New York State Commission of Correction Administrative Files
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of meeting minutes, sheriffs' reports, facility files, statistical reports, and other records pertinent to the functions of the State Commission of Correction. Chiefly these records are the administrative files collected or created in the course of overseeing state prisons and assessing facilities and correctional needs to advise the governor.
Title
- Commission of Correction administrative files
Quantity
- 50 cubic feet; 1 cubic foot of cassette tapes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- 11846
Creator
Arrangement
Unarranged.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of meeting minutes, sheriffs' reports, facility files, statistical reports, and other records pertinent to the functions of the State Commission of Correction. Chiefly these records are the administrative files collected or created in the course of overseeing state prisons and assessing facilities and correctional needs to advise the governor.
Other Finding Aids
Container lists are available at the repository.
Acquisition Information
11846-12: This accretion includes records from transfer lists 070080 and 080006.
11846-15, 11846-17: These accretions include records from transfer list 120003.
Access Restrictions
Series may contain restricted material. Archives staff will review requested documents and disclose information pursuant to the State Freedom of Information Law.
Access Terms
Geographic Name(s)
Subject(s)
- Prisons--New York (State)--Statistics
- Correctional institutions--New York (State)
- Corrections--New York (State)
- Prisons--New York (State)--Officials and employees
- Prisoners--New York (State)