General journal B1235

General journal

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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:

The general journal of the State Prison for Women was the principal accounting record of original entry for the prison, listing all financial transactions in chronological order. Information includes transaction date, individual or company being paid, and the amount of money received or paid.

Creator:

New York State Prison for Women

Title:

General journal

Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1893-1895

Series Number:

B1235

Arrangement

Chronological by date of entry.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of the general journal of the State Prison for Women for the period May 1893 to September 1895. This general journal was the principal accounting record of original entry, listing all financial transactions in chronological order. Entries list the date of the transaction, individual or company being paid, and the amount of money received or paid. Entries cover all prison receipts and expenses incurred during the period.