Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). Division of Correctional Industries
Title:
Series:
B2125
Dates:
2006, 2008, 2011, 2015
Abstract:
This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the Department of Correctional Services's Division of Correctional Industries, which uses the marketplace name Corcraft..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series contains the only existing volumes of the daily journal that were maintained by Sing Sing Prison's Principal Keeper. The journal provides a daily summary of information on the population of incarcerated individuals and the prison staff. Volume One covers September 11, 1917, to July 7, 1918, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Title:
Series:
B1244
Dates:
1915-1969
Abstract:
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
4
Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Title:
Series:
B0146
Dates:
1919-1944
Abstract:
The Statistical Department of Sing Sing Prison compiled a country-by-country list of foreign-born incarcerated individuals containing the following information: consecutive number; age; date of admittance; country; crime; sentence; and disposition. This appears to have been created by the prison administration .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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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:
Auburn Prison
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
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Creator:
Auburn Prison
Abstract:
Auburn Prison's general journal was the principal accounting record of original entry for the prison, listing all financial transactions in chronological order. Entries cover all prison receipts and expenses such as salaries, repairs, supplies, rations, and disbursements to released inmates. Information .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Auburn Prison
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
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Creator:
Auburn Prison
Abstract:
Auburn's Classification Board evaluated each individual incarcerated in the prison and decided the appropriate level of administrative custody and rehabilitation program. This series consists of cards with information on those individuals and Classification Board decisions. Many individuals were transferred .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of information on each incarcerated individual received at the prison. The early volumes provide information such as: admission date; alias; county from which received; age; birthplace; marital and family status; residence; height; weight; complexion; eye and hair color; other physical .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Auburn Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of 3" x 5" record cards probably used by Auburn's principal keeper to record locations of incarcerated individual's work assignments within Auburn Prison and at prison work camps. Each card includes name and consecutive number, length of sentence, location of each work assignment, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
Auburn Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of operating and financial reports, apparently created for the State Comptroller's Office, concerning the farming industry operations of Auburn State Prison. Report topics include terms for leasing the Corrigan and Elias Hardy farms, lists of equipment leased, cost schedule, memo .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). Superintendent of State Prisons
Title:
Series:
A3265
Dates:
1916-1921
Abstract:
These annual reports prepared by various project engineers summarize work done by State prison inmates on construction and maintenance projects on State, county, and town roads during the period 1916 to 1921. Often attached to the report are photos depicting roads, bridge construction, and inmates from .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Auburn Prison
Title:
Series:
B1225
Dates:
1927-1934
Abstract:
This series consists of records relating to the escape and capture of incarcerated individuals who had escaped from Auburn Prison and its various prison camps. Folders include correspondence, telegrams, and general releases notifying police departments, county sheriffs, and railroad police of the escape .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Auburn Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of journals documenting expenditures in Auburn Prison special funds. Information includes date of expenditure, person or company paid, and name of account (e.g., Ordinary Repairs, Water System, Library, Electrocution, Emergency). Total expenditures for each fund are given every .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Auburn Prison
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
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of daily census reports of incarcerated individuals taken at Sing Sing Prison from August 18, 1927, to May 18, 1928. The census was likely maintained by Sing Sing's deputy warden. For each day, the following information was recorded: number of incarcerated individuals received and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
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
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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:
Bedford Hills Correctional Facility
Abstract:
This series consists of a daily journal summarizing activity at Westfield and Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. It is unknown if the journal relates to Westfield's Reformatory or Prison Division. Included are handwritten notes summarizing officer duty and inmate activity during each day. Notes include .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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