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41
Creator:
Auburn Prison
Title:
Series:
B0068
Dates:
[circa 1816]-1894, 1908-1949
Abstract:
The volumes in this series document incarcerated individuals released from Auburn Prison. The amount and detail of information recorded varies over time, but typically includes name, age, date sentenced, term to which sentenced, and date and nature of discharge (parole, commutation, pardon, transfer, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
42
Creator:
Auburn Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of records of employee absences from Auburn prison. Information includes date; absentee's name; title; reason for absences; number absent on vacation and day off. All staff appear to be listed: Principal Keeper-Assistant Superintendent; Assistant Principal Keeper, 2nd Assistant .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
43
Creator:
Auburn Prison
Abstract:
This series records the sale of goods produced at Auburn Prison. Each page lists the name and address of a customer, usually a state agency, institution or county clerk's office; the item bought or sold; transaction date and unit price of the item. Also included are credits, gross sales, and net sales .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
44
Creator:
Auburn Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of records of incarcerated individuals granted parole from Auburn Prison. Information includes consecutive number; name; date received; minimum and maximum terms; expiration dates; parole date; delinquency date; date returned for parole violation; delinquent time to serve; parole .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
45
Creator:
Auburn Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of materials and instructions for psychological testing of incarcerated individuals. Included are a variety of tests, blank test and score sheets; Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Manual; completed written tests; instructions; test catalogues; psychologists' reports of incarcerated .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
46
Creator:
Western Reformatory for Women
Abstract:
This series consists of notebooks recording daily activities at the Western Reformatory for Women. Information includes records of routine inspections at various posts; items going into and out of the laundry; officers' orders; issuances of items such as shoes; visitors; behavior of inmates in segregation .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
47
Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of daily records of disciplinary actions at Clinton Prison. Information includes number and name of inmate, name of officer, nature of offense, and form of punishment. The record from 1895-1896 includes discharges from solitary confinement, executions, inmate location changes, and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
48
Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Abstract:
These photographs of Clinton Prison, mostly from 1932-1945, depict buildings and facilities, such as prison shop; barber shop; kitchen; mess hall; reservoir; athletic facilities; and hospitals. Also depicted are locations of accidents, assaults, suicides, and other special occurrences. Also included .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
49
Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series contains a morning and evening census of inmates. Information includes number out, in punishment and observation cells, in hospital, halls, or corridors. Later entries record daily population of first, second, third, and fourth offenders, both white and "colored." Also included are notes .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
50
Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of volumes providing physical description and summary personal, criminal conviction, and sentencing information regarding each inmate admitted to Clinton Prison..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
51
Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of ledger accounts for appropriations received from the state. Cash Accounts have entries for state appropriations and prison sales on the debit side and entries to the credit of the prison, with monthly totals and running balances. Also included are separate accounts for Legislative .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
52
Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of a daily account of receipts and expenditures at Clinton prison. Receipts include state appropriations and returns due to overcharges. Expenditure entries include voucher number; payee; itemized account of goods or services furnished; and total payment. Moneys were disbursed for .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
53
Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of a statistical register of the Clinton Prison inmate population for each day of the month. Daily entries include total count of prisoners and number of inmates discharged, received, paroled, at court, or on funeral or sick visit. Totals and averages for each month are entered .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
54
Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series documents ores mined by prison labor under contract to the firms of Burton Davison and Co. and Thorne and Watson. Entries include the date and pounds of ore with sub-totals for each page, and recapitulations for each month..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
55
Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of copies of general and special orders from Agent and Warden of Clinton State Prison concerning the duties of keepers and guards, rules for prisoners, and other administrative procedures..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
56
Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of a daily record of purchases of cloth and other items relating to tailoring, apparently for a shirt industry at Clinton State Prison. Entries include the quantity, description, and price of the article purchased, with subtotals for each purchase. Also included are expenses for .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
57
Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of a "Journal" kept by a prison employee at the Clinton State Prison. The account is for expenses of an employee who traveled frequently, escorting convicts, escapees, or parolees to prison, and investigating offers of employment for parolees, etc. Entries include expenditures for .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
58
Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of a book of inmate employees in the Manufacturing Department of the Clinton State Prison kept by or for the Principal Keeper. Each page lists employees in the department with job titles, and indicates their presence or absence each day of the month, the total days worked, rate .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
59
Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of a record of the inmate population kept by the principal keeper. Daily entries include total inmates, and, for earlier years only, the number received and discharged. Also included are brief notes on events at the prison each day, including the principal keeper's inspection visits, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
60
Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of daily entries of prison events. Entries include the name of warden or principal keeper in charge; total number of inmates confined; names and numbers of prisoners admitted, discharged, or punished; and a note of events at the prison. Details for early narratives are very brief; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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