Research

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Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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Abstract:  

Auburn Prison's general journal was the principal accounting record of original entry for the prison, listing all financial transactions in chronological order. Entries cover all prison receipts and expenses such as salaries, repairs, supplies, rations, and disbursements to released inmates. Information .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of journals documenting expenditures in Auburn Prison special funds. Information includes date of expenditure, person or company paid, and name of account (e.g., Ordinary Repairs, Water System, Library, Electrocution, Emergency). Total expenditures for each fund are given every .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

New York State Prison for Women

 

 

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Abstract:  

The general journal of the State Prison for Women was the principal accounting record of original entry for the prison, listing all financial transactions in chronological order. Information includes transaction date, individual or company being paid, and the amount of money received or paid..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of a journal of fines imposed on individuals incarcerated at Auburn Prison and the State Prison for Women. Information includes names; number of days fined and amount of fine. The journal also lists individuals with amounts of "fines restored" and monthly listings of amounts received .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series documents expenditures in prison accounts, mostly relating to prison industries (Hollow Ware, Iron Castings, State Industries, Women's State Industries, etc.). Information includes name of account, payment, date of entry, individual/company being paid, and amount paid..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

Creator:

Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

 

 

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Abstract:  

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:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of a receipts and disbursements journal. Accounts relate to receipts and disbursements for women and men state industries, compensation, convict earnings, special funds, capital and regular maintenance and repairs. There are daily amounts and monthly totals..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives