Research

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New York State Prison (New York, N.Y.)

 

 

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This series contains summary information on prisoners received into the State Prison of the City of New York (Newgate Prison). The register is divided into sections by gender and race and lists name, birthplace, crime, county of conviction, sentence, and date of sentence. Some entries include residence, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

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Western Reformatory for Women

 

 

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This series consists of notebooks recording daily activities at the Western Reformatory for Women. Information includes records of routine inspections at various posts; items going into and out of the laundry; officers' orders; issuances of items such as shoes; visitors; behavior of inmates in segregation .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

New York State Prison (New York, N.Y.)

 

 

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This single leaf from a bound volume contains summary information on prisoners discharged from the State Prison of the City of New York (Newgate Prison) in 1828 with last names beginning with the letter "C" through "E" only. The inspectors of the prison maintained this record in compliance with Chapter .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

4

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New York (State). State Industrial School

 

 

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This series contains information used to track male and female inmates eligible or under consideration for parole. Inmates earned badges and parole eligibility through consecutive weeks of good behavior. Information may include inmate name and number; badges earned; address; religion; name and occupation .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

5

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House of Refuge for Women (Hudson, N.Y.)

 

 

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The series consists of the case file of Nellie Fultz, who was committed to the House of Refuge for Women for petit larceny. Documents include warrant of commitment; defendant's statement of examination; record of conviction and sentence; official record and report book; inmate identification photographs; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

Creator:

New York State Prison for Women

 

 

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This series consists of a Bertillon ledger with summary identification information on residents of the Women's Prison at Auburn. Data includes inmate's name; identification number; color; aliases; term; date of sentence; county; crime; reception date; residence; criminal act; height; Bertillon measurements .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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Auburn Prison

 

 

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This series consists of a record of inmates discharged from Auburn Prison. Information includes name, number, discharge date; county where convicted; court; judge; crime; date convicted; sentence; nativity; age; height; color; trade or occupation; employment when arrested; weight when arrested; number .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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

 

 

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This series consists of daily summary statistical information of inmates entering, leaving, and housed at Albion State Training School. Information includes date; name and case number of inmates received, discharged, or paroled; total number in facility and in various units (for example, hospital, segregation); .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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

 

 

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This series consists of materials used in inmate psychological testing at the Albion State Training School. Testing materials include mazes; picture arrangement and completion; arithmetic and other problem-solving tests; blank test sheets; Rorschach plates; and information on and instructions for tests. .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

10

Creator:

Western Reformatory for Women

 

 

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This series consists of patient psychiatric and psychological case files. The files, which typically provide information on the inmate's condition, treatments, medication distributed, and progress, include psychiatric progress notes, medication records, and psychiatric reports. The latter also list .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

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

 

 

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This series records infractions of the rules by officers or inmates, and inmates' complaints. Kept by the assistant superintendent, information recorded includes the date; inmate number (if applicable); name; whether an officer or inmate; whether there were former offenses or complaints; the offense .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

12

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New York (State). Board of Parole

 

 

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This series consists of records of women paroled from the Women's Prison at Auburn. Files include criminal and personal history information similar to that found in standard state prison inmate case files from this era. The major difference is that these files were specifically compiled to document .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

13

Creator:

New York State Prison for Women

 

 

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This series consists of a register of females whose sentences were commuted and who were discharged from the Women's Prison at Auburn. Included are name and number of inmate; county; crime; court; judge; date sentenced; date received; term; commutation earned; date discharged; jail time; and remarks.........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

14

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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This series consists of daily statistical records of inmates at the Women's Prison at Auburn. Information includes the date; number received; number discharged; total number in prison at morning and evening; and remarks..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Western Reformatory for Women

 

 

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This series consists largely of monthly psychiatric and psychological statistical reports. Psychiatric reports include number of inmates interviewed; receiving individual and group therapy sessions; placed under psychiatric observation; examined for classification and preparatory to discharge; and transferred .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Department of Correctional Services

 

 

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Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, located in Westchester County, N.Y., is a maximum security correctional facility for women. Case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated females..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

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

 

 

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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