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Displaying 75 Finding Aids
Title
- Wyoming Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0060
Summary
- Wyoming Correctional Facility, located in Wyoming County, N.Y., is a medium security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men. This series contains a 2% sample of case files for inmates incarcerated in Wyoming Correctional Facility. Files documenting certain demographic groups and types of offenders are also included.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
Title
- Admission register
Series Number
- B0133
Summary
- The series consists of summary information on inmates received at the Eastern New York Reformatory. Most inmates were received from the New York State Reformatory at Elmira. Others were received from Auburn, Sing Sing or other State prisons or were returned to the reformatory for violating parole. Information includes name; prison transferred from; crime; sentence; color; occupation; marital status; age; city or county of birth; literacy; temperate or intemperate; tobacco use; and previous confinements.
Creator
- Eastern New York Reformatory
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Eastern New York Reformatory biographical register of men returned for parole violations
Series Number
- B0127
Summary
- This series consists of a register of men returned to the reformatory for parole violations. Information includes name and number; age; original crime; original date received; date paroled; date returned; length of time on parole; trade taught; situation during parole (location, employment, personal and social habits); previous criminal history; employment and criminal history of family members; why parole violated; brief parole officers report; brief physicians report; and short prognosis on the ability of the inmate to reform.
Creator
- Eastern New York Reformatory
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Sullivan Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0050
Summary
- Sullivan Correctional Facility, located in Sullivan County, N.Y., is a maximum security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
- Sullivan Correctional Facility
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
New York State Department of Correctional Services Rochester Correctional Facility Inmate Case Files
Title
- Rochester Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0046
Summary
- Rochester Correctional Facility, located in Monroe County, N.Y., is a minimum security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
Title
- Taconic Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0052
Summary
- Taconic Correctional Facility, located in Westchester County, N.Y., is a medium security correctional facility for female felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated women.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
Title
- Reports of admissions to and discharges from county jails
Series Number
- B0045
Summary
- This series consists of statistical summary reports of admissions to and discharges from county jails. Admission reports contain summaries of the number of offenses; formal committals; felon's age, sex, race, nationality, occupational skills, marital status, past prison record or reformatory history, parents, religion, habits; stolen property value; sentences; discharge information and report date. Discharge reports contain summaries of number discharged; offenses; discharge date; discharge mechanisms; time in prison; number remaining in jail and the number received since the last report.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Wallkill Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0054
Summary
- Wallkill Correctional Facility, located in Ulster County, N.Y., is a medium security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
Title
- Oneida Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0040
Summary
- Oneida Correctional Facility (1988-2011), located in Oneida County, N.Y., was a medium security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
- Oneida Correctional Facility
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
New York State Department of Correctional Services Watertown Correctional Facility Inmate Case Files
Title
- Watertown Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0056
Summary
- Watertown Correctional Facility, located in Jefferson County, N.Y., is a medium security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
New York State Department of Correctional Services Otisville Correctional Facility Inmate Case Files
Title
- Otisville Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0042
Summary
- Otisville Correctional Facility, located in Orange County, N.Y., is a medium security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
Title
- Department of Correctional Services inmate summary cards
Series Number
- 21833
Summary
- This series consists of summary cards for inmates at various state correctional facilities. This series is not comprehensive. Cards between the 1940s and 1980s are more numerous than cards between the 1890s and 1930s. Cards typically indicate the inmate name, various identification numbers, date of birth, race, crime(s) of which the inmate was convicted, facility(ies) at which the inmate was incarcerated, parole eligibility date, date of actual parole, date of discharge, and date of maximum expiration of sentence.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services. Central Depository
Access Restrictions
- Certain data in the cards is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law.
Title
- Western Reformatory For Women inmate record cards
Series Number
- B2411
Summary
- This accretion consists of record cards for approximately 900 female inmates incarcerated from approximately 1956 to 1970. Cards contain summary personal information and information regarding each inmate's crime, sentence, and terms of release.
Creator
- Western Reformatory for Women
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
Title
- New York State Agricultural and Industrial School admission registers
Series Number
- A1970
Summary
- This series contains background information compiled upon inmate admission. Information may include; inmate name and institutional number; age; occupation; nativity; offense; committing court, county and judge; previous commitments and arrests; religion; physical attributes; habits, family status; parents' names, residence, occupation, and arrest record; education; school grade; shop assignment; and admission, discharge and/or parole dates.
Creator
- New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in accordance with Executive Law, Section 501-c(1)(b), relating to confidentiality of individuals in custody of the Division for Youth (now Office of Children and Family Services).
Title
- Lists of clothing and personal items brought by or given to inmates at admission
Series Number
- B1285
Summary
- This series consists primarily of lists of inmate clothing and personal items recorded at the time of admission. Included is a brief description of clothing or personal items worn or carried in, issued to the inmate by the institution, or placed in storage for the inmate. The lists include the inmate's name, number, birth date and birthplace, marital status, religion, and race.
Creator
- Western Reformatory for Women
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
Title
- Cape Vincent Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0012
Summary
- Cape Vincent Correctional Facility, located in Jefferson County, N.Y., is a medium security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
Title
- Arthur Kill Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0004
Summary
- Arthur Kill Correctional Facility (1976-2011), located in Richmond County, N.Y., was a medium security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
Title
- Bedford Hills Correctional Facility incarcerated individual case files
Series Number
- W0010
Summary
- Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, located in Westchester County, N.Y., is a maximum security correctional facility for women. Case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated females.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult incarcerated individuals is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
Title
- Mt. McGregor Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0038
Summary
- Mount McGregor Correctional Facility (1976-2014), located in Saratoga County, N.Y., was a medium security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
Title
- Mohawk Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0035
Summary
- Mohawk Correctional Facility, located in Oneida County, N.Y., is a medium security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
- Mohawk Correctional Facility
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.