Research

1

Creator:

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

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series is a daily record of changes in the population of incarcerated individuals at the Elmira Reformatory from May 24, 1877 to September 30, 1883. For each day that a change occurs, the volume lists: date; name; consecutive number; and activity (received, transferred, discharged, paroled, pardoned, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

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

 

3

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of a daily count of the population of incarcerated individuals at the Elmira Reformatory taken Monday through Friday at various intervals. Locations at which population counts were conducted include work areas (construction, laundry, kitchen, etc.); educational classes; guard house; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of information on men returned to Elmira for parole violations. Information includes name and number; date of return; date of first admission; maximum sentence or "Class" number; crime; county of sentencing; previous occupation; previous incarcerations; age; marital status; color; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School

 

 

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Abstract:  

These reports summarize inspections of the institution conducted in accordance with institution bylaws by the Board of Visitors (called the Board of Managers until 1927)..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

Creator:

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

 

 

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Abstract:  

Under the Elmira system, each incarcerated individual's release was determined by good behavior and the accumulation of marks for school achievement, labor productivity, and adherence to institutional rules. This series consists of volumes recording the "credits" and "debits" used in this marking system. .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

7

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of information relating to incarcerated individuals sent to Elmira from federal courts. Since they were not eligible for parole, the registers document admission to release. Information includes name; date received; country of birth; age; names and addresses of parents and siblings; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives