New York House of Refuge Steward's Record of Receipts and Disbursements of Supplies
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
1 cubic foot
(1 volume)
Arrangement
Chronological under specific item received or issued; items are sometimes grouped by general category (kitchen supplies, laundry supplies, medical supplies), but beyond this there is no pattern to the order of items listed.
Scope and Content Note
The Steward kept these records to track the receipt and distribution of equipment and supplies as part of his responsibilities as supply officer of the institution.
For each item (or, in a few cases, service), the volume provides: date received or issued; receiving book folio number (book no longer extant); value of item(s) received; quantity and/or size of item(s) received; quantity issued; and issuing book folio number (book no longer extant). The volume apparently covers all items for the entire institution, including: foodstuffs and spices; kitchen utensils, pots, pans, stores, and refrigerators; dishes, glasses, and eating utensils; cleansers, brushes, and other cleaning supplies; lanterns and lamps; pens, pencils, ink, paper clips, paper, and envelopes; clothing and shoes; furniture, mirrors, mattresses, and pillows; linoleum; towels; medical and surgical equipment and supplies, and prescriptions; exterminator services, automobile repairs, and other repairs and services; seeds and bulbs; painting supplies; electrical supplies; athletic equipment; maps and map handles; saw blades; keys and locks; water coolers; matches; paper bags; coal; and lumber.
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 the material.
Access Terms
Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents in the City of New York
Juvenile delinquents--Rehabilitation
Juvenile delinquents--Rehabilitation--Equipment and supplies
Juvenile corrections--Equipment and supplies