Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of case files of Sing Sing Prison inmates sentenced to electrocution. Included are warrants of execution; investigation reports (personal and criminal history); receipts for, and replies to, notice of appeal (if filed); correspondence regarding writing and visiting privileges with .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
The "Statistical Department" of Sing Sing Prison compiled a country by country list of foreign born convicts containing the following information: convict's number; age; date of admittance; country; crime; sentence; and disposition. This appears to have been created by the prison administration for .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
The volumes in this series provide summary information on inmates sentenced to be executed. Information includes but is not limited to inmate name and aliases; crime; term out by commutation, expiration, or pardon; place of birth, age, and occupation; marital status and living relatives; physical description; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
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
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of Correction
Abstract:
This series consists of 250 files for inmates executed for capital crimes. These are not complete case files of inmates, but administrative files pertinent to their actual executions. Each file typically contains identifying documents; correspondence; blotter records; notices of stays and respites of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of a journal used by prison guards to log special activities that occurred during night watches. Included is the date, location of duty, name of officer on duty, and remarks..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Title:
Series:
B0143
Dates:
1842-1852, 1865-1965, 1970-1971
Abstract:
This series consists of information on each inmate received at the prison. The early volumes provide information such as: admission date; alias; county from which received; age; birthplace; marital and family status; residence; height; weight; complexion; eye and hair color; other physical characteristics; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of issues of a bi-weekly periodical edited, printed by, and for the inmates at Sing Sing Prison called "Star of Hope". It contains articles on world news, health, sports, editorials, fiction, poetry, news briefs, and various other articles and features..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of daily inmate census reports indicating the location and numbers of inmates each day. For each day, information includes total number of inmates received and discharged; number of men at each prison location when the daily census was taken; and total inmate count..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of logs of inmate escapes from Sing Sing prison. For each escape, information includes name of inmate; date received; crime and term; date escaped; date of capture; and remarks..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This volume tracks activity relating to inmates who were awaiting execution at Sing Sing Prison. For each inmate, the log lists dates for the following categories when applicable: awaiting execution; commuted to life sentence; new trial granted; died while awaiting execution; escaped; and disposition .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of original copies of commutations of sentence signed by the governor. Most relate to Sing Sing inmates but some for Auburn and Clinton inmates are also included. Information includes name of inmate; county of sentence; name of prison; original prison term; and signature of gove.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of volumes used to track events relating to inmates scheduled for execution at Sing Sing. Logs contain inmate's name and number; county of sentencing and date received; name and address of family; spiritual advisor and attorney; dates of receipt, appeal, respite, or commutation; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of daily diaries kept by warden W. L. Denno of Sing Sing Prison documenting his official activities. Entries include inspections of site personnel and security protocol; details of visitors to the prison or prisoners, including police investigators; attempted escapes or other prisoner .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1152
Dates:
1825-1847
Abstract:
The series consists of abstracts and vouchers submitted to the Comptroller's Office from the commissioners appointed to build a prison in the Town of Mount Pleasant and similar documents for operation of the prison after it was built. Also included are payrolls of prison employees and inventories of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series contains the only existing volumes of the daily journal that was maintained by Sing Sing Prison's Principal Keeper. The journal provides a daily summary of information on the inmate population and the prison staff. Volume One covers September 11, 1917 to July 7, 1918 while Volume Two covers .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
This series consists of approximately 50 black-and-white photographs depicting scenes, inmates, officials, facilities, and artifacts related to Sing Sing Prison. Subjects include buildings, the electric chair, office interiors, cell interiors and exteriors, automobiles, chapel interior and exterior, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Abstract:
Sing Sing Correctional Facility, located in Westchester County, N.Y., is a maximum security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of Correction
Abstract:
These are financial records of Auburn, Clinton, Great Meadow, and Sing Sing prisons. Prison wardens were required to submit to the Department of Correction monthly statements of receipts and expenditures. The statements include amounts spent on items such as equipment, wages, and administrative expenses; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
These registers report summary information on convicts committed to state correctional institutions and selected county penitentiaries each month. Information is handwritten in columns on preprinted pages which were later bound into volumes for each year. Monthly reports from each institution provide .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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