Research

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Albion State Training School (Albion, N.Y.)

 

 

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This series consists of about 255 color slides, 200 color and black-and-white prints, and 200 negatives. The images include exterior and interior shots, as well as inmate activities and facilities at Albion including religious services, classes (sewing, cooking, etc.), recreational activities, and medical .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

2

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Clinton Correctional Facility

 

 

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This series consists of record cards which summarize the background and prison disciplinary record of inmates of Clinton Correctional Facility (known earlier as Clinton Prison). Most cards include a front-facing and profile photograph of the inmate. Inmate numbers extend from 12879 (inmate received .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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Auburn Prison

 

 

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The series is a daily account of financial transactions taking place at Auburn State Prison. Chapter 169 of the Laws of 1817 required the agent for each state prison to keep a regular and correct account of the monies received and disbursed. This daybook, or journal, is part of the agent's account for .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

4

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Auburn Prison

 

 

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These are records of incarcerated individuals who died in Auburn Prison. Case files were kept for all incarcerated individuals, and records of deceased individuals were pulled from the active files and filed together..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

5

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Auburn Prison

 

 

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This series contains admission reports, hospital reports, medical records, correspondence, examination reports, injury reports, and pharmacy reports generated by the office of the Auburn Prison physician. The medical and record-keeping duties of the physician were spelled out in Chapter 382 of the Laws .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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This series consists of summary identification information on incarcerated male individuals at Auburn Prison. Included is name; identification number; color; aliases; term; sentence date; county; crime; reception date; residence; criminal act; Bertillon measurements related to face and hands; height; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

7

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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This series records the sale of goods produced at Auburn Prison. Each page lists the name and address of a customer, usually a state agency, institution or county clerk's office; the item bought or sold; transaction date and unit price of the item. Also included are credits, gross sales, and net sales .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

8

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Auburn Prison

 

 

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This series consists of records of incarcerated individuals granted parole from Auburn Prison. Information includes consecutive number; name; date received; minimum and maximum terms; expiration dates; parole date; delinquency date; date returned for parole violation; delinquent time to serve; parole .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

9

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Sing Sing Prison

 

 

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This register of federal prisoners admitted to Sing Sing Prison contains inmate name; aliases; date and place of conviction; offense; term of sentence; date of sentence; beginning and expiration date; expiration date with good conduct; birthplace; marital status; literacy level; age; physical description; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

10

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Adirondack Correctional Treatment and Evaluation Center

 

 

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This series consists of summary information on inmate discipline at Adirondack Correctional Treatment and Evaluation Center. Information includes inmate's name and number; original institution; alias; jail time; date eligible for parole; maximum expiration date; crimes; criminal act; value of money .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

11

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Western Reformatory for Women

 

 

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Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

12

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New York State Committee on Sentencing Guidelines

 

 

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These files contain correspondence, publications, draft or working documents, unpublished reports, and related material. Correspondence concerns the solicitation of input to the Committee's work, requests for information from the committee, comments on the committee's reports and work, and requests .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

13

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Auburn Correctional Facility

 

 

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This series consists of records of the Coordinator of Volunteer Services, who worked with the Logan Jaycees and the Jaycees Prison Chapter in Auburn. Records include questionnaires of persons touring the facility; articles on prison volunteer programs nationwide; Logan Jaycees monthly newsletter; prison .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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This series consists of records of inmates admitted to Auburn Prison. Information includes inmate's crime; admission date; occupation; habits; height; color; age; birthplace; education level; religion; previous criminal history; marital status; address of wife or relative; hair and eye color; description .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

15

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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This series consists of a daily statistical record of inmates. Daily entries include the number of inmates on state work; sick in hospital; excused from labor; in punishment; new men received; miscellaneous; total in prison; discharged; and remarks..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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This series consists of statistical records of Auburn prisons' population of incarcerated individuals. Information may include total number: in prison; in prison at morning and in evening; received; discharged; lodgers; applications for treatment; treated; not treated; excused from labor; pardoned; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

17

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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This series consists of lists of inmates who were to be considered for parole. The records list number and name of inmate; crime; date received; sentence; minimum and maximum expiration dates; jail time; punishments; days lost; minimum expiration with lost time added; remarks; and whether an initial .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

18

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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This series records basic information about incarcerated individuals admitted to the prison. Information includes class, consecutive and register numbers, name, crime, sentence, dates received and sentenced, county, court, former trade or occupation; employment status; if could read or write; if married; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

19

Creator:

Auburn Prison

 

 

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The volumes in this series document incarcerated individuals released from Auburn Prison. The amount and detail of information recorded varies over time, but typically includes name, age, date sentenced, term to which sentenced, and date and nature of discharge (parole, commutation, pardon, transfer, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

20

Creator:

New York (State). Board of Parole

 

 

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This series contains records created or compiled by the State Board of Parole in relation to parole of incarcerated individuals from Auburn Prison. For each individual applying for parole, there is a folder with records documenting the entire process of parole from admission into the state correctional .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives