Testimony and reports regarding special investigations
Series Number
A2076
Summary
Testimony and supporting materials document investigations into conditions at the institution including inmate violence, cruelty of officers, discipline, malfeasance and mismanagement. In addition to letters, statements, affidavits,and reports there are also lists and charts of payroll, prices, payments and dispersals (primarily foodstuffs and provisions).
Creator
New York House of Refuge
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Institution for Defective Delinquents film of institutional activities at Napanoch
Series Number
B1602
Summary
The series consists of three reels of 16 millimeter motion picture film depicting various aspects of institutional life at Napanoch, including views of buildings, officers, and inmates.
Creator
Institution for Defective Delinquents (Napanoch, N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
Restricted due to fragile physical condition. Access denied pending completion of total restoration.
This series consists of approximately 50 black-and-white photographs related to Sing Sing Prison. Included are images of incarcerated individuals, officials, buildings, cell interiors and exteriors, automobiles, the chapel, prison money, cemetery and the electric chair. Several photos are copies of early prints. Photographs are not captioned and neither people nor groups are identified.
Creator
Sing Sing Prison
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.