Research

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Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of information on men returned to Elmira for parole violations. Information includes name and number; date of return; date of first admission; maximum sentence or "Class" number; crime; county of sentencing; previous occupation; previous incarcerations; age; marital status; color; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of 11 volumes of registers containing summary information on incarcerated individuals at the time of their admission to Elmira. The registers cover the period from May 24, 1877 to December 27, 1950 and consecutive numbers from 1 to 51274. Registers covering the period from October .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York State Reformatory (Elmira, N.Y.)

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of statistical profiles of incarcerated individuals at the New York State Reformatory. Category statistics include type of offense; length of maximum and definite sentence; occupation; personal and physical characteristics; educational level; mental level; religion; color; ethnicity; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of a daily count of the population of incarcerated individuals at the Elmira Reformatory taken Monday through Friday at various intervals. Locations at which population counts were conducted include work areas (construction, laundry, kitchen, etc.); educational classes; guard house; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series indexes the consecutive number given to incarcerated individuals upon admission to Elmira Reformatory. Information includes last name, first name, and consecutive number..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Department of Correction

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

Binders contain typewritten opinions of the State's attorney general on questions about the sentencing and confinement of prisoners and other legal issues relating to prisons. Some of the opinions relate to cases of specific prisoners (although names are not always given) and some to general issues. .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York State Prison (New York, N.Y.)

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series contains summary information on prisoners received into the State Prison of the City of New York (Newgate Prison). The register is divided into sections by gender and race and lists name, birthplace, crime, county of conviction, sentence, and date of sentence. Some entries include residence, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This record series consists of the proceedings of the Commissioners, and the report of the Commissioners to the Legislature. Included are minutes and proceedings of Commissioners George Tibbits, Stephen Allen and Samuel M. Hopkins..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of inmates' psychological testing records, primarily the Tree-House-Person drawing test and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale test, but some Rorschach ink-blot pictures responses and Incomplete Sentences test forms, and Mooney Problem Check Lists are included. Files usually .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Auburn Correctional Facility

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of records of the Coordinator of Volunteer Services, who worked with the Logan Jaycees and the Jaycees Prison Chapter in Auburn. Records include questionnaires of persons touring the facility; articles on prison volunteer programs nationwide; Logan Jaycees monthly newsletter; prison .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

These are records of incarcerated individuals who died in Auburn Prison. Case files were kept for all incarcerated individuals, and records of deceased individuals were pulled from the active files and filed together..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series contains admission reports, hospital reports, medical records, correspondence, examination reports, injury reports, and pharmacy reports generated by the office of the Auburn Prison physician. The medical and record-keeping duties of the physician were spelled out in Chapter 382 of the Laws .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of records of females admitted to the Women's Prison at Auburn. Information includes consecutive and register numbers; name; date received; crime; sentence; date sentenced; county; court; judge; former trade or occupation; idle or employed when arrested; if married; color; age; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of records of inmates admitted to Auburn Prison. Information includes inmate's crime; admission date; occupation; habits; height; color; age; birthplace; education level; religion; previous criminal history; marital status; address of wife or relative; hair and eye color; description .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

35

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of a daily statistical record of inmates. Daily entries include the number of inmates on state work; sick in hospital; excused from labor; in punishment; new men received; miscellaneous; total in prison; discharged; and remarks..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of summary identification information on incarcerated male individuals at Auburn Prison. Included is name; identification number; color; aliases; term; sentence date; county; crime; reception date; residence; criminal act; Bertillon measurements related to face and hands; height; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of statistical records of Auburn prisons' population of incarcerated individuals. Information may include total number: in prison; in prison at morning and in evening; received; discharged; lodgers; applications for treatment; treated; not treated; excused from labor; pardoned; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of lists of inmates who were to be considered for parole. The records list number and name of inmate; crime; date received; sentence; minimum and maximum expiration dates; jail time; punishments; days lost; minimum expiration with lost time added; remarks; and whether an initial .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of psychologists' reports of the mental conditions of incarcerated individuals and recommendations for work assignments. Folders usually include psychologists' examination report, guidance and recommendation form; most files also include Auburn Prison Classification Clinic Psychologists' .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series records basic information about incarcerated individuals admitted to the prison. Information includes class, consecutive and register numbers, name, crime, sentence, dates received and sentenced, county, court, former trade or occupation; employment status; if could read or write; if married; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives