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Log of inmate escapes


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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 logs of inmate escapes from Sing Sing prison. For each escape, information includes name of inmate; date received; crime and term; date escaped; date of capture; and remarks.
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Log of inmate escapes
Quantity:

0.3 cubic feet

(1 volume)

Inclusive Dates:
1911-1919
Series Number:
B1240

Arrangement

Alphabetical by name of inmate.

Scope and Content Note

For each escape from Sing Sing during the years 1911 to 1919, this volume contains the following information: name of inmate; date received; crime and term; date escaped; date of capture; and remarks.

Custodial History

Originally accessioned as part of old collection #516B, accession -444.

Access Restrictions

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

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