This series consists of the following information for each item mailed: date; type of mailing, e.g. "Children's letter", "Notice to parent", "Notice of commitment", "Parole circular", "Parole orders", "For Mr. Haas", and "Dept. of Discipline"; addressee's name, address, city, and state; and notation if the mailing was returned. Some records may be restricted.
Creator
New York (State). State Industrial School
Access Restrictions
Restricted in part 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).
Parole agent's correspondence regarding paroled, transferred or escaped inmates
Series Number
A1976
Summary
This series contains correspondence with the Protestant Parole Agent relating to transfer of inmates to other institutions; attempts to locate escaped inmates or parole offenders; rewards for capture of escapees; home conditions, employment, behavior, and prospects of paroled inmates; and a few letters from paroled or transferred inmates discussing their present situation.
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).
This series consists of two questionnaires filled out by each inmate. In one questionnaire, the superintendent requests inmates to discuss what they like about the institution; in the other, what they do not like. Both questionnaires provide inmate's name, division, grade, and shop. Opinions are given on institution shops; schools; military, yards; sleeping halls; dining rooms and food; bath room; guard house; and chapel service. 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).