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Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
Abstract:
This series consists of standard forms containing information about an inmate's educational progress. Information includes examination results given as percentage scores. Occasionally, there are also narrative remarks about an inmate's previous education or reading ability. Records are restricted..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Abstract:
This series consists of a chronological register of escapes from the State Agricultural and Industrial School. Information includes date; inmate name; name of colony or hospital from which escaped; inmate number, age, county of residence; and date of return or location if not returned. Records are r.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Abstract:
This series consists of a cumulative name index to portions of all series that are arranged by case number, including Case History Books and the Supplementary Case Files. Entries in the index list inmate names and the corresponding case numbers. No cumulative indexes exist for the period between 1867 .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
Abstract:
Inmates earned a badge for 16 consecutive weeks of good behavior; after earning 4 badges they were eligible for parole. This series consists of information about behavior and badges earned including grades for behavior; date grade recorded; number of badges earned; number of consecutive weeks of good .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
Abstract:
This series provides information on inmate conduct, and punishments for misconduct. Inmate conduct reports include date; name and number of inmates; offense or an indication of good or improved behavior, and by whom reported. Punishments for misconduct reports include date; name and number of inmates; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Western House of Refuge for Juvenile Delinquents (Rochester, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of brief case histories of male inmates at the Western House of Refuge. Information may include inmate name and number; date received; from what court and location; age and birthday; nativity; health, habits, and occupation of parents; school attendance record; previous institutionalization; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
Abstract:
Chaplains functioned as parole agents and were required to keep records of inmates' background, behavior, and progress at the institution and to supervise their parole. This series consists of rough notes for Chaplains' Registers of Inmate Case Histories (series A3146) from the State Industrial School. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
Title:
Series:
A3143
Dates:
1887-1891
Abstract:
Catholic Chaplains served as parole agents for Catholic inmates. This series consists of background information on newly admitted inmates. Information includes inmate name and number; division to which assigned; interview date; date received; if previously institutionalized; cause of commitment; and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
Abstract:
Chaplains were required to keep records of inmates' background, behavior, and progress at the institution and to supervise their parole. Gathered by Protestant and Catholic Chaplains, the registers may include inmate's name and number; date received; division assigned; occupation(s), religion(s), economic .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Clinton Correctional Facility
Abstract:
This series consists of record cards which summarize the background and prison disciplinary record of inmates of Clinton Correctional Facility (known earlier as Clinton Prison). Most cards include a front-facing and profile photograph of the inmate. Inmate numbers extend from 12879 (inmate received .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series provides summary background information on inmates. Entries include inmate number and name; color; date received; county where convicted; date of sentence; length of sentence; crime; previous occupation; nativity; age; habits; education; family relations; former convictions; whether employed .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Adirondack Correctional Treatment and Evaluation Center
Abstract:
This series consists of pre-parole case files of prisoners held at Adirondack Correctional Treatment and Evaluation Center and its predecessor, Clinton Diagnostic and Treatment Center. Files contain inmate's photograph, fingerprints, and summary personal and and criminal history data. Also included .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Abstract:
Clinton Correctional Facility, located in Clinton County, N.Y., is a maximum security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Title:
Series:
W0010
Dates:
1915-2004
Abstract:
Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, located in Westchester County, N.Y., is a maximum security correctional facility for women. Case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated females..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Abstract:
The New York House of Refuge was the first juvenile reformatory in the United States. During its existence from 1825 to 1935, the institution implemented many innovative programs for the detention, education, and rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents. This series contains detailed information, including .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)
Abstract:
These volumes contain summary information about discharge and parole/indenture ship history of inmates including: name and case number; discharge date; school division, class; religion; race; reason for or manner of discharge, occupation during previous indentures; and length of time served at the House .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)
Title:
Series:
A2087
Dates:
1859-1861, 1871-1882
Abstract:
This summary information concerns inmate's background, offense, and discharge. Admission entries include: name and case number; book number; admission date; division and class number; age; previous residence or court which committed inmate; offense; nativity ; and parents' ethnic/racial background. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)
Abstract:
These registers contain summary inmate admission information which generally includes: name, case number, annual entry number, admission date, assigned division, race, percentage (i.e., ethnicity or nationality) and age. Volume one also include "size" on a scale from one to six county of residence and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Abstract:
This series contains information on escaped inmates including name of colony from which escaped; date of escape; name of inmate; inmate's city of residence (occasionally); and if returned or sent to another institution. Similar information is provided for inmates who escaped from hospitals or during .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
Abstract:
This series contains indexes to the State Industrial Schools' female inmate's case files. Information is available only for names beginning A-S. Information includes volume number, name, and inmate number. Records are restricted..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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