File of governor's commutations of sentence
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
0.3 cubic feet
(1 volume)
Arrangement
Chronological by date of commutation.
Scope and Content Note
This series contains original copies of approximately fifty commutations of sentence signed by the governor. They relate principally to Sing Sing inmates but also include commutations from Auburn and Clinton inmates. Information contained in each commutation includes: name of inmate; county of sentence; name of prison; original prison term; and signature of governor.
The official State Seal is affixed to each document.
Custodial History
Originally accessioned as old collection #516B, accession -444.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Access Terms
New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Sing Sing Correctional Facility