New York State Agricultural and Industrial School Glass Plate Negatives of New Facility
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- These negative photographs depict the New York State Agricultural and Industrial School's new facility at Industry, New York, which was completed in 1907. Most negatives provide views of: farm land; grounds; building interiors; physical facilities; and inmates, school officers, and visitors.
Title
- Glass plate negatives of new facility
Quantity
- 7 cubic feet; 71 negatives
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A3120
Creator
Arrangement
Roughly alphabetical by subject.
Scope and Content Note
These negative photographs show the institution's new facility at Industry, New York. Transfer of the institution from the original Rochester site began in 1904 and was completed in 1907. Most negatives provide views of: farm land; grounds; building interiors; physical facilities; and inmates, school officers, and visitors. Box 1 contains 8" x 10" glass plate negatives, while all other boxes contain 11" x 14" glass plate negatives.
Alternate Formats Available
Microform is available at the New York State Archives through interlibrary loan.
Microfilm: 1 reel; 35mm.
Related Material
A1975Series A1975, Photographs of Inmates, Staff, and Facilities, includes prints of a few of these negatives.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Access Terms
Corporate Name(s)
- New York (State). Division for Youth
- New York (State). State Industrial School
- Western House of Refuge for Juvenile Delinquents (Rochester, N.Y.)