Research

Scope and Content Note

Typewritten, mimeographed, or printed annual reports of Clinton Prison were submitted by the Warden to the Commissioner of Correction pursuant to the Prison Law of 1909 and a law of 1929.

The reports vary considerably in format and content but usually include summary statistics on inmate population and finances and reports from various units of prison administration such as commissary, school, library, hospital, chaplains, psychiatrist, and industries.