Pupils' record cards A2086

Pupils' record cards

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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:

These cards document the school conduct and ability of inmates. They generally include: inmate name and number; birth date; name and location of school(s) previously attended; how long out of school; date entered class at House of Refuge; days present, absent and late each term; letter grades for conduct and for work; subjects not proficient in; and date of parole, transfer to another school, or other discharge information.

Creator:

New York House of Refuge

Title:

Pupils' record cards

Quantity:

1.7 cubic feet

(1890 cards)

Inclusive Dates:

1928-1935

Series Number:

A2086

Arrangement

Chronological by inmate number.

Scope and Content Note

These cards document the school conduct and ability of inmates.

The amount of information recorded varies, but cards generally provide: inmate name and number; date of birth; name and location of school(s) previously attended; how long out of school (e.g. "just left", "out 6 months"); date entered class at House of Refuge; days present, absent, and late each term; letter grades for conduct and for work; subjects not proficient in (e.g. reading, arithmetic); and date of parole, transfer to another school, or other discharge information.