Research

1

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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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

 

2

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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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

 

3

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of records of individuals released from Auburn Prison. Each card contains summary information on the incarcerated individual's background; criminal activity; behavior and progress during confinement, and release from Auburn. Information includes name and consecutive number; crime; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of a register of offenses and punishments given to individuals incarcerated at Auburn Prison. For each individual, the register includes name; date received; crime; term of sentence; sentencing judge; and date discharged or transferred from Auburn. For each instance of punishment, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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Abstract:  

The series consists of daily reports describing punishments at Auburn Prison. Assistant keepers could punish those incarcerated at their discretion if they reported their actions in writing to the prison's agent or deputy keeper. The short narratives include date; name of assistant keeper; name of the .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of a journal of fines imposed on individuals incarcerated at Auburn Prison and the State Prison for Women. Information includes names; number of days fined and amount of fine. The journal also lists individuals with amounts of "fines restored" and monthly listings of amounts received .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives