New York House of Refuge Daily Census of Inmates A2084

New York House of Refuge Daily Census of Inmates

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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:

These volumes track the movement of the New York House of Refuge inmate population from 1860 until the institution's closing in 1935. Information generally includes date; division; number of boys in each of six size categories (until 1900); number of boys or girls in each division; total number of boys or girls (no girls in institution after June 1905); number of inmates in each category admitted and discharged; and total number of inmates.

Creator:

New York House of Refuge

Title:

New York House of Refuge daily census of inmates

Quantity:

2 cubic feet

9 volumes

Inclusive Dates:

1860-1935

Series Number:

A2084

Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

These volumes track the movement of the institution's inmate population from 1860 until its closing in 1935. Information provided varies slightly from volume to volume but generally includes: date; division; number of boys in each of six size categories (until 1900); number of boys in each division; total number of boys; number of girls in each division; total number of girls (no girls in institution after June 1905); number of inmates in each category admitted and discharged; and total number of inmates.