Elmira Reformatory Classification Clinic Receiving Register
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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(s)
Arrangement
Numerical by consecutive number.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of a one-volume register of incarcerated individuals received at Elmira Reformatory from August 31, 1936 to February 4, 1949. The volume relates to consecutive numbers 42170 to 49999.
The register contains: consecutive number; first and last name of incarcerated individual; date received; room number; room moved to; age; county; religion; and color (W or B). In cases where the person was transferred to another prison, the register includes the date of transfer and name of other prison.
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.