Research

Overview of the Records

Repository:

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

Summary:
The series lists information on cases of children of widows in New York and Bronx counties who were committed to institutions by children's court justices. The extracts include information on children, mostly teenagers, who were committed for theft, assault, truancy, immorality, parental neglect, or other reasons. Column headings for information includes case number; sex; age; color; religion; nationality of parent; nationality of child; offense for which committed; source of facts/complaint; and reasons justifying complaint.
Creator:
Title:
Register of children of widows committed to institutions by children's court justices in New York and Bronx counties
Quantity:

0.3 cubic feet

(1 microfilm roll 35mm)

Inclusive Dates:
1910-1913
Series Number:
A3110