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Elmira Reformatory Nickname Register


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Overview of the Records

Repository:

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

Summary:
This series consists of a record of nicknames used to identify certain incarcerated individuals.
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Nickname register
Quantity:

1 cubic foot

(1 volume)

1940
Series Number:
B0128

Arrangement

Alphabetical by name.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of a one volume record of special nicknames used to identify certain incarcerated individuals. The register lists each person's nickname, full name, and consecutive number. There are no dates on the volume but it appears to have been used around 1940. There is no indication of why the register was kept.

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