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Special funds expenditure ledger


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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 ledger documents expenses in Auburn Prison's special accounting funds. These funds include Plumbing, Library, Road, Ordinary Repairs, and Electrical Execution. The ledger lists date of entry, name of individual or company paid, description of goods or services received, and amount paid. Also included is a monthly statement of total expenditures and a cash balance.
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Special funds expenditure ledger
Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1893-1899
Series Number:
B1229

Arrangement

Arranged by name of fund.

Scope and Content Note

This is a one-volume ledger documenting expenses in a number of Auburn's special accounting funds from 1894 to 1899. These funds include Plumbing, Library, Road, Ordinary Repairs, and Electrical Execution. For each expenditure under these funds, the ledger lists date of entry, name of individual or company paid, description of goods or services received, and amount paid. Approximately once a month, the ledger provides a statement of total expenditures and a cash balance.

Custodial History

Originally accessioned as part of old collection #500K, accession -441.

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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