New York House of Refuge Minutes of the Visiting Committee

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of reports of weekly inspection visits to the reformatory. The Visiting Committee functioned as a liaison between the Acting Committee of the Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents and the institution's officers. Topics include illnesses and deaths of incarcerated individuals; presence of staff; facility conditions, especially cleanliness; and discipline or disorder in workshops.
Title
New York House of Refuge minutes of the visiting committee
Quantity
0.3 cubic feet; 1 volume(s); 1 35mm microfilm roll(s)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A2091
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological by date of visit.

Scope and Content Note

These are reports of weekly inspection visits to the reformatory.

The Visiting Committee functioned as a liaison between the Acting Committee of the Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents and the institution's officers. According to the bylaws of 1844, two Acting Committee members served on a rotating basis as the Visiting Committee. The Visiting Committee was not mentioned in the bylaws of 1874. However, members of the Executive Committee, which had replaced the Acting Committee, continued to make weekly inspection reports. After most visits the committee reported that the premises were in "the usual good order." The reports mention such matters as: illnesses and deaths of incarcerated individuals; presence of staff; facility conditions, especially cleanliness; and discipline or disorder in workshops.

Alternate Formats Available

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

Custodial History

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

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

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