New York House of Refuge Receipt Book for Employees' Wages

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This volume, documents the payment of wages to institution employees. Information for each payment includes date, name of superintendent (payor), amount paid, length of service paid for (usually one month), occupation, and employee signature.
Title
New York House of Refuge receipt book for employees' wages
Quantity
0.1 cubic feet; 1 volume
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A2079
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This volume, kept for the institution's accounting purposes, documents the payment of wages to institution employees.

For each payment the volume provides: date; name of superintendent (payor); amount paid; length of service paid for (usually one month, but sometimes longer); service for which paid (occupation); and signature of employee.

Custodial History

The Dept. 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 the material.

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