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 records resulting from a 1974 class action suit filed against state officials or their estate by inmate
survivors of the 1971 Attica uprising. The records were created by private counsel hired by the state to defend state officials.
Types of records include trial transcripts; complaints; reports of other investigations; interviews; testimonies; depositions;
summaries; pleadings; briefs; photographs; and attorney work notes. Records are partially restricted.
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Quantity:
53.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
approximately 1971-2001
Series Number:
B1811