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Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
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
2
Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Abstract:
This series consists of memoranda directing staff to carry out specific assignments or to follow general regulations with regard to treatment and discipline of inmates; daily routines and procedures; repairs to buildings and facilities; arrangements for special events; scheduling and conduct of religious .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Title:
Series:
A1906
Dates:
1849-1939
Abstract:
The Western House of Refuge was established as the first state reformatory in the nation by the New York State Legislature in 1846. The institution's name was changed to the New York State Industrial School in 1886 and New York State Agricultural and Industrial School in 1907. This series contains basic .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Title:
Series:
A1960
Dates:
1876-1913
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 Agricultural and Industrial School
Abstract:
This series documents the actions and decisions of the Board of Classification who determined parole requirements or transfer options. Minutes includes meeting dates; board members present; names of inmates and actions taken regarding their parole or division assignments; and inmate's offense or other .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
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
Abstract:
This series consists of annual lists of inmates present or on parole from the State Agricultural and Industrial School. These lists were used to compile statistics on inmates present, paroled, or escaped, for the institution's annual reports. Information includes admission date or date returned from .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
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
9
Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Title:
Series:
A1970
Dates:
1876-1960
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
10
Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
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
11
Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Abstract:
These photographs depict the New York State Agricultural and Industrial School's new facility at Industry, New York. The photographs, mostly mounted, provide views of: annual fairs; farm land; grounds; interiors of buildings; inmates, school officers and visitors; and physical facilities. A few of these .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Title:
Series:
A1976
Dates:
1898-1911
Abstract:
This series contains correspondence with the Protestant Parole Agent relating to transfer of inmates to other institutions; attempts to locate escaped inmates or parole offenders; rewards for capture of escapees; home conditions, employment, behavior, and prospects of paroled inmates; and a few letters .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Abstract:
This series contains lists of male inmates committed from each county except for New York, Kings, and Richmond. Registers provide date admitted, name and occasionally a notation if recommitted. Also included is a typescript county list of inmates paroled from the New York State Training School at Warwick .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
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
15
Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Title:
Series:
A3057
Dates:
1938
Abstract:
This series consists of meeting minutes in the form of hearing transcripts from a committee investigating the problem of runaways at the Agricultural and Industrial School. Testimony included personality traits of good supervisors; methods of discipline and preventing runaways; punishing runaways; frequency .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Title:
Series:
A3058
Dates:
1938
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
17
Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
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
Abstract:
These reports summarize inspections of the institution conducted in accordance with institution bylaws by the Board of Visitors (called the Board of Managers until 1927)..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Abstract:
These series records dates of employee leave and extra duty at the State Agricultural and Industrial School. Information generally includes employee name; address or city of residence (sometimes); telephone number (sometimes); date of appointment, vacation, sick leave, other absences with or without .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
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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