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New York House of Refuge School Committee Minutes
Held by the New York State Archives
Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Arrangement
Chronological.
Scope and Content Note
These are minutes of meetings and reports of weekly committee visits to the school.
The names of members attending meetings and participating in visits appear throughout. Responsibilities of the committee as revealed in these records included: hiring and compensation of staff; ordering of supplies; provision of religious instruction; and record-keeping, especially of pupil punishment by staff.
Use of Records
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Alternate Formats Available
Microfilm is available for use at the New York State Archives or through interlibrary loan.
Related Information
Other finding aidsAlphabetical by name of school staff for 1855-1897 (volumes 1 and 2).
Container list is available at the repository.
Custodial History
The Department of Correction placed these records on loan to the Syracuse University Library from 1960-1977.
Access Terms
Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents in the City of New York
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