Register of honorary members of the Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This volume lists 34 persons elected by the Society's Board of Managers as honorary members of the Society. For each honorary member entries may include: name; address; occupation; date nominated and elected; date died or resigned; and remarks.
Title
- Register of honorary members of the Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents
Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A2063
Creator
Arrangement
Chronological by nomination date.
Scope and Content Note
This volume lists 34 persons elected by the society's Board of Managers as honorary members of the society.
For each honorary member, the register provides: name; address; occupation (sometimes); by whom nominated (name of Manager); date nominated; date elected (same as date nominated); date accepted nomination (sometimes); date accepted election (sometimes) (same as date accepted nomination); date died or resigned (sometimes); and remarks: date elected Manager, date resigned as Manager (sometimes). There is no indication of how or why persons were nominated and elected honorary members, although presumably it was in recognition for some contribution to the work or goals of the Society.
Other Finding Aids
Alphabetical name index at front of volume.
Custodial History
The Dept. 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 the material.
Access Terms
Corporate Name(s)
- Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents in the City of New York
- New York (State). Department of Correction
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services