Research

Overview of the Records

Repository:

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

Summary:
The series consists of the case file of Nellie Fultz, who was committed to the House of Refuge for Women for petit larceny. Documents include warrant of commitment; defendant's statement of examination; record of conviction and sentence; official record and report book; inmate identification photographs; authorization to "receive, open, read, deliver, destroy, retain, or return" letters received by the inmate; correspondence and newspaper clippings related to custody battle for her infant; and a discharge certificate.
Creator:
Title:
Inmate case file of Nellie Fultz
Quantity:

0.2 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1898-1903
Series Number:
A3287