New York House of Refuge Ladies' 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 committee meetings and reports of committee visits to the Girl's Division. Committee reports usually discuss the following: conditions of facilities, clothing, and food; discipline and relations between matron and inmates; education and recitation of Biblical verses; and health of inmates and staff.
Title
New York House of Refuge ladies' committee minutes
Quantity
1 cubic feet; 2 volumes; 1 microfilm roll 35mm
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A2057
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

These are minutes of committee meetings and reports of committee visits to the Girls' Division.

Although the bylaws required the committee to meet monthly, there is often a gap of several months between recorded meetings. There are no records for the years 1832 to 1854. The minutes contain information about the following: names and addresses of committee members; record of attendance at meetings, including fines assessed for absence; and names of committee members who visited the House of Refuge. Committee reports usually discuss the following: conditions of facilities, clothing, and food; discipline and relations between matron and inmates; education and recitation of Biblical verses; and health of inmates and staff.

Alternate Formats Available

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

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 the material.

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