Receipt book for construction of new House of Refuge on Randall's Island
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
0.1 cubic feet
1 volume
Arrangement
Chronological.
Scope and Content Note
These receipts, kept for the accounting purposes of the state and the institution, document expenses for the construction of buildings and related facilities on Randall's Island. The laws of 1851 and 1853 authorizing construction of the new site required that the Managers of the institution submit detailed reports of expenditures for the work done.
The receipts provide: date; amount paid; service for which paid; and signature of payee. Expenditures were for: plans and related architectural work for buildings; surveys and maps; printing of specifications; grading and excavating; building of docks; building sea wall; brick and stone; water pipes; iron work; carpentry; and inspection work.
Custodial History
The Dept. 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