Clinton Correctional Facility Inmate 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:
This series consists of record cards which summarize the background and prison disciplinary record of inmates of Clinton Correctional
Facility (known earlier as Clinton Prison). Most cards include a front-facing and profile photograph of the inmate. Inmate
numbers extend from 12879 (inmate received in 1914) to 39999 (inmate received in 1964), with gaps. These records were maintained
pursuant to a law of 1929 requiring a daily record to be kept of punishments inflicted on prisoners and of complaints by prisoners.
Creator:
Title:
Inmate record cards
Quantity:
Inclusive Dates:
circa 1914-1975
Series Number:
B0097
Arrangement
Numeric by inmate number.
Scope and Content Note
These cards summarize inmates' background and prison disciplinary record. Each card gives name and number of inmate and data
on crime, sentence, background, habits, education, employment, and other information similar to that found on the Receiving
Blotter. On the reverse side is a record of disciplinary action (date of offense, time forfeited, charge, officer); record
of appearances before Parole Board and disposition; labor report; grade report; and previous criminal history (crime, place
committed, date, sentence or fine, or other disposition of case). Also on the reverse is attached a front and side photograph
of the inmate, including his number and date.
Attached to the main card are additional cards containing summaries of the Principal Keeper's interviews with inmates (usually
relating to prison labor); continuations of the main card; and any correspondence relating to resentencing. The numbers extend
from 12879 (inmate received in 1914) to 39999 (inmate received in 1964), with gaps. The file was maintained pursuant to a
law of 1929 (Chapter 243) requiring a daily record to be kept of punishments inflicted on prisoners and of complaints by prisoners.
Alternate Formats Available
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New York State Archives Digital Collections
Inmate record cards, circa 1914-1975
Access Restrictions
Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation,
parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and
Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure
indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
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Detailed Description
| Contents |
Box |
Accretion: B0097-77 |
| Inmate Nos. 12879 - 22432 |
1 |
| Inmate Nos. 22440 - 23944 |
2 |
| Inmate Nos. 23969 - 25155 |
3 |
| Inmate Nos. 25158 - 25820 |
4 |
| Inmate Nos. 25821 - 26379 |
5 |
| Inmate Nos. 26382 - 26944 |
6 |
| Inmate Nos. 26948 - 27345 |
7 |
| Inmate Nos. 27381 - 27699 |
8 |
Accretion: B0097-84 |
| Inmate Nos. 27700 - 28559 |
1 |
| Inmate Nos. 28560 - 29098 |
2 |
| Inmate Nos. 29099 - 29548 |
3 |
| Inmate Nos. 29549 - 29937 |
4 |
| Inmate Nos. 29938 - 30312 |
5 |
| Inmate Nos. 30313 - 30741 |
6 |
| Inmate Nos. 30742 - 31178 |
7 |
| Inmate Nos. 31179 - 31607 |
8 |
| Inmate Nos. 31608 - 32040 |
9 |
| Inmate Nos. 32041 - 32499 |
10 |
| Inmate Nos. 32500 - 32919 |
11 |
| Inmate Nos. 32920 - 33338 |
12 |
| Inmate Nos. 33339 - 33762 |
13 |
| Inmate Nos. 33763 - 34211 |
14 |
| Inmate Nos. 34212 - 34660 |
15 |
| Inmate Nos. 34661 - 35091 |
16 |
| Inmate Nos. 35092 - 35516 |
17 |
| Inmate Nos. 35517 - 35949 |
18 |
| Inmate Nos. 35950 - 36388 |
19 |
| Inmate Nos. 36389 - 36858 |
20 |
| Inmate Nos. 36859 - 37399 |
21 |
| Inmate Nos. 37400 - 37923 |
22 |
| Inmate Nos. 37924 - 38435 |
23 |
| Inmate Nos. 38437 - 38950 |
24 |
| Inmate Nos. 38951 - 39946 |
25 |
| Inmate Nos. 39947 - 39999 |
26 |
