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.
Photographs of sites, facilities, and inmate activities
Series Number
B1425
Summary
This photographic series depicts inmates, grounds and buildings at Randalls Island. Images show roadways, interior and exterior of buildings, inmate parades and bands, group portraits (such as the baseball team), inmates at work and inmates at recreation. Some records depict a storm-damaged facility at the House of Refuge facilities.
Creator
New York House of Refuge
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
These are small amounts of unrelated archival materials from several sources. They were gathered and retained by the State Library but remained unprocessed prior to transfer to the State Archives as state government records.
Creator
New York State Library
Access Restrictions
A0635-00:Restricted due to severe burn damage.Use with supervision of archivist.