Research

1

Creator:

New York House of Refuge

 

 

Title:  

 

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

 

2

Creator:

House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

The superintendent's daily log of events includes information on admission of inmates ( name, age, and committing agency); discharge or indenture of inmates (name, occupation, and residence of inmate's master or person to whom inmate was discharged); inmate deaths and escapes; purchase of supplies; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

New York House of Refuge

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

Meeting minutes and related records document the dissolution of the Society following the closing of the House of Refuge and inmate transfer to the New York State Vocational Institution in West Coxsackie. Includes special meeting minutes about the site returning to New York City, unexpended funds disposition; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

New York House of Refuge

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

These receipts document expenses for the construction of buildings and related facilities on Randall's Island. Information on receipts include date; amount paid; service for which paid; and signature of payee. Expenditures were for: plans and related architectural work for buildings; surveys and maps; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

New York House of Refuge

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This typescript volume instructs inmates working as clerks in their duties and responsibilities. General instructions urge courtesy, obedience, discretion, etc. Specific instructions regarding filling out forms, carrying messages, updating records, and other duties instruct clerks working for: the Assistant .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

Creator:

New York House of Refuge

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

These volumes track the movement of the New York House of Refuge inmate population from 1860 until the institution's closing in 1935. Information generally includes date; division; number of boys in each of six size categories (until 1900); number of boys or girls in each division; total number of boys .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

7

Creator:

New York House of Refuge

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series includes contracts between the Board of Managers and manufacturers for the labor of inmates or for the supplying of goods or services to the institution. Information lists employer name, position, and compensation. Labor contracts also include type of work; number of inmates employed; beginning .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

8

Creator:

New York House of Refuge

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

These cards document the school conduct and ability of inmates. They generally include: inmate name and number; birth date; name and location of school(s) previously attended; how long out of school; date entered class at House of Refuge; days present, absent and late each term; letter grades for conduct .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

9

Creator:

House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of reports of weekly inspection visits to the reformatory. The Visiting Committee functioned as a liaison between the Acting Committee of the Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents and the institution's officers. Topics include illnesses and deaths of incarcerated individuals; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

10

Creator:

New York House of Refuge

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

These volumes contain correspondence and related items submitted by the Superintendent to the Executive Committee. The documents were reviewed at the Committee's weekly meetings and formed the basis for many actions and decisions. Topics include employee salaries and salary classification issues; legislation, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

11

Creator:

New York House of Refuge

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series documents expenses of the House of Refuge and were kept for the Executive Committee monthly audit of bills. Bills for each month included the following information: bill number; payee name; date and amount of bill; and total amount of bills for the month. Following the audit, a committee .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

12

Creator:

Westfield State Farm. Prison Division

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of records pertaining to inmates' parole eligibility. Included is a list of inmates entitled to a reduction in their minimum sentence based on good conduct and satisfactory performance of work duties; and a list of inmates who were approved to apply to the Board of Parole. Information .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

13

Creator:

New York House of Refuge

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

These volumes enumerate the monthly operating expenses incurred by the New York House of Refuge's Industrial Department. Each entry includes bill number, date of bill, itemized listing of goods or services purchased and cost of each, total amount of bill, educational subdivision for which goods or services .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

14

Creator:

New York House of Refuge

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This volume enumerates the monthly cash receipts and cash payments of the New York House of Refuge Industrial Department, as well as cash receipts for sundries and cash disbursements for maintenance expenses. Receipts and payments are recorded separately on facing pages of the volume..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

15

Creator:

House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of minutes of monthly, annual, and special meetings of the Managers of the Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents. Contents typically include resolutions of the board; lists of bills audited by the Executive Committee; lists of committee appointments; amendments to .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

16

Creator:

New York House of Refuge

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series contains minutes of the House of Refuge's Acting Committee, later Executive Committee. Minutes include discussions of maintenance, finances, education, employment, and other matters and also contain resolutions; lists of bills presented for approval; and reports of committees of the Managers. .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

17

Creator:

House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of reports of standing and special committees appointed by the New York House of Refuge Board of Managers. Series includes reports for indenturing, insurance, theater, school, classification, special, and building committees. The volumes contain reports of three special committees .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

18

Creator:

House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

Maintained by the clerk in the Manhattan office of the Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents, the daily entries include description of the weather; names of persons requesting passes with name of person visited; names of persons requesting information about inmates; and delivery of correspondence .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

19

Creator:

House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

The Matron of the Girls' Division kept this journal of daily entries which includes inmate's name, identification number, and notes on her background and crime for inmates admitted, indentured, or discharged. Visits of officials and other dignitaries and absence of staff are also noted..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

20

Creator:

South Mall (Albany, N.Y.)

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of minutes of committee meetings and reports of committee visits to the Girl's Division. Committee reports usually discuss the following: conditions of facilities, clothing, and food; discipline and relations between matron and inmates; education and recitation of Biblical verses; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives