Research

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Creator:

Eastern New York Reformatory

 

 

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This series consists of record cards containing summary information for approximately 900 male inmates incarcerated from approximately 1896 to 1906. Each card contains information on inmate's crime and sentence, criminal history, and terms of release..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

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The volumes in this series were used to record the daily activities and work assignments of guards at Elmira Reformatory. Assignments are listed for up to eighty locations in the institution. Volumes also include remarks regarding unusual events, incidents, disciplinary measures, and staff absences..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

New York State Reformatory (Elmira, N.Y.)

 

 

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This volume contains entries from February 1, 1923, to January 31, 1924. Reports are listed monthly on fines imposed on incarcerated individuals of an unidentified residential facility, probably Elmira Reformatory. Information is present for the following: consecutive number, name, class (1 or 2, probably .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

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This series consists of thirty-seven, two-page biographical entries relating to incarcerated individuals at the New York State Industrial School who were ordered to serve temporary, definite sentences at the New York State Reformatory at Elmira. Entries include past criminal history; date of order confining .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

Western Reformatory for Women

 

 

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This accretion consists of record cards for approximately 900 female inmates incarcerated from approximately 1956 to 1970. Cards contain summary personal information and information regarding each inmate's crime, sentence, and terms of release..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

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This series consists of a record of nicknames used to identify certain incarcerated individuals..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives