Research

1

Creator:

New York State Organized Crime Task Force

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

The Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) was created as a means to increase resources and to fill jurisdictional gaps related to fighting organized crime in New York State. The OCTF prosecutes multi-county, multi-state, and multi-national organized criminal activities happening within New York State. This .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

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

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This single volume was used by the keepers of the State Reformatory at Elmira to specifically enumerate and track inmates of Italian birth. Institutional authorities considered Italian immigrants to be among the new "dangerous classes" threatening American society. State authorities also feared that .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

New York (State). Attorney General's Office

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series, Report of Special Deputy Attorney General, Murder of C. Phelps and M. Wolcott, contains a transcript and photographic materials documenting the March 21, 1915 murders of Charles Phelps and Margaret Wolcott, residents of West Shelby in Orleans County, New York. Photocopies of the transcript .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

New York (State). Office of Justice Systems Analysis

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of computer printout summaries of felony processing reports for the entire state. The summaries present data on post-indictment criminal justice activity and final disposition of felony indictments. Summaries include up to twenty-three unique statistical tables containing data relating .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

New York (State). Office of Justice Systems Analysis

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

The Division of Criminal Justice Services maintains statistics on crime as part of its responsibility to conduct research and provide advisory services to localities to improve the administration of criminal justice statewide. The series consists of computer printouts indexing crimes over two-year reporting .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

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

 

7

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of a register of new incarcerated individuals received at Elmira. Each entry includes their name, sentencing date, date received, and consecutive number..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

8

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of a register of men received at the Elmira Reformatory. The register contains consecutive number; full name of incarcerated individual; and date and time received. The volume relates to consecutive numbers 44713 to 49700..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

9

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory. Classification Clinic

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of a register of incarcerated individuals received at Elmira Reformatory. The volume relates to consecutive numbers 42170 to 49999. The register contains the incarcerated individual's name and number; date received; room number; room moved to; age; county; religion; and color. In .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

10

Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Codes

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

These files contain published copies of annual reports, program audits, statistical guidelines, guidebooks, surveys, lists, ordinances, proposals, transcripts, and other materials related to policy setting and issuances of guidelines by the Assembly Standing Committee on Codes. Material is primarily .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

11

Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee on Crime, Its Causes, Control and Effect on Society

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

The committee investigated organized crime, the illegal use of narcotics, the publication of obscene material, juvenile delinquency, and the control of firearms. This recording of "The Voices of Organized Crime: An Education Tape," features secretly recorded conversations of members of organized crime .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

12

Creator:

New York (State). Department of Law

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series documents the Attorney General's investigation into the State Bank of Binghamton and financial affairs of the City of Binghamton, and subsequent prosecutions, convictions, and appeals. Special investigations and prosecutions were conducted by the Attorney General's Office upon orders of .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

13

Creator:

New York (State). Secretary of State

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series contains certificates of conviction in courts of special sessions transmitted by county and local clerks to the Secretary of State, as required by Chapter 259 of the Laws of 1839. Certificates are not present for all counties or all years..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

14

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

These registers contain a two-page summary of information on each incarcerated individual admitted to Elmira during the period 1879 to 1957. Most of the information was recorded at the time of admission to Elmira, with only minor notations relating to conduct and discharge. The detail of information .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

15

Creator:

New York (State). Office of Justice Systems Analysis

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

These records were created by the Office of Justice Systems Analysis for reporting crimes committed in New York. Part I of each report contains data on seven serious crimes (murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft). Data from Part I is furnished to the FBI Uniform .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

16

Creator:

New York (State). Crime Victims Compensation Board

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

The series consists of microfilm copies of claims submitted to the Crime Victims Compensation Board and an index of cases of personal injury and death. The board hears and determines victims award claims related to the distribution of monies received as a result of commission of a crime..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

17

Creator:

New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of transcripts of public hearing testimony gathered by two commissions in the course of investigating illegal activities. These records were forwarded to the New York State Temporary Commission of Investigation for retention..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

18

Creator:

New York (State). Governor (1933-1942 : Lehman)

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series documents the activities and recommendations of the 1935 crime conference which served as the basis for Governor Lehman's anti-crime program of 1936. The conference stressed the need for a nationally coordinated law enforcement program. The series includes: transcripts of proceedings of .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

19

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of a register of men returned to Elmira for parole violations. Information includes name; age; initial crime; date first received at Elmira; date paroled; date returned; time on parole; trade taught at Elmira; situation during parole (employment, personal and social habits, arrest .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

20

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of summary information for employee absences, make-up days, and scheduling adjustments at the Elmira Reformatory. Information includes names, dates absent or made up, and nature of absences, usually sickness or vacation..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives