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1
Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
 
 
Abstract:  
This series contains correspondence with the Protestant Parole Agent relating to transfer of inmates to other institutions; attempts to locate escaped inmates or parole offenders; rewards for capture of escapees; home conditions, employment, behavior, and prospects of paroled inmates; and a few letters .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

2
Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
 
 
Abstract:  
Catholic and Protestant Chaplain, who served as Parole Agents, kept these records about paroled inmates', home, schooling, occupation and conduct at the State Agricultural and Industrial School. Information may include inmate name and number; reference marker to inmate's case history; if died, discharged, .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

3
Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
 
 
Abstract:  
The Protestant Chaplain created these indexes to access his volumes of Chaplains' Registers and Parole Agents' Registers which record inmate case histories and conduct of paroled inmates. Information includes names of male and female inmates; volume and page in Parole Agents' and Chaplains' registers .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

4
Creator:
House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
A2068
 
 
Dates:
1860-1891
 
 
Abstract:  
This volume contains summary information about parole applications denied by the Parole Committee. Each entry includes the following: name of incarcerated individual and case number, requested parole date, date eligible to and committee determination. Determination information included: deferred decision, .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

5
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
A2070
 
 
Dates:
1894-1915
 
 
Abstract:  
The Visiting Agent visited the homes of new inmates and paroled inmates' employer to ensure appropriate placement. Information in the daily reports includes name and number of parolee visited; city and/or home address of parolee; relatives' comments on parolee's progress; name and location of employer .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

6
Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
A3119
 
 
Dates:
1919-1924
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of a register of new and paroled inmates of the State Agricultural and Industrial School. Information for new inmates includes name; religion and assigned colony Information for paroled inmates includes name, parole date, colony, and sometimes inventory of inmate clothes. Also included .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

7
Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
A3141
 
 
Dates:
1890-1905
 
 
Abstract:  
Chaplains functioned as parole agents and were required to keep records of inmates' background, behavior, and progress at the institution and to supervise their parole. This series consists of Chaplain's notes on paroled inmates receiving religious instruction. Information includes name, to whom and .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

8
Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
A3142
 
 
Dates:
1887-1906
 
 
Abstract:  
Catholic Chaplains served as Parole Agent for Catholic inmates. This series consists of the Chaplains notes used to keep track of paroled inmates. Information may include inmate name, number; date paroled; date received in institution; to whom and where paroled; occupation; conduct at work and home; .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

9
Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
A3145
 
 
Dates:
1897-1912
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of registers of inmates approved for parole. Information includes signature; date; inmate name and number; to whom paroled; address; if at home, employed, on a farm, in domestic service, etc.; date of parole; and date out of institution (volume 2 only). Records are restricted..........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

10
Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
 
 
Abstract:  
Chaplains served as parole officers for inmates. This volumes which varies in content, consists of a directory of Protestant clergy, judges, police officers, and others in various cities (provides city, name, address, position); and notes on visits to parolees including monthly count of parolees visited .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

11
Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
A3150
 
 
Dates:
1888-1895
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of lists of paroled inmates compiled by Protestant and Catholic chaplains. Information includes name; year paroled; home conditions; current and previous occupation; offense for which committed; terms; grade in school; to whom paroled and if doing well on parole. Records are res.........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

12
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
A2060
 
 
Dates:
1921-1929
 
 
Abstract:  
These minutes summarize the committee's consideration of parole of new inmates, inmates eligible for parole, inmates who applied for parole, and inmates returned to the institution for violating parole. The minutes list inmates' names and numbers and the action to earn parole; investigation to be made; .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

13
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
A2064
 
 
Dates:
1824-1935
 
 
Abstract:  
The New York House of Refuge was the first juvenile reformatory in the United States. During its existence from 1825 to 1935, the institution implemented many innovative programs for the detention, education, and rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents. This series contains detailed information, including .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

14
Creator:
New York (State). State Industrial School
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
A3250
 
 
Dates:
1889-1897
 
 
Abstract:  
This series contains information used to track male and female inmates eligible or under consideration for parole. Inmates earned badges and parole eligibility through consecutive weeks of good behavior. Information may include inmate name and number; badges earned; address; religion; name and occupation .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

15
Creator:
House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
A2069
 
 
Dates:
1882-1933
 
 
Abstract:  
These volumes contain summary information about discharge and parole/indenture ship history of inmates including: name and case number; discharge date; school division, class; religion; race; reason for or manner of discharge, occupation during previous indentures; and length of time served at the House .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives