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Entry documentation for construction of Reformatory for Women at Bedford


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New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series consists of agreements, special fund vouchers, certificates of construction, receipts, correspondence, and bills pertaining to the construction of the women's reformatory at Bedford, New York. The series contains detailed information on the construction costs of the various buildings for the reformatory. Most information pertains to costs of building materials, labor, and transportation costs. The Reformatory's Board of Managers submitted all costs proposals to Comptroller's office.
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Entry documentation for construction of Reformatory for Women at Bedford
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0.2 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1893-1896
Series Number:
A1213

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of agreements, special fund vouchers, certificates of construction, receipts, correspondence, and bills pertaining to the construction of the women's reformatory at Bedford, New York. The bulk of the material was generated by the Board of Managers of the reformatory and the contractors involved with the construction of the facilities.

The series contains detailed information on the construction costs of the various buildings for the reformatory. Information on such costs as building materials, labor, and transportation comprise the bulk of the series. A law of 1892 authorized the construction of the Reformatory. The Board of Managers submitted all costs proposals to Comptroller's office.

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