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 digital versions of documents compiled by the Attorney General's Office in response to the class action lawsuit filed against state officials or their estates in 1974 by inmate survivors of the Attica Correctional Facility uprising of 1971. Records in the series include hearing transcripts, trial excerpts, exhibits, court filings, news articles, and other items documenting the prolonged legal action that resulted from the controversial decision to retake the facility by force.
Creator:
Title:
Department of Law special investigation files relating to the Attica uprising
Quantity:

10.4 gigabyte(s)

Quantity:

810 digital file(s)

Inclusive Dates:
1971-2001
Bulk Dates:
1991-2001
Series Number:
W0100