New York State Commission of Correction Annual Reports

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of annual reports of the Commission of Correction describing functions, activities, and events of the past year. Reports typically include informational segments on state prisons, reformatories, institutions for defective delinquents, institution farm production, parole matters, county and municipal jails, hospital prison wards, juveniles in jail, maintenance and operational costs, inspections, and recommendations of the commission.
Title
Commission of Correction annual reports
Quantity
0.6 cubic feet; (12 volumes)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B2461
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

The series consists of published volumes of annual reports of the commission describing functions, activities, and events of the past year, which the commission is obliged by law to present to the governor and legislature. Reports typically include informational segments on state prisons, reformatories, institutions for defective delinquents, institution farm production, parole matters, county and municipal jails, hospital prison wards, juveniles in jail, maintenance and operational costs, inspections, and recommendations of the commission.

Other Finding Aids

Volume list.

Acquisition Information

This series was transferred under records disposition number 90338.

Processing Information

These records were originally accessioned under series G0002 and were reaccessioned as series B2461 as part of a State Archives conversion project.

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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