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Scope and Content Note
This series consists of one volume containing notes from all of the State Prison Inspectors between 1858-1865 with entries regarding the Female Prison, Sing Sing, Clinton, and Auburn Prisons. The bulk of the volume deals mainly with Sing Sing Prison. Volume contains notes on issues such as convict labor for hire, safety precaution measures, and the status of the staff including suspension and appointment of guards and keepers. There are also newspaper clippings about convict labor for hire and a brief general summary of the Board of Parole meeting minutes. The volume is also available on microfilm.
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