Diary of the Principal Keeper
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
0.3 cubic feet
2 volumes
Arrangement
Chronological.
Scope and Content Note
A record of the inmate population was kept by the principal keeper. Each daily entry gives the total of the inmates, and, for earlier years only, the number received and discharged. There are also brief notes on events at the prison each day, including the principal keeper's inspection visits, disciplinary incidents, escapes, deaths, construction and repairs, etc. Later entries list the names of men received or discharged.
Other Finding Aids
Available at Repository
Volume list.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Access Terms
New York (State). Prison Department
New York (State). Department of Correctional Services