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Bedford Hills Correctional Facility Office of the Superintendent Subject Files


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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 subject files from the Superintendent of Bedford Hills Correctional Facility (previously Westfield State Farm). Records consist of correspondence, memoranda, notes, reports, lists, and other material relating to the administration of the facility. Subjects include correction officer's orders; procedures and work assignments; inmate education; training; recreation programs; inmate accidents; classification and parole reviews; clinic schedules; inmate misbehavior and discipline; inmate hospitalization; and visitors. Records are restricted to protect personal privacy.
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Bedford Hills Correctional Facility Office of the Superintendent subject files
Quantity:

4 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1962-1974
Series Number:
B1018

Arrangement

Alphabetical by subject.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of subject files from the Superintendent of Bedford Hills Correctional Facility (previously Westfield State Farm). The records consist of correspondence, memoranda, notes, reports, lists, and other material relating to the administration of the facility from approximately 1962 to 1974.

The records pertain to such subjects as: correction officer's orders; procedures and work assignments; inmate education; training; recreation programs; inmate accidents; classification and parole reviews; clinic schedules; inmate misbehavior and discipline; inmate hospitalization; and visitors.

Access Restrictions

Series is partially restricted. State Archives staff will review requests for specific documents and disclose in accordance with New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).

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