Research

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Creator:

New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Protection

 

 

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This series contains materials relating to the procedures and operation of the fingerprint identification program. Because civil defense was considered a national security issue, civil defense volunteers were required to be fingerprinted. The Office of Civilian Protection screened for criminals, and .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

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Bedford Hills Correctional Facility

 

 

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This series documents instances of inmate misconduct, disciplinary action, and review of the disciplinary action by the institution's Adjustment Committee. Documentation usually includes memorandums and infraction reports describing misconduct; a summary of the infraction and resulting punishment; inmate's .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

Bedford Hills Correctional Facility

 

 

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This series consists of a daily journal summarizing activity at Westfield and Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. It is unknown if the journal relates to Westfield's Reformatory or Prison Division. Included are handwritten notes summarizing officer duty and inmate activity during each day. Notes include .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

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New York (State). Department of Correction

 

 

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This series consists of the annual report of the Education Department of Albion Training School to the Commissioner of Correction. Reports include an analysis of inmate population; characteristics and description of the objectives of the program; a detailed description of the administration of the program, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

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New York (State). Counsel to the Governor

 

 

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This series documents investigations on public officials, agency management, proper enforcement of laws and matters of public peace, safety, and justice. Records include correspondence, memoranda, hearings transcripts, testimonies and interviews, reports and findings of the Commission, court decisions .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives