New York House of Refuge Daily Census of Inmates

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
These volumes track the movement of the New York House of Refuge inmate population from 1860 until the institution's closing in 1935. Information generally includes date; division; number of boys in each of six size categories (until 1900); number of boys or girls in each division; total number of boys or girls (no girls in institution after June 1905); number of inmates in each category admitted and discharged; and total number of inmates.
Title
New York House of Refuge daily census of inmates
Quantity
2 cubic feet; 9 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A2084
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

These volumes track the movement of the institution's inmate population from 1860 until its closing in 1935. Information provided varies slightly from volume to volume but generally includes: date; division; number of boys in each of six size categories (until 1900); number of boys in each division; total number of boys; number of girls in each division; total number of girls (no girls in institution after June 1905); number of inmates in each category admitted and discharged; and total number of inmates.

Custodial History

The New York State 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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