Inmate questionnaires concerning institution facilities

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of two questionnaires filled out by each inmate. In one questionnaire, the superintendent requests inmates to discuss what they like about the institution; in the other, what they do not like. Both questionnaires provide inmate's name, division, grade, and shop. Opinions are given on institution shops; schools; military, yards; sleeping halls; dining rooms and food; bath room; guard house; and chapel service. Records are restricted.
Title
Inmate questionnaires concerning institution facilities
Quantity
0.3 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A1963
Creator
Arrangement

Alphabetical by inmate name.

Scope and Content Note

This volume contains two questionnaires filled out by each inmade. In one questionnaire, the superintendent requests inmates to discuss what they like about the institution; in the other, what they do not like. Superintendent Franklin H. Briggs began numerous reforms of the New York State Industrial School after taking office in 1894, including a reorganization of the educational system, and sent these questionnaires to inmates to get their opinions on the institution's strengths and weaknesses.

Both questionnaires provide inmate's name, division, grade, and shop. Opinions are solicited on institution shops; schools; military, (including drill and clothing); yards; sleeping halls; dining rooms and food; bath room; guard house; and chapel service.

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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