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Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
The New York House of Refuge was the first juvenile reformatory in the United States. During its existence from 1825 to 1935,
the institution implemented many innovative programs for the detention, education, and rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents.
This series contains detailed information, including personal, family, and criminal history, regarding each inmate (male and
female) admitted to the institution.
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Title:
New York House of Refuge inmate case histories
Quantity:
70 cubic feet
106 volumes
Inclusive Dates:
1824-1935
Series Number:
A2064
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