Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
Westfield State Farm
Abstract:
This series consists of daily logs recording Ward activity at the Westfield State Farm. Included are inmate population counts, names of inmates not in cell during a count, name and purpose of visitors, reasons why specific cells were unlocked, names of officers and watch locations, and names of ward .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of a journal used by prison guards to log special activities that occurred during night watches. Included is the date, location of duty, name of officer on duty, and remarks..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series consists of daily entries made by Matteawan State Hospital officers detailed to keep watch on traffic entering and leaving hospital wards. Information includes names of officers on duty; time; patients placed on the suicide watch; ward visitors; patients visiting other wards; ward census .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series consists of a register of persons who visited Matteawan's outside prison yard. The entries contain name(s) of officer(s) on duty, patient's name, ward number, inmate number, visitor's name and address, name of holiday if applicable, and occasionally, time in and out. Records are restrict.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series documents nurses' visits to patients at Matteawan State Hospital. Information includes patient's name, ward number, and a brief description of his/her symptoms or the condition from which he/she suffered. Some entries record types of drugs administered or if the patient refused to eat or .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series records the names of inmates who left their ward to visit one of the physicians at the Matteawan State Hospital. Each entry provides the date of visit, name and number of inmate, ward number, physician's name, inmate visited, date returned, and name of doctor who returned the inmate. Some .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series records the results of searches made in wards 10, 12, 13 and laundry room of the Matteawan Branch of the Fishkill Correctional Facility. Each volume contains entries for a ward describing the particular area that was searched, date, time, name of officer conducting the search, and the results .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series consists of volumes reporting guard's observation on inmates at Matteawan who have suicidal tendencies. Observations are recorded usually at half hour intervals, twenty four hours a day. Entries typically provide the patient's name and number, the officer assigned the special watch, relieving .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This volume contains a listing of supplies received by one of the wards at Matteawan for the months of June, July and August of 1976. The entries record type of supplies, quantity, and date of receipt. The entries start on page 13 of the volume; the previous twelve pages are missing..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series consists of entries made by the officer responsible for the clothing room of Ward 8 at Matteawan State Hospital. The entries describe what supplies are on hand, names of inmates transferred from Ward 8, and maintenance actions taken in the clothing room. Records are restricted..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series records items that were sent out of Matteawan State Hospital to be dry cleaned and items that were returned. The entries list items sent out, whether the clothing was state issue or private, number of items, date, items returned and date..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series contains observations recorded by Matteawan State Hospital correctional officers (sometimes other hospital staff members) regarding inmate behavior. Entries record the date and time a particular action was observed; a brief description of the patient's actions; measures taken, if any, by .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Abstract:
This series consists of brief, preliminary records providing background information on new inmates that were compiled before the full record was entered in the Admission Registers (series A1970). Information includes admission date; name; age; name and relationship of guardian; address; city and county .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Westfield State Farm
Abstract:
This series consists of a daily record used to track the location of Westfield officers and inmates. The volumes list the names of officers on duty at various stations and names of inmates received, discharged, transferred, or placed in special locations within the institution (such as in segregation, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of logs of inmate escapes from Sing Sing prison. For each escape, information includes name of inmate; date received; crime and term; date escaped; date of capture; and remarks..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This volume tracks activity relating to inmates who were awaiting execution at Sing Sing Prison. For each inmate, the log lists dates for the following categories when applicable: awaiting execution; commuted to life sentence; new trial granted; died while awaiting execution; escaped; and disposition .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of volumes used to track events relating to inmates scheduled for execution at Sing Sing. Logs contain inmate's name and number; county of sentencing and date received; name and address of family; spiritual advisor and attorney; dates of receipt, appeal, respite, or commutation; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Title:
Series:
B1249
Dates:
1898-1901
Abstract:
This series consists of the Clinton Prison physician's log of daily, monthly, and yearly totals of information on the Clinton inmate population. Information includes inmate count; number discharged, died, transferred or received, applied for medical treatment, treated, not treated, excused, and days .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Matteawan State Hospital
Abstract:
This series contains data on visitors to Matteawan State Hospital, patients who went to the visitor's room to receive visitors, and visitors to a specific ward. Visitor logs include the date of visit, visitor's name, address, purpose, and duration. Visiting professional staff include the reason and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Title:
Series:
B1250
Dates:
1914-1938
Abstract:
This series consists of daily information on inmates receiving medical treatment at Clinton Prison. In addition to regular medical needs, Clinton served as the facility for all inmates suffering from tuberculosis. Information includes descriptions of the general inmate population; number of inmates .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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