Research

1

Creator:

Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. Office of the Superintendent

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of subject files from the Superintendent of Bedford Hills Correctional Facility (previously Westfield State Farm). Records consist of correspondence, memoranda, notes, reports, lists, and other material relating to the administration of the facility. Subjects include correction .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

Bedford Hills Correctional Facility

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of a daily journal summarizing activity at Westfield and Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. It is unknown if the journal relates to Westfield's Reformatory or Prison Division. Included are handwritten notes summarizing officer duty and inmate activity during each day. Notes include .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

Westfield State Farm. Reformatory Division

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of record cards relating to women received at the Westfield State Farm and its predecessor, the New York State Reformatory for Women. Information includes inmate background (color, education, occupation, previous arrests, family, and marital status); crime; psychological testing .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

New York State Prison for Women

 

 

Title:  

 

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

 

5

Creator:

Albion State Training School (Albion, N.Y.)

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of completed federal population schedules apparently sent by Albion to the Bureau of the Census. They include detailed information on Albion's inmate population, individually and in aggregate. The following schedules are contained in the records: Schedule I – Admissions; Schedule .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

Creator:

Albion State Training School (Albion, N.Y.). Board of Visitors

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of monthly meeting minutes held by the Boards of Visitors of the Albion State Training School and its predecessor institutions: Western Correctional Facility and Western Reformatory for Women. Subjects include physical plant improvements, developments in health and educational programs, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

7

Creator:

Albion State Training School (Albion, N.Y.). Office of the Warden

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists primarily of correspondence, memoranda, reports, and clippings from the files of Albion's warden relating to the administration of the institution. Much of the material consists of memoranda about new legislation, policies and procedures affecting Albion. Subjects include hiring, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives