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Guide to the Wyoming Board of Charities and Reform, Wyoming Tuberculosis Sanatorium/Sanitarium Records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0080.27

Scope and Content

The Wyoming Board of Charities and Reform Wyoming Tuberculosis Sanatorium/Sanitarium collection contains records created during the operation of the institution.

Microfilmed resident file entries are included in the Wyoming Retirement Center finding aid.

Dates

  • 1927-1986

Language of Materials

English .

Access Restrictions

Access to patient and personnel records is restricted.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Historical Note

The Wyoming Retirement Center provides skilled nursing care to residents with mental health, dementia, and medical needs with the goal of stabilizing and helping residents reach their highest functional level. It is located on the site of the former Wyoming Tuberculosis Sanitarium in Basin, Wyoming. As the demand for Tuberculosis treatment declined, the facility gradually transitioned to elder care. In 1958, a program was established whereby the Wyoming Pioneer Home was given twelve nursing care beds at the Wyoming Sanitarium in Basin, now the Wyoming Retirement Center, to assist in caring for those with more extensive medical needs. This was gradually expanded. The facility now serves exclusively as a long-term, convalescent, and respite care facility

When the Board of Charities and Reform was abolished by popular vote on a constitutional amendment in 1990, the Retirement Center became a part of the Department of Health. It is now under the Aging Division.

Extent

7.5 cubic feet

Abstract

Records of the Wyoming Tuberculosis Sanatorium/Sanitarium in Basin, Wyoming, operated by the Board of Charities and Reform, focusing on resident care.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject or record type.

Acquisition Information

Transferred from the Board of Charities and Reform.

Related Material

Copies of publications, like reports, may also be available at the Wyoming State Library.

RG0080, Wyoming Board of Charities and Reform Board and Executive Secretary Records, Wyoming State Archives

RG0080.11, Hot Springs State Park, Wyoming State Archives.

RG0080.18, Wyoming Pioneer Home, Wyoming State Archives.

RG0080.21, Wyoming Retirement Center, Wyoming State Archives.

RG0001, Gubernatorial Records, Wyoming State Archives

RG0117, Department of Health, Wyoming State Archives

Separated Material

For the purpose of this finding aid, records created by the institutions, rather than the BCR executive board, have been cataloged under the institional name in separate finding aids.

Processing Information

Processed prior to 2005. Finding aid updated as new material arrives. Encoded in 2018.

Title
Guide to the Wyoming Board of Charities and Reform Records, Wyoming Tuberculosis Sanatorium/Sanitarium Records, 1927-1986
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Suzi Taylor
Date
© 2018
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is written in: English, Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository

Contact:
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Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
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