Principal Keeper's daily journal of infractions and complaints

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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 records infractions of the rules by officers or inmates, and inmates' complaints. Kept by the assistant superintendent, information recorded includes the date; inmate number (if applicable); name; whether an officer or inmate; whether there were former offenses or complaints; the offense or complaint; action or penalty imposed; days lost; and compensation not earned for the month.

Creator:

Albion State Training School.

Title:

Principal Keeper's daily journal of infractions and complaints

Quantity:

4.5 cu. ft.

Inclusive Dates:

1938-1969

Series Number:

B0093

Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

These are records of infractions of the rules by officers or inmates, and of inmates' complaints.

The Correction Law required that a daily record be made of infractions, punishments, and complaints. The journal was kept by the assistant superintendent. It recorded the date; inmate number (if applicable); name; whether an officer or inmate; whether there were former offenses or complaints; the offense or complaint; action or penalty imposed; days lost; and compensation not earned for the month.