Research

Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series consists of minutes of committee meetings and reports of committee visits to the Girl's Division. Committee reports usually discuss the following: conditions of facilities, clothing, and food; discipline and relations between matron and inmates; education and recitation of Biblical verses; and health of inmates and staff.
Creator:
Title:
New York House of Refuge ladies' committee minutes
Quantity:

1 cubic feet

2 volumes; 1 microfilm roll 35mm

Inclusive Dates:
1825-1831 and 1855-1893
Series Number:
A2057