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Auburn Prison Cash Accounts 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 series consists of a ledger of credits and debits pertaining to cash accounts for incarcerated individuals. For each listing, the ledger records date, type of transaction, and amount of credit deposited or debit charged.
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Auburn Prison cash accounts ledger
Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1873-1895
Series Number:
B1237

Arrangement

Roughly chronological by date of first arrival of the account holder.

Scope and Content Note

This ledger records credits and debits pertaining to cash accounts for incarcerated individuals. For each listing, the ledger records date, type of transaction (usually voucher or cash), and amount of credit deposited or debit charged.

Custodial History

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

Access Restrictions

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

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