Sing Sing Prison Log of Actions Relating to Incarcerated Individuals Awaiting Execution
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
0.3 cubic feet
1 volume
Arrangement
Chronological by date of action.
Scope and Content Note
This volume tracks activity relating to incarcerated individuals who were awaiting execution at Sing Sing Prison. For each person, the log lists dates for the following categories when applicable: awaiting execution; commuted to life sentence; new trial granted; died while awaiting execution; escaped; and disposition of case on reversal of judgement.
Related Material
B1244 Log of Actions Relating to Incarcerated Individuals Scheduled for Execution
Custodial History
Originally accessioned as part of old collection #516B, accession -444.
Access Restrictions
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