Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of Correction
Abstract:
This series consists of 250 files for incarcerated individuals executed for capital crimes. These are not complete case files but administrative files pertinent to their actual executions. Each file typically contains identifying documents; correspondence; blotter records; notices of stays and respites .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Title:
Series:
B0145
Dates:
1939-1963
Abstract:
This series consists of case files of incarcerated individuals sentenced to electrocution at Sing Sing Prison. Files contain warrants of execution; investigation reports (personal and criminal history); receipts for, and replies to, notice of appeal (if filed); correspondence regarding writing and visiting .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Title:
Series:
B0146
Dates:
1919-1944
Abstract:
The Statistical Department of Sing Sing Prison compiled a country-by-country list of foreign-born incarcerated individuals containing the following information: consecutive number; age; date of admittance; country; crime; sentence; and disposition. This appears to have been created by the prison administration .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Title:
Series:
B0147
Dates:
1891-1946
Abstract:
This series contains volumes providing summary information on incarcerated individuals sentenced to be executed. Information includes but is not limited to name and aliases of incarcerated individual; crime; term out by commutation, expiration, or pardon; place of birth, age, and occupation; marital .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of admission registers (also known as a "receiving blotter") of federally incarcerated individuals admitted to Sing Sing Prison. Entries include the person's name; aliases; date and place of conviction; offense; term of sentence; date of sentence; beginning and expiration date; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of daily census reports of incarcerated individuals taken at Sing Sing Prison from August 18, 1927, to May 18, 1928. The census was likely maintained by Sing Sing's deputy warden. For each day, the following information was recorded: number of incarcerated individuals received and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This volume contains information on incarcerated individuals who escaped from Sing Sing Prison. Each entry includes the following: name, date received; crime and term; date escaped; date of capture; and remarks..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of a journal used by prison guards to log special activities that occurred during night watches. Included is the date, location of duty, name of officer on duty, and remarks..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1152
Dates:
1825-1847
Abstract:
The series consists of abstracts and vouchers submitted to the Comptroller's Office from the commissioners appointed to build a prison in the Town of Mount Pleasant and similar documents for operation of the prison after it was built. Also included are payrolls of prison employees and inventories of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of information on each incarcerated individual received at the prison. The early volumes provide information such as: admission date; alias; county from which received; age; birthplace; marital and family status; residence; height; weight; complexion; eye and hair color; other physical .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of issues of "Star of Hope," a bi-weekly periodical edited and printed by and for the incarcerated individuals at Sing Sing Prison. Issues contain articles on world news, health, and sports. Also included were editorials, fiction, and poetry..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series contains the only existing volumes of the daily journal that were maintained by Sing Sing Prison's Principal Keeper. The journal provides a daily summary of information on the population of incarcerated individuals and the prison staff. Volume One covers September 11, 1917, to July 7, 1918, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Title:
Series:
B1242
Dates:
1892-1907
Abstract:
This volume tracks activity relating to incarcerated individuals who were awaiting execution at Sing Sing Prison. For each person, the log lists dates for the following categories when applicable: awaiting execution; commuted to life sentence; new trial granted; died while awaiting execution; escaped; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of original copies of commutations of sentences signed by the governor. Most relate to incarcerated individuals at Sing Sing but some for Auburn and Clinton are also included. Information includes name of the individual; county of sentence; name of prison; original prison term; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Title:
Series:
B1244
Dates:
1915-1969
Abstract:
This series consists of volumes used to track events relating to incarcerated individuals scheduled for execution at Sing Sing. Logs contain the person's name and consecutive number; county of sentencing and date received; name and address of family; spiritual advisor and attorney; dates of receipt, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of daily diaries kept by warden W. L. Denno of Sing Sing Prison documenting his official activities. Entries include inspections of site personnel and security protocol; details of visitors to the prison, including police investigators; attempted escapes; misconduct of incarcerated .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of approximately 50 black-and-white photographs related to Sing Sing Prison. Included are images of incarcerated individuals, officials, buildings, cell interiors and exteriors, automobiles, the chapel, prison money, cemetery and the electric chair. Several photos are copies of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Title:
Series:
W0048
Dates:
1976-2002
Abstract:
Sing Sing Correctional Facility, located in Westchester County, N.Y., is a maximum-security correctional facility for incarcerated males. Case files include information of the individual's family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of Correction
Abstract:
This series consists of monthly statements of receipts and expenditures maintained by the prison wardens of Auburn, Clinton, Great Meadow and Sing Sing prisons. Statements include receipts from the sale of goods manufactured at the prisons and records of the amount spent on items such as equipment, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
20
Creator:
New York (State). Governor
Abstract:
These registers report summary information on incarcerated individuals committed to state correctional institutions and selected county penitentiaries each month. Information is handwritten in columns on preprinted pages which were later bound into volumes for each year. Monthly reports from each institution .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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