Auburn Prison General Ledger

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of Auburn Prison's general ledger which functioned as the principal record of final entry for all Auburn's financial transactions. The volume is arranged by accounts according to funds or vendor. The debit entries list date of transaction, description of transaction, and amount of transaction. The credit entries list date, amount, and the method of payment. The front of the volume contains an index to each account.
Title
General ledger
Quantity
0.5 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1236
Creator
Arrangement

Arranged by name of account.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of one volume of Auburn Prison's general ledger covering the period 1877 to 1888. The general ledger functioned as the principal record of final entry for all Auburn's financial transactions. The volume is arranged by each account that the prison received money from (the State Treasurer, companies using penal labor, etc.) or paid money to (companies providing supplies, released inmates receiving payments, etc.).

Ledger pages are divided into two parts, the left side of the page registering debits (Dr.) to the account and the right side of the page registering credits (Cr.) to the account. The debit entries list date of transaction, description of transaction, and amount of transaction. The credit entries list date, amount, and the method of payment.

Other Finding Aids

The front of the volume contains an index to each account, arranged alphabetically by name of account.

Custodial History

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

Access Restrictions

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

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