Sing Sing Prison Daily Census Report
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of daily census reports of incarcerated individuals taken at Sing Sing Prison from August 18, 1927, to May 18, 1928. The census was likely maintained by Sing Sing's deputy warden. For each day, the following information was recorded: number of incarcerated individuals received and discharged; number of incarcerated individuals at each location within the prison when the census was taken (e.g. kitchen, hospital, etc.); and a total count of the entire prison population.
Title
- Daily census report
Quantity
- 0.3 cubic feet; (1 volume)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B1239
Creator
Arrangement
Chronological
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of daily census reports of incarcerated individuals taken at Sing Sing Prison from August 18, 1927, to May 18, 1928. The census was likely maintained by Sing Sing's deputy warden. For each day, the following information was recorded: number of incarcerated individuals received and discharged; number of incarcerated individuals at each location within the prison when the census was taken (e.g. kitchen, hospital, etc.); and a total count of the entire prison population.
Custodial History
Originally accessioned as part of old collection #516B, accession -444.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Access Terms
Corporate Name(s)
- Sing Sing Correctional Facility
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
- New York (State). Department of Correction