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Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Title:
Series:
A2081
Dates:
1935
Abstract:
Meeting minutes and related records document the dissolution of the Society following the closing of the House of Refuge and inmate transfer to the New York State Vocational Institution in West Coxsackie. Includes special meeting minutes about the site returning to New York City, unexpended funds disposition; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
42
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Title:
Series:
A2082
Dates:
1852-1855
Abstract:
These receipts document expenses for the construction of buildings and related facilities on Randall's Island. Information on receipts include date; amount paid; service for which paid; and signature of payee. Expenditures were for: plans and related architectural work for buildings; surveys and maps; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
43
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Abstract:
This typescript volume instructs inmates working as clerks in their duties and responsibilities. General instructions urge courtesy, obedience, discretion, etc. Specific instructions regarding filling out forms, carrying messages, updating records, and other duties instruct clerks working for: the Assistant .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
44
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Abstract:
These volumes track the movement of the New York House of Refuge inmate population from 1860 until the institution's closing in 1935. Information generally includes date; division; number of boys in each of six size categories (until 1900); number of boys or girls in each division; total number of boys .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
45
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Abstract:
This series includes contracts between the Board of Managers and manufacturers for the labor of inmates or for the supplying of goods or services to the institution. Information lists employer name, position, and compensation. Labor contracts also include type of work; number of inmates employed; beginning .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
46
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Abstract:
These cards document the school conduct and ability of inmates. They generally include: inmate name and number; birth date; name and location of school(s) previously attended; how long out of school; date entered class at House of Refuge; days present, absent and late each term; letter grades for conduct .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
47
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Abstract:
These volumes contain correspondence and related items submitted by the Superintendent to the Executive Committee. The documents were reviewed at the Committee's weekly meetings and formed the basis for many actions and decisions. Topics include employee salaries and salary classification issues; legislation, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
48
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
49
Creator:
House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)
Abstract:
Maintained by the clerk in the Manhattan office of the Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents, the daily entries include description of the weather; names of persons requesting passes with name of person visited; names of persons requesting information about inmates; and delivery of correspondence .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
50
Creator:
House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)
Title:
Series:
A2056
Dates:
1861-1866, 1873-1896
Abstract:
The Matron of the Girls' Division kept this journal of daily entries which includes inmate's name, identification number, and notes on her background and crime for inmates admitted, indentured, or discharged. Visits of officials and other dignitaries and absence of staff are also noted..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
51
Creator:
South Mall (Albany, N.Y.)
Title:
Series:
A2057
Dates:
1825-1831 and 1855-1893
Abstract:
This series consists of minutes of committee meetings and reports of committee visits to the Girl's Division. Committee reports usually discuss the following: conditions of facilities, clothing, and food; discipline and relations between matron and inmates; education and recitation of Biblical verses; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
52
Creator:
House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of minutes of meetings and reports of weekly visits to the school by the committee. Responsibilities of the committee included: hiring and compensation of staff; ordering of supplies; provision of religious instruction; and record keeping, especially of pupil punishment by staff.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
53
Creator:
House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)
Abstract:
The New York House of Refuge building committee was charged with constructing, equipping and maintaining the Randalls Island facility. Meeting minutes provide information such as estimates for construction; abstracts of bids; bills for expenses; awarding of contracts; names of supply and construction .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
54
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Abstract:
This series consists of reports on the condition of shops, dormitories, hospital facilities, other buildings and on the inmates at the institution. Facility conditions include needs painting; in good order; panes of glass out; freshly painted; floor need repairing and recover steam pipes with asbestos .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
55
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Title:
Series:
A2063
Dates:
1874-1885
Abstract:
This volume lists 34 persons elected by the Society's Board of Managers as honorary members of the Society. For each honorary member entries may include: name; address; occupation; date nominated and elected; date died or resigned; and remarks..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
56
Creator:
House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)
Abstract:
These volumes contain contractual agreements between the reformatory managers, inmates, and employers for indentured labor or apprenticeships. Contracts specified the employer must teach a trade, literacy and arithmetic; provide food, clothing, shelter, and, end of the apprenticeship terms. Inmates .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
57
Creator:
House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)
Title:
Series:
A2067
Dates:
1825-1845, 1860-1903
Abstract:
These volumes list information about persons to whom reformatory inmates were bound out. Information includes master's name and address; inmate's number; and date of indenture agreement. In addition the first volume (1825-1845) lists the master's occupation, the second volume (1860-1873) lists the inmate's .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
58
Creator:
House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)
Title:
Series:
A2068
Dates:
1860-1891
Abstract:
This volume contains summary information about parole applications denied by the Parole Committee. Each entry includes the following: name of incarcerated individual and case number, requested parole date, date eligible to and committee determination. Determination information included: deferred decision, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
59
Creator:
House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)
Title:
Series:
A2071
Dates:
1863-1874, 1892
Abstract:
The Reformatory's Protestant chaplains functioned as "home visitation agents" or parole agents. They evaluated an inmate's former home, the master's home of an indentured inmate, or the home of a paroled inmate. The brief narrative reports may include master's name, residence, occupation and treatment .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
60
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Abstract:
This volume, kept for the auditing and accounting purposes of the New York House of Refuge, documents the receipts and disbursements of the Industrial Department. Following the legislative prohibition of prison contract labor, the institution in 1888 effected a major reorganization and expansion of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives