Matron's daily journals for the female department

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series contains narrative journals recording daily institutional and inmate activity. Topics include staff and inmate illnesses or medical problems; special events such as holidays and entertainment; inmate behavior; contact with discharged inmates; and facility conditions. A weekly summary is usually entered on Saturday. Also included are printed holiday and entertainment programs, with readings and songs.
Title
Matron's daily journals for the female department
Quantity
0.5 cubic feet; 6 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A1905
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

These narrative journals, all written by Matron E.M. Craigie, record daily institutional and inmate activity. Topics discussed included: staff and inmate illnesses or medical problems; special events such as holidays and entertainment; inmate behavior; contact with discharged inmates; and facility conditions.

A weekly summary is usually entered on Saturday. Printed holiday and entertainment programs, with readings and songs, are bound into the volumes.

Alternate Formats Available

A microform use copy of the series is available at the New York State Archives; however, the copy is not available for use because of access restrictions that apply to the records.

Other Finding Aids

Volume list.

Access Restrictions

Restricted in accordance with Executive Law, Section 501-c(1)(b), relating to confidentiality of individuals in custody of the Division for Youth (now Office of Children and Family Services).

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