Research

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

This series consists of outgoing correspondence from the director and staff of the Auburn Prison Classification Clinic to Wardens, the Deputy Commissioner of Corrections, and Directors of Classification clinics at other state prisons. Classification clinics determined the physical and mental conditions of incarcerated individuals. Subjects include statistics on classified groups; lists of incarcerated individuals, with psychological and administrative classifications; classification criteria; psychological testing of incarcerated individuals; incarcerated individuals case histories; Board of Classification meetings; transfers of incarcerated individuals and records; expenses; travel and staff changes.

Creator:

Title:

Director of Classification Clinic's correspondence

Quantity:

0.2 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1932-1933

Series Number:

B1681