Inmate employment scrapbook B2019

Inmate employment scrapbook

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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 scrapbook containing information on companies that offered employment to inmates upon their release from incarceration. Included are letterheads, clippings showing type of work and wages, and occasional correspondence from companies enclosing applications for employment and/or describing positions available. Information on specific inmates is not included. Records are restricted due to condition of the materials.

Creator:

New York State Reformatory (Elmira, N.Y.)

Title:

Inmate employment scrapbook

Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

(1 volume)

Inclusive Dates:

1917-1920

Series Number:

B2019

Scope and Content Note

This scrapbook contains information on companies that offered employment to inmates upon their release from incarceration. Included are letterheads, clippings showing type of work and wages, and occasional correspondence from companies enclosing applications for employment and/or describing positions available. Information on specific inmates is not included.