Register of Indian Children
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
0.2 cubic feet
(1 volume)
Arrangement
Chronological by date of admission.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of a single register that contains the names of students who attended the Thomas Indian School between 1920 and 1945. The register lists the name of the student, tribe, date of admittance, date of birth, date of discharge, reservation or address, name of parents, name of guardians, and remarks.
Related Material
Series A1909, Register of Trustees, Indian Children, and Visitors, 1855-1881
Series A1911, Register of visitors, 1881-1906
and Series B0640, Correspondence and Subject Files, contains later registers of visitors.
Custodial History
This register was most likely transferred to the State Archives by the State Library sometime in 1977 along with other Thomas Indian School related records but somehow became estranged until it was identified and accessioned as part of the 11th floor renovation project.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Access Terms
Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children
New York (State). Department of Social Welfare
Indians of North America--Child welfare
Schools--Records and correspondence
Indians of North America--Orphanages