New York House of Refuge Minutes of the Visiting Committee
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
0.3 cubic feet
1 volume(s)
1 35mm microfilm roll(s)
Arrangement
Chronological by date of visit.
Scope and Content Note
These are reports of weekly inspection visits to the reformatory.
The Visiting Committee functioned as a liaison between the Acting Committee of the Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents and the institution's officers. According to the bylaws of 1844, two Acting Committee members served on a rotating basis as the Visiting Committee. The Visiting Committee was not mentioned in the bylaws of 1874. However, members of the Executive Committee, which had replaced the Acting Committee, continued to make weekly inspection reports. After most visits the committee reported that the premises were in "the usual good order." The reports mention such matters as: illnesses and deaths of incarcerated individuals; presence of staff; facility conditions, especially cleanliness; and discipline or disorder in workshops.
Alternate Formats Available
Microfilm is available for use at the New York State Archives or through interlibrary loan.
Custodial History
The Department of Correction placed these records on loan to the Syracuse University Library from 1960-1977.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Access Terms
Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents in the City of New York