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