New York House of Refuge Register of Deferred Applications for Parole

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This volume contains summary information about parole applications denied by the Parole Committee. Each entry includes the following: name of incarcerated individual and case number, requested parole date, date eligible to and committee determination. Determination information included: deferred decision, conditional deferral, declined with explanation or declined without reason.
Title
New York House of Refuge register of deferred applications for parole
Quantity
0.3 cubic feet; 1 volume(s); 1 35mm microfilm roll(s)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A2068
Creator
Arrangement

Alphabetical by first letter in incarcerated individual's last name, then chronological by requested parole discharge date.

Scope and Content Note

This volume contains summary information about parole applications that were denied by the Parole Committee.

Each entry lists the following information: name and case number of incarcerated individual; date requested for parole; date when eligible to reapply (entered only during 1860-1865); and committee determination. Committee determinations were entered and annotated as follows: deferred decision - usually either "referred to Board" or "to superintendent to examine" or "to superintendent with power to grant parole"; conditional deferral, such as "superintendent with power when grade is right"; declined with explanation, such as "declined on account of grade"; or declined without reason, usually "declined for present".

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.

Access Restrictions

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

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