Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children Statistical and Financial Reports
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
0.2 cubic feet
1 volume; 1 microfilm roll 35mm
1 volume(s)
1 35mm microfilm roll(s)
Arrangement
Chronological by date of report.
Scope and Content Note
This volume contains manuscript copies of annual reports to the Board of Charities, 1881-1893; quarterly reports to the state comptroller, 1883-1893; a report to the State Assembly, 1890; and a "Report to Government," 1891. The reports were produced in accordance with Chapter 162 of the Laws of 1875. The reports to the Board of Charities summarize receipts, expenditures, and student ("inmate") population changes. The reports to the comptroller list receipts and expenditures by major category. The report to the Assembly contains narrative statements or statistics on many aspects of the asylum's operation and population, including: number of children; length of residence; disposition of children; deaths among children; age, nativity, and education of teachers; textbooks used; and receipts and expenditures. The report to government gives general statistical information on teachers, employees, students, crops and livestock produced, and list of subjects taught.
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Access Terms
Indians of North America--Child welfare
Schools--Records and correspondence
Indians of North America--Orphanages