Agent's book of contracts
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of contracts made by the Prison Agent with individuals and firms for the mining and manufacturing of iron and nails, and the making of barrel hoops, boots and shoes, and other products of prison industry. Included are details concerning the employment of prison labor in these enterprises.
Title
- Agent's book of contracts
Quantity
- 0.3 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B0109
Creator
Scope and Content Note
This series contains copies of contracts made by the Prison Agent with various individuals and firms for the mining and manufacturing of iron and nails, and the making of barrel hoops, boots and shoes, and other products of prison industry, giving detailed provisions concerning the employment of prison labor in these enterprises. Laws of 1847 empowered the Prison Agent to make contracts for the labor of prisoners.
Access Restrictions
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