New York House of Refuge Register of Masters of Indentured Inmates

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
These volumes list information about persons to whom reformatory inmates were bound out. Information includes master's name and address; inmate's number; and date of indenture agreement. In addition the first volume (1825-1845) lists the master's occupation, the second volume (1860-1873) lists the inmate's name, and the third volume (1869-1903) lists the inmate's name and a reference to the master's prior experience with indentured inmates.
Title
New York House of Refuge register of masters of indentured inmates
Quantity
0.7 cubic feet; 4 volume(s); 1 35mm microfilm roll(s)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A2067
Creator
Arrangement

Volumes 1, 3 and 4:alphabetical by master's last name, then chronological by date of indenture.

Volume 2:by state and county of master's residence.

Scope and Content Note

These volumes list information about persons to whom reformatory inmates were bound out. Entries in all volumes list the following information: master's name and address; inmate's number; and date of indenture agreement. In addition, the volumes dated 1825-1845, and 1828-1869 lists the master's occupation, the volume, 1860-1873 lists the inmate's name, and the volume, 1869-1903 lists the inmate's name and a reference to the master's prior experience with indentured inmates. There is no explanation for the overlap between thevolumes.

Alternate Formats Available

Microfilm is available for use at the New York State Archives or through interlibrary loan.

Custodial History

A2067-77:The Department of Correction placed these records on loan to the Syracuse University Library from 1960-1977.

A2067-03: Although no documentation exists regarding the transfer of this volume, it was most likely transferred to the State Archives by the Department of Correctional Services. The volume was accessioned in conjunction with a project undertaken by Archives staff in 2003 to describe or integrate estrayed or unidentified records.

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