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Westfield State Farm Daily Inmate and Officer Log


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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 daily record used to track the location of Westfield officers and inmates. The volumes list the names of officers on duty at various stations and names of inmates received, discharged, transferred, or placed in special locations within the institution (such as in segregation, hospital, kitchen, quarantine). Also included is a count of the inmate population for the day.
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Daily inmate and officer log
Quantity:

1 cubic foot

(6 volumes)

Inclusive Dates:
1960-1965
Series Number:
B1013

Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of a daily record used to track the location of Westfield officers and inmates from 1960 to 1965. There is no indication if the log pertains specifically to either the Reformatory Division or the Prison Division. The volumes list the names of officers on duty at various stations and names of inmates received, discharged, transferred, or placed in special locations within the institution (e.g., segregation, hospital, kitchen, quarantine). Also included is a count of the inmate population for the day.

Related Material

B1284 Bedford Hills Correctional Facility Daily Journal, contains related records.

Access Restrictions

Restricted to protect personal privacy. Access may be permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the State Archives.

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