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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 volumes used to track events relating to incarcerated individuals scheduled for execution at Sing Sing. Logs contain the person's name and consecutive number; county of sentencing and date received; name and address of family; spiritual advisor and attorney; dates of receipt, appeal, respite, or commutation; and execution date and time. Also included are documents entitled "Statistics Relative to Sentences for Murder in the First Degree," listing individuals executed, transferred, discharged by reversal of judgment or whose sentences were commuted.
Creator:
Title:
Log of actions relating to incarcerated individuals scheduled for execution
Quantity:

0.4 cubic feet

(2 volumes)

Inclusive Dates:
1915-1969
Series Number:
B1244