Research

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 information relating to incarcerated individuals sent to Elmira from federal courts. Since they were not eligible for parole, the registers document admission to release. Information includes name; date received; country of birth; age; names and addresses of parents and siblings; maximum sentence; dates maximum and minimum sentences expire; family history; incarcerated individual's previous history; physician's report at admission; outline of treatment; mug shots; physical condition at discharge (rarely completed); and discharge date.
Creator:
Title:
Biographical register of federally incarcerated individuals
Quantity:

2 cubic feet

2 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1902-1934
Bulk Dates:
bulk 1902-1927
Series Number:
B0129