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Identification File (Bertillon Ledger) of Incarcerated Males


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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 series consists of summary identification information on incarcerated male individuals at Auburn Prison. Included is name; identification number; color; aliases; term; sentence date; county; crime; reception date; residence; criminal act; Bertillon measurements related to face and hands; height; age; nativity; occupation; hair color and texture; complexion; weight; build; marks, scars, moles, deformities, etc.; criminal history; date examined; and doctor examining.
Creator:
Title:
Identification File (Bertillon Ledger) of Incarcerated Males
Quantity:

2 cubic feet

(2 volumes)

Inclusive Dates:
1921-1936
Series Number:
B0059

Arrangement

Numeric by identification number.

Scope and Content Note

These records list summary identification information on incarcerated male individuals at Auburn Prison.

The ledgers give name; identification number; color; aliases; term; date of sentence; county; crime; date of reception; residence; criminal act; height; stretch; trunk; spine curvature; head length and width; cheek width; right ear length; left foot; left middle finger; left little finger; left little finger; left cubit; left eye color; age; nativity; occupation; forehead length and width; nose: profile and dimensions; right ear: border, lobe; teeth (e.g. full; one missing); chin (e.g. receding); hair color and texture; complexion; weight; build; marks, scars, moles, deformities, etc.; criminal history; date examined; and doctor examining.

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Volume list.

Access Restrictions

Restricted to protect personal privacy. Access may be permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the State Archives.

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Detailed Description

Contents Box

Accretion: B0059-77
Inmate Numbers 38001-40999 1
Inmate Numbers 41000-43902, 48133-48412 (with significant gaps) 2