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Creator:

New York (State). Board of Inspectors

 

 

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This series documents the administrative activities of the member of the Board of Inspectors who was designated as the inspector of Auburn Prison. Information includes a brief description of the activities of inspectors such as accepting resignations; inspecting prison facilities, operations, and inmates; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of copies of general and special orders from Agent and Warden of Clinton State Prison concerning the duties of keepers and guards, rules for prisoners, and other administrative procedures..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

 

 

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This series consists of daily entries of prison events. Entries include the name of warden or principal keeper in charge; total number of inmates confined; names and numbers of prisoners admitted, discharged, or punished; and a note of events at the prison. Details for early narratives are very brief; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

 

 

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This series consists of annual reports of Clinton Prison submitted by the Warden to the Commissioner of Corrections. Reports usually include summary statistics on inmate population and finances and reports from various units of prison administration such as commissary, school, library, hospital, chaplains, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of Auburn Prison Warden's central administrative files. Records include correspondence; orders; parole applications; character references for paroled individuals; lists of parole applicants and those that were discharged; and population reports. Records relate to Auburn Prison transfers; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

 

 

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This series consists of a record of the inmate population kept by the principal keeper. Daily entries include total inmates, and, for earlier years only, the number received and discharged. Also included are brief notes on events at the prison each day, including the principal keeper's inspection visits, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Board of Prisons

 

 

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This series consists of notes from State Prison Inspectors about the Female Prison, Sing Sing, Clinton, and Auburn Prisons. Most entries deal with Sing Sing Prison. Topics include convict labor for hire, safety precaution measures, and the status of the staff including suspension and appointment of .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of annual reports submitted by the prison warden to the Commissioner of Correction. The reports include statistical and descriptive information on prison matters such as financial receipts and expenditures; prison labor; incarcerated population; industries; educational and other .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives