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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:
B1242
Dates:
1892-1907
Abstract:
This volume tracks activity relating to incarcerated individuals who were awaiting execution at Sing Sing Prison. For each person, the log lists dates for the following categories when applicable: awaiting execution; commuted to life sentence; new trial granted; died while awaiting execution; escaped; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of original copies of commutations of sentences signed by the governor. Most relate to incarcerated individuals at Sing Sing but some for Auburn and Clinton are also included. Information includes name of the individual; county of sentence; name of prison; original prison term; .........
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
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Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Abstract:
The Clinton Prison voucher register provides a chronological list of all vouchers paid by the prison agent in response to invoices received from contractors. Information includes the sequential number of the voucher; the name of the issuing agent; the names of the contractors being paid; and a description .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of a journal recording Clinton Prison's cash receipts, disbursements, and balances and as such provides an on-going record of the prison's income, expenditures, and cash on-hand. Categories include cash receipts, balances, and disbursements. Entries list name of account, fund or .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Title:
Series:
B1249
Dates:
1898-1901
Abstract:
This series consists of the Clinton Prison physician's log of daily, monthly, and yearly totals of information on the Clinton inmate population. Information includes inmate count; number discharged, died, transferred or received, applied for medical treatment, treated, not treated, excused, and days .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of a journal containing information on miscellaneous Clinton Prison financial accounts. Most of the information apparently relates to profit and loss in the prison's production of iron and nails. Information includes the individual's name, the amount of the account, and a shorthand .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists mostly of an inventory of furniture, equipment and property arranged by location at Clinton Prison. Quantity and value of each item are listed. Item values are totaled on each page and at the end of each section and at the end of the inventory. Also included are prison financial .........
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
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Creator:
Auburn Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of a receipts and disbursements journal. Accounts relate to receipts and disbursements for women and men state industries, compensation, convict earnings, special funds, capital and regular maintenance and repairs. There are daily amounts and monthly totals..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
32
Creator:
Eastern New York Reformatory
Title:
Series:
B0127
Dates:
1916-1920
Abstract:
This series consists of a register of men returned to the reformatory for parole violations. Information includes name and number; age; original crime; original date received; date paroled; date returned; length of time on parole; trade taught; situation during parole (location, employment, personal .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Auburn Prison
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
34
Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of Clinton Prison's general ledger, which functioned as the principal record of final entry for all Clinton's financial transactions. The ledger records Clinton's production and sale of textiles, woodenware, tin ware, and other items. Most customer accounts consist of prisons, reformatories, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
35
Creator:
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Title:
Series:
B1250
Dates:
1914-1938
Abstract:
This series consists of daily information on inmates receiving medical treatment at Clinton Prison. In addition to regular medical needs, Clinton served as the facility for all inmates suffering from tuberculosis. Information includes descriptions of the general inmate population; number of inmates .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Western House of Refuge for Women (Albion, N.Y.)
Title:
Series:
B1257
Dates:
1895-1899, 1901
Abstract:
The Superintendent's daily journals contain brief notations about activities involving inmates and staff of the Western House of Refuge for Women. Entries document daily institutional life in some detail and contain remarks on the weather and assessments of morale. Information includes inmates admitted, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State Prison for Women
Abstract:
This series consists of records for inmates released from the State Prison for Women. Information includes name; inmate number; crime; date and place of birth; color; height; weight; marital status; number of children; name and address of immediate relatives; religion; educational level; occupation; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Western House of Refuge for Women. Board of Managers
Abstract:
This series consists of annual reports of the Western House of Refuge for Women. The reports include a list of officers and Board of Managers members; remarks about monthly meetings; lists of appropriations items relating to maintenance, equipment, construction and reports from the Superintendent, departments, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Albion State Training School (Albion, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of registers providing summary information on inmates admitted to Albion State Training School. Volumes 1-7 contain detailed information related to their personal and criminal histories and confinement at the institution. Volumes 8-10 contain one page of summary information on women .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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