Auburn Prison Director of Classification Clinic's correspondence

Arranged by correctional facility or office of correspondent.

This series consists of correspondence of the director and staff of the Auburn Prison Classification Clinic (1932-1933), who were required by the Correction Law to determine the physical and mental condition of incarcerated individuals. Most records are copies of outgoing correspondence. Corespondents include wardens, the deputy commissioner of corrections, and directors of classification clinics at other state prisons.

Subjects include: statistical information for classified groups (feebleminded, neuropathic, psychotic, alcoholic, etc.); lists of incarcerated individuals, with psychological and administrative classifications; criteria for classifications; psychological testing; specific individuals' case histories; conventional abbreviations for psychiatric classifications; meetings of the board of classification to review incarcerated individuals cases; transfers of individuals and records; and a variety of administrative matters such as expenses, travel, changes in staff, and requests for forms.

This accession results from a project by Archives staff in 1999 to describe or integrate estrayed or unidentified records.

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