Commitments, 1936
Scope and Contents
The forms in this series document the commitment of individuals that the Commonwealth of Virginia classified as "mentally ill" to public institutions and private facilities.
Dates
- Creation: 1936
Conditions Governing Access
The records in this series are closed to researchers for 125 years after their creation. The commitment records contain sensitive health information about the subjects involved. Access restriction exist to protect their privacy.
Extent
From the Collection: 91 Volumes
From the Collection: 3.75 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections Repository
Arthur J. Morris Law Library
580 Massie Road
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22903 United States
archives@law.virginia.edu