Research

1

Creator:

Sing Sing Prison

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of original copies of commutations of sentences signed by the governor. Most relate to incarcerated individuals at Sing Sing but some for Auburn and Clinton are also included. Information includes name of the individual; county of sentence; name of prison; original prison term; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

 

 

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This series consists mostly of an inventory of furniture, equipment and property arranged by location at Clinton Prison. Quantity and value of each item are listed. Item values are totaled on each page and at the end of each section and at the end of the inventory. Also included are prison financial .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

 

 

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The Clinton Prison voucher register provides a chronological list of all vouchers paid by the prison agent in response to invoices received from contractors. Information includes the sequential number of the voucher; the name of the issuing agent; the names of the contractors being paid; and a description .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of a journal recording Clinton Prison's cash receipts, disbursements, and balances and as such provides an on-going record of the prison's income, expenditures, and cash on-hand. Categories include cash receipts, balances, and disbursements. Entries list name of account, fund or .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

 

 

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This series consists of the Clinton Prison physician's log of daily, monthly, and yearly totals of information on the Clinton inmate population. Information includes inmate count; number discharged, died, transferred or received, applied for medical treatment, treated, not treated, excused, and days .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

Creator:

Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

 

 

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This series consists of a journal containing information on miscellaneous Clinton Prison financial accounts. Most of the information apparently relates to profit and loss in the prison's production of iron and nails. Information includes the individual's name, the amount of the account, and a shorthand .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

7

Creator:

Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

 

 

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This series consists of Clinton Prison's general ledger, which functioned as the principal record of final entry for all Clinton's financial transactions. The ledger records Clinton's production and sale of textiles, woodenware, tin ware, and other items. Most customer accounts consist of prisons, reformatories, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

8

Creator:

Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

 

 

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This series consists of daily information on inmates receiving medical treatment at Clinton Prison. In addition to regular medical needs, Clinton served as the facility for all inmates suffering from tuberculosis. Information includes descriptions of the general inmate population; number of inmates .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

9

Creator:

New York (State). Governor

 

 

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These registers report summary information on incarcerated individuals committed to state correctional institutions and selected county penitentiaries each month. Information is handwritten in columns on preprinted pages which were later bound into volumes for each year. Monthly reports from each institution .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives