Private hospital records

While we don't hold records of patients in private hospitals in the State Archives Collection, there are records you can use to find out more about the hospitals themselves. This webinar examines the records that inform us about the operation of private hospitals in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Accessing patient-identifying records

Information on how to obtain access to closed records

Mental health facilities guide

This guide describes the different types of patient records available and where to access them. It also provides a brief history of mental health care administration