Identification File (Bertillon Ledger) of Incarcerated Males

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of summary identification information on incarcerated male individuals at Auburn Prison. Included is name; identification number; color; aliases; term; sentence date; county; crime; reception date; residence; criminal act; Bertillon measurements related to face and hands; height; age; nativity; occupation; hair color and texture; complexion; weight; build; marks, scars, moles, deformities, etc.; criminal history; date examined; and doctor examining.
Title
Identification File (Bertillon Ledger) of Incarcerated Males
Quantity
2 cubic feet; (2 volumes)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B0059
Creator
Arrangement

Numeric by identification number.

Scope and Content Note

These records list summary identification information on incarcerated male individuals at Auburn Prison.

The ledgers give name; identification number; color; aliases; term; date of sentence; county; crime; date of reception; residence; criminal act; height; stretch; trunk; spine curvature; head length and width; cheek width; right ear length; left foot; left middle finger; left little finger; left little finger; left cubit; left eye color; age; nativity; occupation; forehead length and width; nose: profile and dimensions; right ear: border, lobe; teeth (e.g. full; one missing); chin (e.g. receding); hair color and texture; complexion; weight; build; marks, scars, moles, deformities, etc.; criminal history; date examined; and doctor examining.

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