Sing Sing Prison File of Governor's Commutations of Sentence
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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 commutation.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of original copies of commutations of sentences signed by the governor. Most relate to incarcerated individuals at Sing Sing but some for Auburn and Clinton are also included. Information includes name of the individual; county of sentence; name of prison; original prison term; and signature of governor. The official State Seal is affixed to each document.
Custodial History
Originally accessioned as old collection #516B, accession -444.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Access Terms
New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Sing Sing Correctional Facility