Research

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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

 

2

Creator:

New York State Reformatory for Women

 

 

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This series consists of admission, transfer, discharge, and parole reports for mental defectives at the New York State Reformatory for Women. The bulk of the series consists of parole reports which include brief narratives; inmate number; current whereabouts; social and mental history; current living .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

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New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation

 

 

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This report provides a detailed examination of the Department of Parole, the life of Joseph Lanza, and politics in New York City during the 1950s. The investigation resulted in a review of the parole system throughout the state..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

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New York (State). State Commission of Correction

 

 

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This series consists of annual reports of the Commission of Correction describing functions, activities, and events of the past year. Reports typically include informational segments on state prisons, reformatories, institutions for defective delinquents, institution farm production, parole matters, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

New York (State). Department of Correctional Services

 

 

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This series consists of annual reports of the Department of Correctional Services describing functions, activities, and events of the past year. Reports typically include summaries of departmental organization and responsibilities; departmental progress and changes (population trends, custody, discipline); .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

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New York (State). Executive Advisory Committee on Sentencing

 

 

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The Executive Advisory Committee on Sentencing was established by Governor Carey to evaluate the effectiveness of existing laws relating to imprisonment, probation, and parole in achieving sentencing goals, and to study and evaluate alternatives for change. The series consists of meeting agendas and .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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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

 

8

Creator:

Westfield State Farm. Prison Division

 

 

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This series consists of records pertaining to inmates' parole eligibility. Included is a list of inmates entitled to a reduction in their minimum sentence based on good conduct and satisfactory performance of work duties; and a list of inmates who were approved to apply to the Board of Parole. Information .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

9

Creator:

New York (State). Division of Parole

 

 

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This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible websites of the New York State Division of Parole, which was merged into the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision in 2011 but maintained its own website until 2015 or 2016..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

10

Creator:

Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)

 

 

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This series consists of registers documenting patient paroles at Willard State Hospital. Early entries include parole date and name, relation, and address of person to whom the patient is paroled. Some entries include period of parole/expiration date. Most include results of parole (discharged, returned, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

11

Creator:

Eastern New York Reformatory

 

 

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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

 

12

Creator:

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.)

 

 

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This series consists of registers maintained by the State Lunatic Asylum (later Utica State Hospital) for the purpose of recording patient admissions, discharges, and paroles. Information includes patient name, date of admission or discharge, and county of residence. Additional data varies by volume .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives