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81
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Title:
Series:
A2074
Dates:
1920-1931
Abstract:
The steward, in his role as supply officer, kept track of receipts and supplies for the institution. Included are listings for foodstuffs, housewares, furniture, clothing, cleaning supplies, repairs and services, coal, seeds bulbs, keys and locks medical and surgical equipment and supplies, and lumber. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
82
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Abstract:
The institution steward compiled these inventories of all types of moveable property and their values in the offices, shops, and other areas of the institution. Each inventory begins with an "Index and Summary" of rooms/halls in each building. Information may include building; hall/room; property type; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
83
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Abstract:
Scrapbooks consist mostly of news clippings concerning conditions at the House of Refuge (Vol. 1 and 2) and crime and prison conditions in New York (Vol. 5) and throughout the United States (Vols. 3 and 4).. Included are programs for shows/events and clippings related to the Freedom of Worship Act and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
84
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Abstract:
This volume, documents the payment of wages to institution employees. Information for each payment includes date, name of superintendent (payor), amount paid, length of service paid for (usually one month), occupation, and employee signature..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
85
Creator:
House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)
Title:
Series:
A2087
Dates:
1859-1861, 1871-1882
Abstract:
This summary information concerns inmate's background, offense, and discharge. Admission entries include: name and case number; book number; admission date; division and class number; age; previous residence or court which committed inmate; offense; nativity ; and parents' ethnic/racial background. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
86
Creator:
House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)
Abstract:
These registers contain summary inmate admission information which generally includes: name, case number, annual entry number, admission date, assigned division, race, percentage (i.e., ethnicity or nationality) and age. Volume one also include "size" on a scale from one to six county of residence and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
87
Creator:
House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)
Title:
Series:
A2092
Dates:
1827-1839 and 1861-1913
Abstract:
This committee met periodically with the Superintendent to review matters concerning inmate apprenticeships. Minutes document committee actions on the: review of applications from prospective master ( include applicant's name and relationship to the inmate, inmate's name, case number and committee's .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
88
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Abstract:
This series, apparently an employee payroll register, bears no identification and was recorded in a volume previously used to record hospital admissions. Information includes date; employee name; amount paid and position (sometimes)..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
89
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Abstract:
The dispensary record, tracking the health and medical treatment of inmates, was a source the physician's monthly and annual reports. Included are: inmate number; division; inmate name; admission date; diagnosis/physical condition; treatment; name of doctor (rarely); occasional remarks (such as the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
90
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Abstract:
Hospital admission registers, tracking the health and medical treatment of inmates, were a source for the compilation of the physician's monthly and annual reports. The admission registers from the House of Refuge include admission date; inmate number; age; division; diagnosis/physical condition; treatment; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
91
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Social Welfare. Division of State Institutions
Title:
Series:
B0646
Dates:
1940-1961
Abstract:
This series contains statistical population reports submitted to the Department of Social Welfare by state youth facilities. Included are Weekly Population Reports, providing daily counts of children in the institution, and Monthly Statistical Reports of Children Under Care. Some monthly reports include .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
92
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Social Welfare. Division of State Institutions
Title:
Series:
B0647
Dates:
1943-1960
Abstract:
State training schools submitted these reports to the Department of Social Welfare to document instances where inmates either escaped or attempted to escape. Each report provides the following information on runaways or attempted runaways: name; dates left and returned; housing unit of runaways; and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
93
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Abstract:
Testimony and supporting materials document investigations into conditions at the institution including inmate violence, cruelty of officers, discipline, malfeasance and mismanagement. In addition to letters, statements, affidavits,and reports there are also lists and charts of payroll, prices, payments .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
94
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Social Welfare. Division of State Institutions
Title:
Series:
B0645
Dates:
1928-1961
Abstract:
This series contains the department's copies of boards of visitors meetings minutes and monthly reports of superintendents and department heads at the following state institutions: Thomas Indian School; Woman's Relief Corps Home; State Agricultural and Industrial School; State Training School for Girls .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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