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Displaying 124 Finding Aids
Title
- State Prison of the City of New York (Newgate Prison) register of prisoners discharged
Series Number
- B2455
Summary
- This single leaf from a bound volume contains summary information on prisoners discharged from the State Prison of the City of New York (Newgate Prison) in 1828 with last names beginning with the letter "C" through "E" only. The inspectors of the prison maintained this record in compliance with Chapter 30 of the Laws of 1796, which required them to submit an annual report to the legislature.
Creator
- New York State Prison (New York, N.Y.)
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
- Westfield State Farm Prison Division receiving blotters
Series Number
- B1014
Summary
- This series consists of receiving blotters providing summary information on inmates received at the State Prison for Women located at Westfield State Farm. Information includes inmate name; nature, date, and place of crime; accomplices; sentencing date; date received; birthplace and date; parents' nativity and if living; number of siblings; sequence of inmate in family; marital status and number of children; educational, religious and employer information; address; previous crimes. Records are restricted to protect personal privacy.
Creator
- Westfield State Farm. Prison Division
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.
Title
- Auburn Prison inmate record cards
Series Number
- B1222
Summary
- This series consists of records of individuals released from Auburn Prison. Each card contains summary information on the incarcerated individual's background; criminal activity; behavior and progress during confinement, and release from Auburn. Information includes name and consecutive number; crime; date and place of birth; physical characteristics (color, height, weight); marital status; number of children; immediate relatives; religion; educational level; occupation; health; drug and alcohol use; citizenship; photograph; and prison activities.
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
- Division of Criminal Justice Services Commissioner's outgoing correspondence
Series Number
- 19148
Summary
- This series consists of referral memoranda and file copies of outgoing correspondence created by the office of the Commissioner of the Division of Criminal Justice Services. Much of the correspondence was prepared at the request of the Executive Chamber in response to letters addressed to the governor by federal, state, and local government officials and private citizens. Correspondence addresses all aspects of the administration of criminal justice in New York State, as well as federal-state cooperation in crime reduction programs.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Criminal Justice Services
Access Restrictions
- 19148-95: Restricted due to severe water damage. Use with assistance of archivist.
Title
- General ledger
Series Number
- B1236
Summary
- This series consists of Auburn Prison's general ledger which functioned as the principal record of final entry for all Auburn's financial transactions. The volume is arranged by accounts according to funds or vendor. The debit entries list date of transaction, description of transaction, and amount of transaction. The credit entries list date, amount, and the method of payment. The front of the volume contains an index to each account.
Creator
- Auburn Prison
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Commission of Correction archived websites
Series Number
- B2065
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the New York State Commission of Correction.
Creator
- New York (State). State Commission of Correction
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Westfield State Farm Reformatory Division inmate record cards
Series Number
- B1022
Summary
- This series consists of record cards relating to women received at the Westfield State Farm and its predecessor, the New York State Reformatory for Women. Information includes inmate background (color, education, occupation, previous arrests, family, and marital status); crime; psychological testing results; psychological or psychiatric classification information; family medical history; physical data; tests for sexually transmitted diseases; names of cottage assignments at the reformatory; and date of release or transfer.
Creator
- Westfield State Farm. Reformatory Division
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 records of Attica Prison inmates
Series Number
- B1427
Summary
- This series lists admission, treatment, and discharge information for inmates of the Attica Correctional Facility. Information includes inmate name and number; location, date admitted and discharged; diagnosis, complications, treatment, sequelae (after effects or secondary injury), assignment, and remarks (referral, death date, refusal of treatment, etc.). Records are restricted.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services. Division of Health Services
Access Restrictions
- Restricted to protect personal privacy: 75 years;Use only with supervision of archivist.
Title
- Auburn Prison cash accounts ledger
Series Number
- B1237
Summary
- This series consists of a ledger of credits and debits pertaining to cash accounts for incarcerated individuals. For each listing, the ledger records date, type of transaction, and amount of credit deposited or debit charged.
Creator
- Auburn Prison
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Punishment register
Series Number
- B1223
Summary
- This series consists of a register of offenses and punishments given to individuals incarcerated at Auburn Prison. For each individual, the register includes name; date received; crime; term of sentence; sentencing judge; and date discharged or transferred from Auburn. For each instance of punishment, the register includes date; name of keeper; description and location of offense; name of person giving punishment; and description of punishment.
Creator
- Auburn Prison
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Expenditure ledger
Series Number
- B1234
Summary
- This series documents Auburn Prison expenditures. Categories include salaries of prison officers, rations, firewood, clothing and bedding, hospital, discharge and transportation of convicts, and repairs. For each expenditure the ledger lists the date of entry, name of individual or company receiving payment, description of goods or services purchased, and amount paid. Also included is a recapitulation of monthly receipts and expenditures.
Creator
- Auburn Prison
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Clinton Prison general ledger
Series Number
- B1246
Summary
- This series consists of Clinton Prison's general ledger, which functioned as the principal record of final entry for all Clinton's financial transactions. The ledger records Clinton's production and sale of textiles, woodenware, tin ware, and other items. Most customer accounts consist of prisons, reformatories, almshouses, hospitals, asylums, schools, police, sheriff departments, and other state and local government agencies and institutions. Entries include transaction date; value of sales by type of merchandise and total value of the transaction.
Creator
- Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Profit and loss journal
Series Number
- B1252
Summary
- This series consists of a journal containing information on miscellaneous Clinton Prison financial accounts. Most of the information apparently relates to profit and loss in the prison's production of iron and nails. Information includes the individual's name, the amount of the account, and a shorthand description of the account. Also included is a summary of expenses and sales in iron and nail production.
Creator
- Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Auburn Correctional Facility Incarcerated Individual Case Files
Series Number
- W0006
Summary
- Auburn Correctional Facility, located in Cayuga County, N.Y., is a maximum security correctional facility for incarcerated males. Case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of each incarcerated individual.
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
- 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
- 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
- Seized Attica inmate documents
Series Number
- 22421
Summary
- This series consists of paper records that were gathered as evidence by the Division of State Police in the aftermath of the Attica Correctional Facility uprising of September 9-13, 1971. State Police personnel tagged the documents as evidence for the investigation and eventual prosecution of acts considered to be criminal. Most of the documents had been in the possession of inmates prior to the retaking of the facility by state authorities.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of State Police. Troop A, Batavia
Access Restrictions
- Portions of this series are restricted to protect personal privacy and attorney-client privilege.
- Most of the material in this series suffered severe water damage prior to seizure. Access to materials in boxes 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 is restricted until the records receive conservation treatment.
Usage Restrictions
- Records in this series may be protected by U.S. Copyright. Consult with archivist to obtain more information.
Title
- Albion Correctional Facility administrative files
Series Number
- B1734
Summary
- This series consists of a time payroll book for working inmates; a census of the prison infant population; an inmate and parolee census; daily guard reports; a log of suspended sentences; and reports and logs of behavior infractions and inmate offenses. Information typically includes inmate name, crimes and sentences, and inmate prison jobs. The series also includes two 16 mm. color films and photographs depicting classroom scenes and the exterior of the facility.
Creator
- Albion Correctional Facility
Access Restrictions
- Parts of this series are restricted pursuant to the Personal Privacy Protection Law.