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New York State Department of Correctional Services Press Release and Publication Files

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Overview of the Records

Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of news articles and publications collected and published by the New York State Department of Correctional Services (DOCS). Records include daily news summaries distributed to DOCS staff. These news summaries were used to track the publication of articles covering topics relevant to the work of DOCS. Also included in this series are copies of multiple newsletters published by DOCS. These newsletters include copies of The Correction Employee from 1981-1985, Focus from 197-1979, and Correctional Services News from 1976-1985. Topics of note covered in this series include inmate work programs, gun control, capital punishment, and living conditions in prisons.

Acquisition Information

This series was transferred under RDA 90336.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Access Terms

Detailed Description