Research

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Creator:

New York State Prison for Women

 

 

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Abstract:  

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 .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

New York State Prison for Women

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

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

 

3

Creator:

New York State Prison for Women

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series documents expenditures of the State Prison for Women in categories including salaries of prison officers; rations, clothing, and bedding; discharge and transportation of convicts; and repairs. The ledger lists date, individual or company receiving payment, a description of goods or services .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

New York State Prison for Women

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

The general journal of the State Prison for Women was the principal accounting record of original entry for the prison, listing all financial transactions in chronological order. Information includes transaction date, individual or company being paid, and the amount of money received or paid..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

New York State Prison for Women

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of records for inmates released from the State Prison for Women. Information includes name; inmate number; crime; date and place of birth; color; height; weight; marital status; number of children; name and address of immediate relatives; religion; educational level; occupation; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives