities
Responsible for the building and running of the first city asylum. Business transacted included management of the asylum and details of individuals.
Contexte général
Mental health provision in York was originally established privately, with the York Lunatic Asylum opened by public subscription in 1772 and run by a board of governors. In 1796, the Retreat was opened by the Society of Friends. Public provision of… read more
Relationships area
Related entity
Identifier of related entity
Category of relationship
Type of relationship
Zone du contrôle
Identifiant de notice d'autorité
Identifiant du service d'archives
Rules and/or conventions used
International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa
Sources
JBM How York Governs Itself, BC 43/1