Annual reports of orphan asylums and homes for the friendless
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
4 cubic feet
24 volumes
Arrangement
Chronological by year, then alphabetical by name of institution.
Scope and Content Note
Reports were submitted to the Board by private institutions receiving no state funding.
Each report is divided into sections: a financial schedule containing data on the value of real and personal property, investments, indebtedness, receipts and expenditures, and cash on hand; and institution population statistics containing summary data on the number and sex of inmates, including new admissions and discharges.
Alternate Formats Available
Microform is available at the New York State Archives through interlibrary loan.
Related Material
Series A1984, Annual Reports of Incorporated Charities, contains related records for institutions receiving state funding.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.