Diary of the Principal Keeper

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of a record of the inmate population kept by the principal keeper. Daily entries include total inmates, and, for earlier years only, the number received and discharged. Also included are brief notes on events at the prison each day, including the principal keeper's inspection visits, disciplinary incidents, escapes, deaths, construction and repairs, etc. Later entries list the names of men received or discharged.
Title
Diary of the Principal Keeper
Quantity
0.3 cubic feet; 2 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B0115
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

A record of the inmate population was kept by the principal keeper. Each daily entry gives the total of the inmates, and, for earlier years only, the number received and discharged. There are also brief notes on events at the prison each day, including the principal keeper's inspection visits, disciplinary incidents, escapes, deaths, construction and repairs, etc. Later entries list the names of men received or discharged.

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