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Daily inmate census report


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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 daily inmate census reports indicating the location and numbers of inmates each day. For each day, information includes total number of inmates received and discharged; number of men at each prison location when the daily census was taken; and total inmate count.
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Daily inmate census report
Quantity:

0.3 cubic feet

(1 volume)

Inclusive Dates:
1927-1928
Series Number:
B1239

Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of daily inmate census reports indicating the location and numbers of inmates each day from August 19, 1927 to May 18, 1928. The census was most likely maintained by Sing Sing's deputy warden. For each day, the volume indicates: the total number of inmates received and discharged; number of men at each prison location when the daily census was taken (kitchen, hospital, road company, etc.); and total inmate count.

Custodial History

Originally accessioned as part of old collection #516B, accession -444.

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