-
Full Finding Aid -
Overview -
Arrangement -
Scope and Contents -
Related Material -
Other Finding Aids -
Alternate Formats -
Access Restrictions -
Access Terms -
Detailed Description
Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
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 information, including personal, family, and criminal history, regarding
each male inmate admitted during the period from 1849 to 1939.
Creator:
Title:
Agricultural and Industrial School male inmate case history books
Quantity:
16 cubic feet
Quantity:
48 volume(s)
Inclusive Dates:
1849-1939
Series Number:
A1906
The New York State Archives is part of the Office of Cultural Education, an office of the New York State Education Department.
To report technical problems with this web site, please contact the New York State Archives at ARCHINFO@mail.nysed.gov