Public Health Museum Services
Genealogical Research Services
The Public Health Museum maintains records that may be of interest to family members doing genealogical research for specific individuals who lived or worked at Tewksbury Hospital. Due to the nature and format of these records, interested parties must request a search, which will then be conducted by museum staff and volunteers.
What We Have:
The Tewksbury Hospital collection consists of patient intake records dating from 1854 to 1957, and patient discharge records dating from 1859 to 1955. We also maintain cemetery records for The Pines Cemetery and the No Name Cemetery off Livingston Street, Tewksbury.
*Both patient intake and discharge records have various gaps in their time frame.
If you are looking for Intake Records dating from 1854 to 1884, these records are available online thanks to the collaboration with the University of Massachusetts Lowell Libraries.
To view these records, click the link: libguides.uml.edu/c.php?g=492497&p=3369244
What We Do Not Have:
The Tewksbury Hospital collection does not include patient medical records, but general census information with limited information about disease or condition while at the institution. Patient medical records are held by the Tewksbury Hospital records department and anyone interested in those records would have to reach out to the records department directly. Those records are protected under federal privacy protection regulations.
What the Records Contain:
The records contain personal information about the patient or staff member. Generally, but not always, the records give the individual’s name, patient number, age, sex, birthplace, disease or condition, occupation, date of admission, address, discharge date, address of nearest relative or friend, and in some instances, date of death.
Fees:
The Public Health Museum requires a minimum initial fee of $40 in order to begin research and covers the first two hours of research time. This fee does not guarantee any results will be found. If the client requests additional information or research beyond two hours, the client will be billed an additional $20 per two hours of research. This fee helps support the Museum and ensures the continued care of vital records and collections.
The genealogical research service fee includes a search of all pertinent records for information about an individual patient or staff member. If a record is found, copies of the information contained therein will be provided to the requester via email or paper copy. Fees must be paid prior to delivery of information. Due to the number of research requests we receive, please allow four to six weeks to process your results.
Please Note: Those who submit a genealogy research service request are paying for museum staff and volunteers to conduct research, not for any results that the search may or may not yield. If the museum cannot meet the request we acknowledge the payment as a donation.
What We Have:
The Tewksbury Hospital collection consists of patient intake records dating from 1854 to 1957, and patient discharge records dating from 1859 to 1955. We also maintain cemetery records for The Pines Cemetery and the No Name Cemetery off Livingston Street, Tewksbury.
*Both patient intake and discharge records have various gaps in their time frame.
If you are looking for Intake Records dating from 1854 to 1884, these records are available online thanks to the collaboration with the University of Massachusetts Lowell Libraries.
To view these records, click the link: libguides.uml.edu/c.php?g=492497&p=3369244
What We Do Not Have:
The Tewksbury Hospital collection does not include patient medical records, but general census information with limited information about disease or condition while at the institution. Patient medical records are held by the Tewksbury Hospital records department and anyone interested in those records would have to reach out to the records department directly. Those records are protected under federal privacy protection regulations.
What the Records Contain:
The records contain personal information about the patient or staff member. Generally, but not always, the records give the individual’s name, patient number, age, sex, birthplace, disease or condition, occupation, date of admission, address, discharge date, address of nearest relative or friend, and in some instances, date of death.
Fees:
The Public Health Museum requires a minimum initial fee of $40 in order to begin research and covers the first two hours of research time. This fee does not guarantee any results will be found. If the client requests additional information or research beyond two hours, the client will be billed an additional $20 per two hours of research. This fee helps support the Museum and ensures the continued care of vital records and collections.
The genealogical research service fee includes a search of all pertinent records for information about an individual patient or staff member. If a record is found, copies of the information contained therein will be provided to the requester via email or paper copy. Fees must be paid prior to delivery of information. Due to the number of research requests we receive, please allow four to six weeks to process your results.
Please Note: Those who submit a genealogy research service request are paying for museum staff and volunteers to conduct research, not for any results that the search may or may not yield. If the museum cannot meet the request we acknowledge the payment as a donation.
For questions regarding genealogical research service requests, email [email protected] or call us at (978)-851-7321 ext. 2606.
Reminder: There is a fee for this service, as stated above.
Reminder: There is a fee for this service, as stated above.
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