Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series contains narrative journals recording daily institutional and inmate activity. Topics include staff and inmate
illnesses or medical problems; special events such as holidays and entertainment; inmate behavior; contact with discharged
inmates; and facility conditions. A weekly summary is usually entered on Saturday. Also included are printed holiday and entertainment
programs, with readings and songs.
Creator:
Title:
Matron's daily journals for the female department
Quantity:
0.5 cubic feet
6 volumes
Inclusive Dates:
1887-1896
Series Number:
A1905