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- New York (State). Department of Correction (3)
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services (3)
- Clinton Correctional Facility (2)
- Clinton Diagnostic and Treatment Center (1)
- Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.) (1)
- New York (State). Division for Youth (1)
- New York (State). Prison Department (1)
- New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School (1)
- Western House of Refuge for Juvenile Delinquents (Rochester, N.Y.) (1)
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Title
- Daily disciplinary record
Series Number
- B0094
Summary
- This series consists of daily records of disciplinary actions at Clinton Prison. Information includes number and name of inmate, name of officer, nature of offense, and form of punishment. The record from 1895-1896 includes discharges from solitary confinement, executions, inmate location changes, and special guards assignments. The record from 1929-1940 includes complaints about food, lack of clothing, or cruel or unjust treatment by a guard. Also included are a few disciplinary records for Camp Adirondack.
Creator
- Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
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 inmate conduct and punishments for offenses
Series Number
- A3136
Summary
- This series provides information on inmate conduct, and punishments for misconduct. Inmate conduct reports include date; name and number of inmates; offense or an indication of good or improved behavior, and by whom reported. Punishments for misconduct reports include date; name and number of inmates; and punishments for reported offenses. Institution bylaws required a misconduct report be filed in a "Complaint Book" before any inmate could be punished for an offense. Records are restricted.
Creator
- New York (State). State 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
- Abstracts of convictions and sentences returned by county clerks
Series Number
- B0044
Summary
- The series consists of abstracts compiled by state county clerks and forwarded to the secretary of state's office. Information includes convict's name, court, term, crime, and sentence. There is no name index.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Inmate record cards
Series Number
- B0097
Summary
- This series consists of record cards which summarize the background and prison disciplinary record of inmates of Clinton Correctional Facility (known earlier as Clinton Prison). Most cards include a front-facing and profile photograph of the inmate. Inmate numbers extend from 12879 (inmate received in 1914) to 39999 (inmate received in 1964), with gaps. These records were maintained pursuant to a law of 1929 requiring a daily record to be kept of punishments inflicted on prisoners and of complaints by prisoners.
Creator
- Clinton 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.
Title
- Principal Keeper's discipline summary card file
Series Number
- B0150
Summary
- This series consists of summary information on inmate discipline at Adirondack Correctional Treatment and Evaluation Center. Information includes inmate's name and number; original institution; alias; jail time; date eligible for parole; maximum expiration date; crimes; criminal act; value of money or goods; if goods were recovered; place act committed; arrest date; arresting agency; names and locations of accomplices; birth date; physical characteristics such as hair and eye color; religion; color or nationality; education; employment; and transfer information.
Creator
- Adirondack Correctional Treatment and Evaluation Center
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.