New York House of Refuge School Committee Minutes

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of minutes of meetings and reports of weekly visits to the school by the committee. Responsibilities of the committee included: hiring and compensation of staff; ordering of supplies; provision of religious instruction; and record keeping, especially of pupil punishment by staff.
Title
New York House of Refuge school committee minutes
Quantity
0.1 cubic feet; 3 volume(s); 1 35mm microfilm roll(s)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A2058
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

These are minutes of meetings and reports of weekly committee visits to the school.

The names of members attending meetings and participating in visits appear throughout. Responsibilities of the committee as revealed in these records included: hiring and compensation of staff; ordering of supplies; provision of religious instruction; and record-keeping, especially of pupil punishment by staff.

Alternate Formats Available

Microfilm is available for use at the New York State Archives or through interlibrary loan.

Other Finding Aids

Alphabetical index by name of school staff for 1855-1897 (Volumes 1 and 2).

Container list is available at the repository.

Custodial History

The Department 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 this material.

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