Auburn Prison General Journal

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
Auburn Prison's general journal was the principal accounting record of original entry for the prison, listing all financial transactions in chronological order. Entries cover all prison receipts and expenses such as salaries, repairs, supplies, rations, and disbursements to released inmates. Information includes date of transaction, individual or company being paid, and the amount of money received or paid.
Title
Auburn Prison general journal
Quantity
1 cubic foot; 3 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1230
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological by date of entry.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains Auburn Prison's general journal for the period June 1866 to December 1881 and September 1888 to September 1893. This general journal was the principal accounting record of original entry for the prison, listing all financial transactions in chronological order as they occurred. As each transaction occurred, an entry was made in the journal.

Entries cover all prison receipts and expenses such as salaries, repairs, supplies, rations, and disbursements to released inmates. Entries include date of transaction, individual or company being paid, and the amount of money received or paid.

Other Finding Aids

Volume list is available at the repository.

Custodial History

Originally accessioned as part of old collection #500K, accession -441.

Access Restrictions

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