New York State House of Refuge Girls' Division Daily Journals
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
1.3 cubic feet
4 volume(s)
1 35mm microfilm roll(s)
Arrangement
Chronological.
Scope and Content Note
The Matron of the Girls' Division kept this journal of daily entries, usually including information on the following: admission of inmates, providing the inmate's name and identification number and notes on her background and crime; indenture and discharge of inmates, providing the same information as an admission; visits of officials and other dignitaries; and absence of staff.
Alternate Formats Available
Microfilm is available for use at the New York State Archives or through interlibrary loan.
Custodial History
The Department of Correction placed these records on loan to the Syracuse University Library from 1960-1977.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Access Terms
Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents in the City of New York
Detailed Description
Dates | Contents | Box | |||
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Accretion: A2056-77 |
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1861 March-1866 August | Girls' Division Daily Journals, Volume 1 | 1 |
1873 March-1880 December | Girls' Division Daily Journals, Volume 2 | 2 |
1881 June-1887 September | Girls' Division Daily Journals, Volume 3 | 3 |
1887 October-1896 July | Girls' Division Daily Journals, Volume 4 | 4 |