Research

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Creator:

Westfield State Farm

 

 

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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

 

2

Creator:

Sing Sing Prison

 

 

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Abstract:  

This volume contains information on incarcerated individuals who escaped from Sing Sing Prison. Each entry includes the following: name, date received; crime and term; date escaped; date of capture; and remarks..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

Sing Sing Prison

 

 

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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:

Westfield State Farm

 

 

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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

 

5

Creator:

Sing Sing Prison

 

 

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Abstract:  

This volume tracks activity relating to incarcerated individuals who were awaiting execution at Sing Sing Prison. For each person, the log lists dates for the following categories when applicable: awaiting execution; commuted to life sentence; new trial granted; died while awaiting execution; escaped; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

Creator:

Sing Sing Prison

 

 

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This series consists of volumes used to track events relating to incarcerated individuals scheduled for execution at Sing Sing. Logs contain the person's name and consecutive number; county of sentencing and date received; name and address of family; spiritual advisor and attorney; dates of receipt, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

7

Creator:

Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

 

 

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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:

Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

 

 

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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