Research

1

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of a daily count of the population of incarcerated individuals at the Elmira Reformatory taken Monday through Friday at various intervals. Locations at which population counts were conducted include work areas (construction, laundry, kitchen, etc.); educational classes; guard house; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of 11 volumes of registers containing summary information on incarcerated individuals at the time of their admission to Elmira. The registers cover the period from May 24, 1877 to December 27, 1950 and consecutive numbers from 1 to 51274. Registers covering the period from October .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series indexes the consecutive number given to incarcerated individuals upon admission to Elmira Reformatory. Information includes last name, first name, and consecutive number..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

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Abstract:  

These registers contain a two-page summary of information on each incarcerated individual admitted to Elmira during the period 1879 to 1957. Most of the information was recorded at the time of admission to Elmira, with only minor notations relating to conduct and discharge. The detail of information .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of a register of men returned to Elmira for parole violations. Information includes name; age; initial crime; date first received at Elmira; date paroled; date returned; time on parole; trade taught at Elmira; situation during parole (employment, personal and social habits, arrest .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of information on men returned to Elmira for parole violations. Information includes name and number; date of return; date of first admission; maximum sentence or "Class" number; crime; county of sentencing; previous occupation; previous incarcerations; age; marital status; color; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

7

Creator:

New York (State). Department of Correctional Services

 

 

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Abstract:  

Elmira Correctional Facility, located in Chemung County, N.Y., is a maximum security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

8

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of information relating to incarcerated individuals sent to Elmira from federal courts. Since they were not eligible for parole, the registers document admission to release. Information includes name; date received; country of birth; age; names and addresses of parents and siblings; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

9

Creator:

New York (State). Governor

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of the monthly reports sent to the governor from each prison indicating incarcerated individuals eligible for discharge by commutation. The reports from all prisons for each year were bound into volumes. Each monthly report from each prison provides the following information: name; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives