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Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Abstract:
This volume, kept for the auditing and accounting purposes of the New York House of Refuge, documents the receipts and disbursements of the Industrial Department. Following the legislative prohibition of prison contract labor, the institution in 1888 effected a major reorganization and expansion of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Abstract:
All visitors to the institution were required to sign in. These volumes list the name, city, state or country of each visitor. Visitors included legislators, jurors, students, teachers, professors, and members of the state legislature. Most visitors were from the New York City area; others included .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York House of Refuge
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
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Creator:
New York House of Refuge
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
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Creator:
New York House of Refuge
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
26
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
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
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Creator:
New York House of Refuge
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
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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
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Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Abstract:
These minutes summarize the committee's consideration of parole of new inmates, inmates eligible for parole, inmates who applied for parole, and inmates returned to the institution for violating parole. The minutes list inmates' names and numbers and the action to earn parole; investigation to be made; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
30
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Abstract:
The New York House of Refuge was the first juvenile reformatory in the United States. During its existence from 1825 to 1935, the institution implemented many innovative programs for the detention, education, and rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents. This series contains detailed information, including .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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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
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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
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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
34
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
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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
36
Creator:
House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)
Abstract:
These volumes contain summary information about discharge and parole/indenture ship history of inmates including: name and case number; discharge date; school division, class; religion; race; reason for or manner of discharge, occupation during previous indentures; and length of time served at the House .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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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
38
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
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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
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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