Clinton Prison Outgoing Correspondence of Agent and Warden
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, and printed forms compiled by the office of the warden of Clinton Prison. Records pertain to insurance claims, aliens incarcerated at the prison, arms and munitions, amusements (amateur theatricals and field days), Champlain College, chaplains, contraband, staff assignments, grievance procedures, and lands owned by Clinton Prison.
Title
- Clinton Prison outgoing correspondence of agent and warden
Quantity
- 0.5 cubic feet; 3 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B0118
Creator
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of three volumes containing copies of outgoing letters. The first volume contains fair copies of letters from the agent and warden of Clinton State Prison addressed to State Prison inspectors and other state officials, and to members of the public. The letters concern the administration of the prison, the maintenance of the prisoners, and the mining and manufacture of iron. The second volume contains press copies of manuscript and typescript letters of the agent and warden between January and September 1892, mostly on routine operations of the prison. The third volume contains carbon copies of typewritten letters of the agent and warden between December 1911 and March 1912.
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Access Restrictions
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