Auburn Prison Director of Classification Clinic's correspondence B1681

Auburn Prison Director of Classification Clinic's correspondence

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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 outgoing correspondence from the director and staff of the Auburn Prison Classification Clinic to Wardens, the Deputy Commissioner of Corrections, and Directors of Classification clinics at other state prisons. Classification clinics determined the physical and mental conditions of incarcerated individuals. Subjects include statistics on classified groups; lists of incarcerated individuals, with psychological and administrative classifications; classification criteria; psychological testing of incarcerated individuals; incarcerated individuals case histories; Board of Classification meetings; transfers of incarcerated individuals and records; expenses; travel and staff changes.

Creator:

Auburn Prison

Title:

Director of Classification Clinic's correspondence

Quantity:

0.2 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1932-1933

Series Number:

B1681

Arrangement

Arranged by correctional facility or office of correspondent.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of correspondence of the director and staff of the Auburn Prison Classification Clinic (1932-1933), who were required by the Correction Law to determine the physical and mental condition of incarcerated individuals. Most records are copies of outgoing correspondence. Corespondents include wardens, the deputy commissioner of corrections, and directors of classification clinics at other state prisons.

Subjects include: statistical information for classified groups (feebleminded, neuropathic, psychotic, alcoholic, etc.); lists of incarcerated individuals, with psychological and administrative classifications; criteria for classifications; psychological testing; specific individuals' case histories; conventional abbreviations for psychiatric classifications; meetings of the board of classification to review incarcerated individuals cases; transfers of individuals and records; and a variety of administrative matters such as expenses, travel, changes in staff, and requests for forms.