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Displaying 76 Finding Aids
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Department of State executive pardons
Series Number
- B0042
Summary
- The first state constitution of 1777 empowered the governor to grant reprieves and pardons to persons convicted of crimes other than treason or murder. Each pardon in this series contains the name and place of the court where the convicted person was tried, crime convicted of, sentence, place where sentenced to be served or serving, name of convicted person, date of pardon, name of governor issuing the pardon, and where applicable, conditions upon which the pardon is contingent.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- Microfilm is not available for duplication or inter-library loan.
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.
Title
- Clinton Prison medical and psychiatric diagnostic files
Series Number
- B0123
Summary
- This series consists of inmate medical and psychiatric reports used to determine the physical and mental condition of inmates serving indeterminate sentences. Clinical staff also conducted scientific studies and psychiatric evaluations in an effort to determine causes of criminal behavior and make recommendations for treatment, training, and employment of inmates. Records may include inmate admission blotter; hospital history; social history summary report; admission classification; progress notes; classification cards; pre-parole report; and records from other prisons in which inmate was incarcerated. Records are restricted.
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
- 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
- Lists of convicts discharged by expiration of sentence or pardon
Series Number
- B0043
Summary
- The series consists of printed returns of convicts discharged from state prisons, either through expiration of sentence or pardon. Returns were compiled by the clerks of Mt. Pleasant (Sing Sing), Auburn, and Clinton prisons. While they vary in specific format, returns typically provide data on most recent conviction, prior criminal history, and discharge. Basic physical characteristics and limited personal history information are also provided.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- Restricted: records are very fragile and may be handled only with supervision of an archivist. No photocopying.
Title
- Hall keeper's daily record
Series Number
- B0107
Summary
- This series consists of a statistical register of the Clinton Prison inmate population for each day of the month. Daily entries include total count of prisoners and number of inmates discharged, received, paroled, at court, or on funeral or sick visit. Totals and averages for each month are entered at the bottom of the page.
Creator
- Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Woodbourne Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0059
Summary
- Woodbourne Correctional Facility, located in Sullivan 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
- Woodbourne 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
- Executive pardons and commutations
Series Number
- B2843
Summary
- This series consists of executive pardons and commutations issued to convicted adult and youthful offenders during the administration of Governor Andrew Cuomo. Records include the certificate signed by the Governor and the Secretary of State as well as correspondence and press releases pertaining to the clemency process.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (2011-2021 : Cuomo)
Title
- Clinton Prison inmate admission ledgers
Series Number
- B0098
Summary
- This series consists of volumes providing physical description and summary personal, criminal conviction, and sentencing information regarding each inmate admitted to Clinton Prison.
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 deductions of sentences by prison agents, wardens, and superintendents
Series Number
- A0601
Summary
- Legislation of 1862 (Chapter 417) allowed convicts in state prisons and penitentiaries to earn commutation of part of their sentence for good conduct or labor performed. Reports in the series provide name of convict; county where convicted; crime; date sentenced; term; prison; date received at prison; months and days earned (in volume three, this column is labeled "commutation"); name of agent and warden making report; date deduction ordered; date writ mailed (rare in Volume 1; consistently appears beginning in Volume 2); and date received in prison (Volume 3 only).
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Register of hospital admissions (tubercular patients)
Series Number
- B0099
Summary
- This series consists of a listing of patients admitted to the Clinton prison hospital. The register contains inmate number; name; former residence; occupation; nationality; disease duration; infection source; family history; sanitary condition of former surroundings; status (apparently cured, improved, negative); and remarks. It appears this is a register of the tuberculosis hospital ward that cared for inmates transferred from other New York prisons.
Creator
- Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Keeper's time book for convict labor
Series Number
- B0106
Summary
- This series consists of a time book for prisoner labor in Company No. 6 in the iron ore separator at Clinton State Prison. Listed are the names and numbers of prisoners; their absence or presence each day; and the total number of days worked by each man and by all men for each month. At the end of each month's figures is usually a statement by the keeper that the figures are correct.
Creator
- Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.