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61

Creator:

Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

 

 

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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

 

62

Creator:

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

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of statistical profiles of incarcerated individuals at the New York State Reformatory. Category statistics include type of offense; length of maximum and definite sentence; occupation; personal and physical characteristics; educational level; mental level; religion; color; ethnicity; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

63

Creator:

New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists records of bills related to construction and repairs on canals in the Eastern Division of the New York State Canal System..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

64

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of ledgers documenting expenses incurred by the State Engineer and Surveyor's office for the repair and construction of canals, as well as expenses related to road improvements; surveys; production of blueprints; and the repair of locks and bridges. The information is presented .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

65

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series contains financial information relating to construction and repairs of the Barge Canal. Each volume includes individual ledger, cash book, and journal sections..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

66

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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Abstract:  

This ledger documents expenses in Auburn Prison's special accounting funds. These funds include Plumbing, Library, Road, Ordinary Repairs, and Electrical Execution. The ledger lists date of entry, name of individual or company paid, description of goods or services received, and amount paid. Also included .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

67

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series documents Auburn Prison expenditures. Categories include salaries of prison officers, rations, firewood, clothing and bedding, hospital, discharge and transportation of convicts, and repairs. For each expenditure the ledger lists the date of entry, name of individual or company receiving .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

68

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of a ledger of credits and debits pertaining to cash accounts for incarcerated individuals. For each listing, the ledger records date, type of transaction, and amount of credit deposited or debit charged..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

69

Creator:

New York (State). Department of Public Works. Office of the Superintendent

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series documents the construction, maintenance, and expansion of Section 3 of the Barge Canal until it was abolished, and reveals the working relationships of state government and private contractors. Also of interest is documentation of the Oswego-Waterford enlargement program. Records include .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

70

Creator:

New York (State). Division of the Budget

 

 

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This series consists of pre-printed ledger forms used to track appropriations funded and expended through the Post-War Reconstruction Fund and the Capital Construction Fund by the Division of the Budget. The records reflect the wide-ranging scope of projects undertaken by various state departments or .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

71

Creator:

Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children

 

 

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Abstract:  

The series consists of ledgers providing dates, value, and quantity information on "stock" goods received, stored on-hand, or issued during 1894-1914 at the Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Mined Children. Entries are by product, and then chronological by date (month/day). For goods received, there .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

72

Creator:

Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children

 

 

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This series consists of accounts of money received and expended by the New York State Asylum for Idiots and the Syracuse Institution for Feeble-Minded Children. Accounts show bills paid; institutional receipts and disbursements and statements for goods purchased. Included are superintendent's accounts; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

73

Creator:

Westfield State Farm

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series documents income and expenditures in Westfield State Farm financial accounts. Information includes name of account; date and amount of transaction and the page in the institution's general journal where the entry was first recorded. Accounts in the ledger include Prison Capital; Industry, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

74

Creator:

New York State Prison for Women

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series documents expenditures of the State Prison for Women in categories including salaries of prison officers; rations, clothing, and bedding; discharge and transportation of convicts; and repairs. The ledger lists date, individual or company receiving payment, a description of goods or services .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

75

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of Auburn Prison's general ledger which functioned as the principal record of final entry for all Auburn's financial transactions. The volume is arranged by accounts according to funds or vendor. The debit entries list date of transaction, description of transaction, and amount .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

76

Creator:

Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists mostly of an inventory of furniture, equipment and property arranged by location at Clinton Prison. Quantity and value of each item are listed. Item values are totaled on each page and at the end of each section and at the end of the inventory. Also included are prison financial .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

77

Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee on Housing

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series contains materials used in investigating the high cost of housing. Records include account and ledger books, correspondence, minute books, and profit/loss analysis reports of insurance companies, banks, trade unions, construction companies, and other organizations involved in the housing .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

78

Creator:

Syracuse State School for Mental Defectives

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series records materials costs for construction and maintenance projects conducted at the Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children and (successor Syracuse State School for Mental Defectives. Projects include plumbing/drainage systems improvements, wiring or telephone installation, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

79

Creator:

Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of account books of receipts and disbursements by New York State Asylum and the Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children for board and clothing expenses for private pay students. Volume 1 shows cash received on account for "paying pupils." Entries include date; name; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

80

Creator:

New York (State). Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities

 

 

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This series documents receipts and disbursements of cash, billing and payments made for facilities maintenance, documentation of funds encumbered and appropriated, and accounting for cash belonging to patients. The records detail the management of patients' funds, expenditures for patient and facilities .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives