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Great Meadow Prison Parole Register


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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 one register documenting the parole of inmates from Great Meadow Prison.
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Great Meadow Prison parole register
Quantity:

1 cubic foot

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:
1911-1929
Series Number:
B2401

Arrangement

Roughly chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of one register documenting the parole of inmates. Information given for each inmate commonly includes register number, name, date received, maximum and minimum sentences, maximum and minimum expiration dates of sentences, date of parole, date of delinquency, date returned for violation, delinquent time to serve, date of absolute discharge by parole board, date transferred, date of escape, and name and address of person or institution paroled to. Register includes entries for many inmates who appear to have never been paroled.

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