Sing Sing Prison Log of Actions Relating to Incarcerated Individuals Awaiting Execution

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This volume tracks activity relating to incarcerated individuals who were awaiting execution at Sing Sing Prison. For each person, the log lists dates for the following categories when applicable: awaiting execution; commuted to life sentence; new trial granted; died while awaiting execution; escaped; and disposition of case on reversal of judgement.
Title
Log of actions relating to incarcerated individuals awaiting execution
Quantity
0.3 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1242
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological by date of action.

Scope and Content Note

This volume tracks activity relating to incarcerated individuals who were awaiting execution at Sing Sing Prison. For each person, the log lists dates for the following categories when applicable: awaiting execution; commuted to life sentence; new trial granted; died while awaiting execution; escaped; and disposition of case on reversal of judgement.

B1244 Log of Actions Relating to Incarcerated Individuals Scheduled for Execution

Custodial History

Originally accessioned as part of old collection #516B, accession -444.

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

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