Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
Auburn's Classification Board evaluated each individual incarcerated in the prison and decided the appropriate level of administrative
custody and rehabilitation program. This series consists of cards with information on those individuals and Classification
Board decisions. Many individuals were transferred from Sing Sing Prison. The cards list name and consecutive number, birthdate,
color; crime; sentence; probable release date; dates and locations of previous confinements; results of psychological tests
and psychiatric examinations; psychiatric and administrative classification. Records are restricted to protect personal privacy.
Creator:
Title:
Classification Board record cards
Quantity:
1 cubic foot
Inclusive Dates:
1930-1939
Series Number:
B1276