Auburn Prison Work Assignment Record Cards B1272

Auburn Prison Work Assignment Record Cards

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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 3" x 5" record cards probably used by Auburn's principal keeper to record locations of incarcerated individual's work assignments within Auburn Prison and at prison work camps. Each card includes name and consecutive number, length of sentence, location of each work assignment, date each work assignment began, date discharged, and method of discharge. Records are restricted to protect personal privacy.

Creator:

Auburn Prison

Title:

Work assignment record cards

Quantity:

2 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1915-1932

Series Number:

B1272

Arrangement

Chronological by year of discharge, then alphabetical by name.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of approximately 4,200 record cards (3" x 5") that were probably used by Auburn's principal keeper to record locations of incarcerated individual's work assignments. Assignments included work locations within Auburn Prison as well as in the various prison work camps. The cards relate to individuals discharged during the years 1920, 1927-1932. Each card includes name and consecutive number, length of sentence, location of each work assignment, date each work assignment began, date discharged, and method of discharge (parole, transfer, commutation, etc.).