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Albion Correctional Facility Administrative Files


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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 a time payroll book for working inmates; a census of the prison infant population; an inmate and parolee census; daily guard reports; a log of suspended sentences; and reports and logs of behavior infractions and inmate offenses. Information typically includes inmate name, crimes and sentences, and inmate prison jobs. The series also includes two 16 mm. color films and photographs depicting classroom scenes and the exterior of the facility.
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Albion Correctional Facility administrative files
Quantity:

1 cubic foot

Inclusive Dates:
1917-1971
Bulk Dates:
1955-1971
Series Number:
B1734

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of a time payroll book for working inmates (1917-1919), a census of the prison infant population (1951-1958), an inmate and parolee census (1951-1958), daily guard reports (1963-1964), a log of suspended sentences (1966-1969), and reports and logs of behavior infractions and inmate offenses (1970-1971). Information typically includes inmate name, crimes and their resultant sentences, and inmate prison jobs. The series also includes two 16mm. color films and photographs depicting classroom scenes and the exterior of the facility.

Custodial History

Originally accessioned as part of old collection 520C and re-accessioned in December 2000.

Access Restrictions

Parts of this series are restricted pursuant to the Personal Privacy Protection Law.

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