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Creator:

New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of hearing transcripts of a committee investigating conditions at the Agricultural and Industrial School. Testimony of management and staff concerned background and experience; methods of discipline and punishment and their effectiveness; responsibilities and extent of cooperation .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of a chronological register of escapes from the State Agricultural and Industrial School. Information includes date; inmate name; name of colony or hospital from which escaped; inmate number, age, county of residence; and date of return or location if not returned. Records are r.........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of a cumulative name index to portions of all series that are arranged by case number, including Case History Books and the Supplementary Case Files. Entries in the index list inmate names and the corresponding case numbers. No cumulative indexes exist for the period between 1867 .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series contains the constitution, bylaws, and monthly meeting minutes of the Benefit Association of the Civil Service Employees of Industry, N.Y. Subjects include election of delegates to attend conventions; appeal to reduce the railroad fare; correspondence with legislators regarding protection .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series contains information on inmates discharged or transferred to another institution. Information includes name; date left institution; number of years/months in school; grade level; shop or type of work done; farm colony; and to whom sent: name of person or institution if transferred, address, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of correspondence concerning policies, methods and procedures, regulations, and provisions of state and federal laws relating to the financial administration of the State Agricultural and Industrial School. Most correspondence is from state and federal agencies directing the superintendent .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

27

Creator:

New York (State). State Industrial School

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of meeting minutes dealing primarily with planning, budgeting, and reviewing expenditures for salaries, supplies, and services. Information includes monthly expenditures and names of staff hired, fired, or resigned. Beginning in the 1870s, the minutes contain reports and recommendations .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Industrial School

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series contains basic information about the personal and family background of female inmates in the New York State Industrial School. Types of information may include inmates name, date received, court of commitment, offense, plea, previous arrests, complainant, age, attributes, religion, parole .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

These case files, which supplement information contained in series A1906, Male Inmate Case History Books, contain documents relating to inmate conviction, medical health at the time of admission, and parole. Each case file contains one or more of the following types of documents: certificate of conviction; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Industrial School

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

Files in this series contain contractual custody agreements, signed by guardians of paroled inmates; parole reports, containing information regarding paroled inmates' employment, education, habits, and associates; correspondence between parole agents and social services agencies, guardians, and inmates' .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of brief, preliminary records providing background information on new inmates that were compiled before the full record was entered in the Admission Registers (series A1970). Information includes admission date; name; age; name and relationship of guardian; address; city and county .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of daily entries listing the total number of inmates present in the morning and in the evening, and the names and case numbers of newly admitted or discharged inmates. After 1913, the religion of newly admitted or discharged inmates is also noted. Male and female inmates are counted .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Industrial School

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of information about inmates' educational level which was used for school placement. Information may include name; age; date reviewed for school placement; occupation; spelling, reading, writing, and mathematical ability; knowledge of geography, history, grammar, or religion; use .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of chronological letter books and correspondence files of institution officials; and alphabetical name and subject files of institutional officials. Files include incoming and outgoing correspondence on subjects such as commitment procedures; inmate behavior and health; parole requests; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

These minutes were compiled by the board secretary. An entry for each meeting begins with the date and a list of the members present, followed by a summary of the proceedings. Included are verbatim transcripts or copies of resolutions and reports considered by the board. Much of the business conducted .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Industrial School

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series contains indexes to the State Industrial Schools' female inmate's case files. Information is available only for names beginning A-S. Information includes volume number, name, and inmate number. Records are restricted..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series contains information on escaped inmates including name of colony from which escaped; date of escape; name of inmate; inmate's city of residence (occasionally); and if returned or sent to another institution. Similar information is provided for inmates who escaped from hospitals or during .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series contains background information compiled upon inmate admission. Information may include; inmate name and institutional number; age; occupation; nativity; offense; committing court, county and judge; previous commitments and arrests; religion; physical attributes; habits, family status; parents' .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Albion State Training School (Albion, N.Y.). Board of Visitors

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of monthly meeting minutes held by the Boards of Visitors of the Albion State Training School and its predecessor institutions: Western Correctional Facility and Western Reformatory for Women. Subjects include physical plant improvements, developments in health and educational programs, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Albion State Training School (Albion, N.Y.)

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of several card files relating to women confined to the Albion State Training School. Information in card sets varies and may include inmate name; number; date received; county; nationality; age; birth place; offense; sentence; marital status; education; occupation; religion; and .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives