Auburn Prison Work Assignment Record Cards
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
2 cubic feet
Arrangement
Chronological by year of discharge, then alphabetical by name.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of approximately 4,200 record cards (3" x 5") that were probably used by Auburn's principal keeper to record locations of incarcerated individual's work assignments. Assignments included work locations within Auburn Prison as well as in the various prison work camps. The cards relate to individuals discharged during the years 1920, 1927-1932. Each card includes name and consecutive number, length of sentence, location of each work assignment, date each work assignment began, date discharged, and method of discharge (parole, transfer, commutation, etc.).
Other Finding Aids
Available at Repository
Container list.
Custodial History
Originally accessioned as part of old collection #500G, accession -441.
Access Restrictions
Restricted to protect personal privacy. Access may be permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the State Archives.
Access Terms
New York (State). Superintendent of State Prisons
New York (State). Department of Correctional Services