Sing Sing Prison Night Watch Journal

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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 journal used by prison guards to log special activities that occurred during night watches. Included is the date, location of duty, name of officer on duty, and remarks.
Title
Night watch journal
Quantity
0.3 cubic feet; (2 volumes)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1241
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This journal was used by prison guards to log any special activity occurring during night watches. Included is the date, location of duty, name of officer on duty, and remarks. The journal covers the periods from February 14 to November 8, 1931 and from February 8, 1952 to June 7, 1953.

Custodial History

Originally accessioned as part of old collection #516B, accession -444.

Access Restrictions

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

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