Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
Abstract:
This series consists of the following information for each item mailed: date; type of mailing, e.g. "Children's letter", "Notice to parent", "Notice of commitment", "Parole circular", "Parole orders", "For Mr. Haas", and "Dept. of Discipline"; addressee's name, address, city, and state; and notation .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
Title:
Series:
A3129
Dates:
1884-1893
Abstract:
This series consists of payment records made by the State Industrial School to employees and to businesses or individuals who supplied goods or services. Records include pay roll information including name and position; invoices listing items or services purchased; and abstracts of accounts for the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
Abstract:
These indexes provide no indication of, or insufficient information to determine, which records they index. None of the volumes index any existing institution records. Each index includes inmate name; and page number(s). Records are restricted..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Western House of Refuge for Juvenile Delinquents (Rochester, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of brief case histories of male inmates at the Western House of Refuge. Information may include inmate name and number; date received; from what court and location; age and birthday; nativity; health, habits, and occupation of parents; school attendance record; previous institutionalization; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
Abstract:
Chaplains functioned as parole agents and were required to keep records of inmates' background, behavior, and progress at the institution and to supervise their parole. This series consists of rough notes for Chaplains' Registers of Inmate Case Histories (series A3146) from the State Industrial School. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
Title:
Series:
A3143
Dates:
1887-1891
Abstract:
Catholic Chaplains served as parole agents for Catholic inmates. This series consists of background information on newly admitted inmates. Information includes inmate name and number; division to which assigned; interview date; date received; if previously institutionalized; cause of commitment; and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
Abstract:
Chaplains were required to keep records of inmates' background, behavior, and progress at the institution and to supervise their parole. Gathered by Protestant and Catholic Chaplains, the registers may include inmate's name and number; date received; division assigned; occupation(s), religion(s), economic .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
Title:
Series:
A3147
Dates:
1893-1902 and n.d
Abstract:
Chaplains served as parole officers for inmates. This volumes which varies in content, consists of a directory of Protestant clergy, judges, police officers, and others in various cities (provides city, name, address, position); and notes on visits to parolees including monthly count of parolees visited .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
Abstract:
This series consists of addresses of discharged females likely kept by the institution's Protestant Chaplain. Entries may provide former inmate's name and number; living arrangement; marital status; institutionalized elsewhere and address. Some entries list two or more addresses and sometimes provide .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Western House of Refuge for Juvenile Delinquents (Rochester, N.Y.)
Abstract:
When an inmate's good conduct earned a discharge, friends/relatives could provide evidence, called a certificate, of a good home and steady employment. This series consists of a register of inmates at the Western House of Refuge for whom a "certificate of home and employment" and travel expenses have .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Abstract:
This series contains information on inmates discharged or transferred to another institution. Information includes name; date left institution; number of years/months in school; grade level; shop or type of work done; farm colony; and to whom sent: name of person or institution if transferred, address, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Abstract:
This series consists of orders from the superintendent of the State Agricultural and Industrial School assigning new or returning inmates to the Protestant or Catholic Division. Information may include date of order; inmate name; religious affiliation; date received; and inmate number. Also included .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Abstract:
This series consists of reports presented at monthly meetings of the Board of Visitors (called the Board of Managers until 1927). The reports discuss such matters as staff deaths, illnesses, resignations, and leave; filling staff vacancies; inmate escapes; special school activities; purchases; and valuation .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
Title:
Series:
A1907
Dates:
1876-1904
Abstract:
This series contains basic information about the personal and family background of female inmates in the New York State Industrial School. Types of information may include inmates name, date received, court of commitment, offense, plea, previous arrests, complainant, age, attributes, religion, parole .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
Abstract:
This series consists of information about inmates' educational level which was used for school placement. Information may include name; age; date reviewed for school placement; occupation; spelling, reading, writing, and mathematical ability; knowledge of geography, history, grammar, or religion; use .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
Title:
Series:
A3056
Dates:
1902-1906
Abstract:
This series contains inspections reports of the State Industrial School by a State Board of Charities inspector. Information includes date of inspection, names of institution management and name of inspector. Reports may contain general or detailed discussion of buildings and grounds conditions, sanitary .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
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
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Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Abstract:
These negative photographs depict the New York State Agricultural and Industrial School's new facility at Industry, New York, which was completed in 1907. Most negatives provide views of: farm land; grounds; building interiors; physical facilities; and inmates, school officers, and visitors..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Title:
Series:
A3058
Dates:
1938
Abstract:
This series consists of hearing transcripts of a committee investigating conditions at the Agricultural and Industrial School. Testimony of management and staff concerned background and experience; methods of discipline and punishment and their effectiveness; responsibilities and extent of cooperation .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Abstract:
This series documents the actions and decisions of the Board of Classification who determined parole requirements or transfer options. Minutes includes meeting dates; board members present; names of inmates and actions taken regarding their parole or division assignments; and inmate's offense or other .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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