Research

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Creator:

New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission

 

 

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These letters, reports, articles, notes, and government documents provide information about the prison contract labor system for the manufacture of shoes and shirts in other states and countries. The series includes correspondence comparing prison labor to free labor in the shoe industry; questionnaires .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

 

 

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This series consists of contracts made by the Prison Agent with individuals and firms for the mining and manufacturing of iron and nails, and the making of barrel hoops, boots and shoes, and other products of prison industry. Included are details concerning the employment of prison labor in these en.........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

 

 

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This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, and printed forms compiled by the office of the warden of Clinton Prison. Records pertain to insurance claims, aliens incarcerated at the prison, arms and munitions, amusements (amateur theatricals and field days), Champlain College, chaplains, contraband, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of minutes of the Board of Prison Inspectors quarterly meetings at Clinton State Prison and monthly reports of the Inspector in Charge. Topics include administration of the prison, such as changes in personnel, the manufacture of iron, and financial accounts. The books also contain .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives