Research

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 a daily journal summarizing activity at Westfield and Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. It is unknown if the journal relates to Westfield's Reformatory or Prison Division. Included are handwritten notes summarizing officer duty and inmate activity during each day. Notes include names of officers at specific stations or absent; number of meals served; names of inmates sick; number of inmates at special activities or classes; names of visitors; and summary of disciplinary action taken. Records are restricted.
Creator:
Title:
Daily journal
Quantity:

1 cubic foot

(7 volumes)

Inclusive Dates:
1960-1964, 1972
Series Number:
B1284