Research

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Creator:

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

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series is a daily record of changes in the population of incarcerated individuals at the Elmira Reformatory from May 24, 1877 to September 30, 1883. For each day that a change occurs, the volume lists: date; name; consecutive number; and activity (received, transferred, discharged, paroled, pardoned, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

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

 

 

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This series consists of statistical profiles of incarcerated individuals at the New York State Reformatory. Category statistics include type of offense; length of maximum and definite sentence; occupation; personal and physical characteristics; educational level; mental level; religion; color; ethnicity; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

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Abstract:  

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

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of 11 volumes of registers containing summary information on incarcerated individuals at the time of their admission to Elmira. The registers cover the period from May 24, 1877 to December 27, 1950 and consecutive numbers from 1 to 51274. Registers covering the period from October .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of a register of new incarcerated individuals received at Elmira. Each entry includes their name, sentencing date, date received, and consecutive number..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of a register of men received at the Elmira Reformatory. The register contains consecutive number; full name of incarcerated individual; and date and time received. The volume relates to consecutive numbers 44713 to 49700..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

7

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

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These registers contain a two-page summary of information on each incarcerated individual admitted to Elmira during the period 1879 to 1957. Most of the information was recorded at the time of admission to Elmira, with only minor notations relating to conduct and discharge. The detail of information .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

8

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of information on men returned to Elmira for parole violations. Information includes name and number; date of return; date of first admission; maximum sentence or "Class" number; crime; county of sentencing; previous occupation; previous incarcerations; age; marital status; color; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

9

Creator:

Elmira Reformatory

 

 

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This series consists of information relating to incarcerated individuals sent to Elmira from federal courts. Since they were not eligible for parole, the registers document admission to release. Information includes name; date received; country of birth; age; names and addresses of parents and siblings; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives