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Title

Clinton Prison alphabetical register of inmates

Series Number

B0142

Summary

This series consists of summary background information on inmates at Clinton Prison. The "Guard Room" register includes inmate name and number; company and cell number; date received; county where convicted; name of judge; crime; and minimum sentence or eligibility for parole. Discharge and/or parole data may also be included. The "Cell Book" additionally includes age, color, and occupation.

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

Gouverneur Correctional Facility inmate case files

Series Number

W0022

Summary

Gouverneur Correctional Facility, located in St. Lawrence 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
• Gouverneur 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

Daily log relating to guard duty

Series Number

B0138

Summary

The volumes in this series were used to record the daily activities and work assignments of guards at Elmira Reformatory. Assignments are listed for up to eighty locations in the institution. Volumes also include remarks regarding unusual events, incidents, disciplinary measures, and staff absences.

Creator

• Elmira Reformatory

Access Restrictions

Portions of the series are restricted to protect personal privacy. Access may be permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the State Archives.

Title

Book of general and special orders

Series Number

B0110

Summary

This series consists of copies of general and special orders from Agent and Warden of Clinton State Prison concerning the duties of keepers and guards, rules for prisoners, and other administrative procedures.

Creator

• Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Journal of receipts and disbursements

Series Number

B0104

Summary

This series consists of a daily account of receipts and expenditures at Clinton prison. Receipts include state appropriations and returns due to overcharges. Expenditure entries include voucher number; payee; itemized account of goods or services furnished; and total payment. Moneys were disbursed for monthly payroll, expenses of the prison, materials for the mining and manufacture of iron, transportation of convicts, and other expenditures.

Creator

• Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Opinions and correspondence of the attorney general interpreting criminal and prison laws

Series Number

A0429

Summary

Binders contain typewritten opinions of the State's attorney general on questions about the sentencing and confinement of prisoners and other legal issues relating to prisons. Some of the opinions relate to cases of specific prisoners (although names are not always given) and some to general issues. The questions and opinions involved interpretations of the Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and other relevant laws.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Correction

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Board of Inspector's journal and meeting minutes

Series Number

B0071

Summary

This series documents the administrative activities of the member of the Board of Inspectors who was designated as the inspector of Auburn Prison. Information includes a brief description of the activities of inspectors such as accepting resignations; inspecting prison facilities, operations, and inmates; granting inmate's permission to write family members, lawyers, and government officials; recording attendance at religious services; and reporting meetings of the Board of Inspectors. Also included are board meeting minutes.

Creator

• New York (State). Board of Inspectors

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Psychological evaluation reports

Series Number

B0065

Summary

This series consists of psychologists' reports of the mental conditions of incarcerated individuals and recommendations for work assignments. Folders usually include psychologists' examination report, guidance and recommendation form; most files also include Auburn Prison Classification Clinic Psychologists' Report. Information includes the incarcerated individual's name; number; date admitted; age; intelligence score; general adaptability score; personality traits; handedness; language used in home; birthplace; parents' birthplace; education; years in U.S.; mental and educational ages; I.Q. and other test results; and impressions.

Creator

• Auburn Prison

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

Identification File (Bertillon Ledger) of Incarcerated Males

Series Number

B0059

Summary

This series consists of summary identification information on incarcerated male individuals at Auburn Prison. Included is name; identification number; color; aliases; term; sentence date; county; crime; reception date; residence; criminal act; Bertillon measurements related to face and hands; height; age; nativity; occupation; hair color and texture; complexion; weight; build; marks, scars, moles, deformities, etc.; criminal history; date examined; and doctor examining.

Creator

• Auburn Prison

Access Restrictions

Restricted to protect personal privacy. Access may be permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the State Archives.

Title

Eastern Correctional Facility inmate case files

Series Number

W0017

Summary

Eastern Correctional Facility, located in Ulster 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

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

Camp Gabriels Correctional Facility inmate case files

Series Number

W0064

Summary

Camp Gabriels was a minimum security state correctional facility located in Franklin County, New York. The State of New York purchased the facility from Paul Smith's College in 1982 and operated it as a correctional facility until 2009. This series contains two case files for two inmates released from Camp Gabriels.

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

Willard Drug Treatment Campus inmate case files

Series Number

W0058

Summary

Willard Drug Treatment Campus, located in Seneca County, N.Y., is a drug treatment center for male and female felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of confined men and 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

Hospital daily statistical summary

Series Number

B0058

Summary

This series consists of a daily statistical record of inmates. Daily entries include the number of inmates on state work; sick in hospital; excused from labor; in punishment; new men received; miscellaneous; total in prison; discharged; and remarks.

Creator

• Auburn Prison

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Parole Board ledgers of applicants to be considered for parole

Series Number

B0064

Summary

This series consists of lists of inmates who were to be considered for parole. The records list number and name of inmate; crime; date received; sentence; minimum and maximum expiration dates; jail time; punishments; days lost; minimum expiration with lost time added; remarks; and whether an initial applicant, re-applicant, parole violator re-applicant, parole violator returned, or women's prison applicant.

Creator

• Auburn Prison

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

Chaplain's Office statistical register

Series Number

B0105

Summary

This series provides summary background information on inmates. Entries include inmate number and name; color; date received; county where convicted; date of sentence; length of sentence; crime; previous occupation; nativity; age; habits; education; family relations; former convictions; whether employed or idle when crime was committed; date of discharge; and remarks.

Creator

• Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Index to consecutive numbers

Series Number

B0139

Summary

This series indexes the consecutive number given to incarcerated individuals upon admission to Elmira Reformatory. Information includes last name, first name, and consecutive number.

Creator

• Elmira Reformatory

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

Principal Keeper's daily journal of infractions and complaints

Series Number

B0093

Summary

This series records infractions of the rules by officers or inmates, and inmates' complaints. Kept by the assistant superintendent, information recorded includes the date; inmate number (if applicable); name; whether an officer or inmate; whether there were former offenses or complaints; the offense or complaint; action or penalty imposed; days lost; and compensation not earned for the month.

Creator

• Albion State Training School (Albion, N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Wende Correctional Facility inmate case files

Series Number

W0057

Summary

Wende Correctional Facility, located in Erie 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
• Wende 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

Register of deaths

Series Number

B0056

Summary

This series consists of two volumes created by the Auburn Prison physician for the purpose of documenting deaths of Auburn Prison inmates, as required by Chapter 382 of the Laws of 1889. Volume 1 (1888-1937) documents the deaths of approximately 500 inmates. Volume 2 (1896-1920) documents the disposition of the bodies of the prisoners.

Creator

• Auburn Prison

Title

Pre-parole case files

Series Number

B0122

Summary

This series consists of pre-parole case files of prisoners held at Adirondack Correctional Treatment and Evaluation Center and its predecessor, Clinton Diagnostic and Treatment Center. Files contain inmate's photograph, fingerprints, and summary personal and and criminal history data. Also included are a summary of the inmate's tenure at the institution; pre-parole interview transcript; employment offers; district attorney parole recommendation; and evaluation reports.

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.