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Instructions for inmates working in offices


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Overview of the Records

Repository:

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

Summary:
This typescript volume instructs inmates working as clerks in their duties and responsibilities. General instructions urge courtesy, obedience, discretion, etc. Specific instructions regarding filling out forms, carrying messages, updating records, and other duties instruct clerks working for: the Assistant Superintendent; the Military Instructor; the Dentist; the Oculist; and the Night Count (recording the nightly inmate census).
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Instructions for inmates working in offices
Quantity:

0.1 cubic feet

(1 volume)

Inclusive Dates:
1908
Series Number:
A2083

Scope and Content Note

A typescript volume instructs inmates working as clerks in their duties and responsibilities.

General instructions urge courtesy, obedience, discretion, etc. Specific instructions regarding filling out forms, carrying messages, updating records, and other duties instruct clerks working for: the Assistant Superintendent; the Military Instructor; the Dentist; the Oculist; and the Night Count (recording the nightly inmate census).

Other Finding Aids

Available at Repository

Table of contents in front of volume.

Custodial History

The Dept. of Correction placed these records on loan to the Syracuse University Library from 1960-1977.

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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