Rules and regulations for the government of those employed in the New York Asylum for Idiots, Syracuse, N.Y / [H.B. Wilbur].

  • Wilbur, H. B. (Hervey Backus), 1820-1883.
Date:
[1865]
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Credit: Rules and regulations for the government of those employed in the New York Asylum for Idiots, Syracuse, N.Y / [H.B. Wilbur]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    RULES AND REGULATIONS For the Government of those Employed in the YfW*. Syracuse, N. Y. General Rules. ! I' I Iii making engagements with any individuals, who enter the service of the institution, it is to he distinctly understood, at the outset, that while connected with it, they are to obey all the Rules, and comply with all the Regulations, now in force, or that may hereafter be made for its government, by the Superintendent. All persons employed will have certain duties allotted them, which are to be done at prescribed hours; but in addition they are expected to perform cheerfully any other duties that may be assigned them by the proper officers, even at unusual hours. By every means in their power, they are expected to strive to promote the special objects of this institution. To this end, they must be faithful, honest, industri¬ ous and punctual in all their relations and duties to the Asylum. They are to treat the officers of the Institution, all visitop^-dmd each other, with respect and courtesy, always. In all.4lTeir inter¬ course with the pupils, they must exercise the utmost kindness, for¬ bearance and self-control; not only, when having the immediate charge of them, but when incidentally brought in contact with them. They are to avoid speaking of the peculiarities of the children to strangers or persons not connected with the institution, or reporting the conduct, conversation or names of the pupils. They are not to speak disrespectfully of the Asylum or any of its officers.