Auburn Prison Work Assignment Record Cards

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of 3" x 5" record cards probably used by Auburn's principal keeper to record locations of incarcerated individual's work assignments within Auburn Prison and at prison work camps. Each card includes name and consecutive number, length of sentence, location of each work assignment, date each work assignment began, date discharged, and method of discharge. Records are restricted to protect personal privacy.
Title
Work assignment record cards
Quantity
2 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1272
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological by year of discharge, then alphabetical by name.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of approximately 4,200 record cards (3" x 5") that were probably used by Auburn's principal keeper to record locations of incarcerated individual's work assignments. Assignments included work locations within Auburn Prison as well as in the various prison work camps. The cards relate to individuals discharged during the years 1920, 1927-1932. Each card includes name and consecutive number, length of sentence, location of each work assignment, date each work assignment began, date discharged, and method of discharge (parole, transfer, commutation, etc.).

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Custodial History

Originally accessioned as part of old collection #500G, accession -441.

Access Restrictions

Restricted to protect personal privacy. Access may be permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the State Archives.

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