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.
Great Meadow Correctional Institution register of deaths
Series Number
B2397
Summary
Register documenting deaths of individual inmates at Great Meadow Prison and later Great Meadow Correctional Institution. Register includes personal information and medical certificate of death data.
Creator
Great Meadow Correctional Institution
Access Restrictions
Medical certificate of death information, with the exception of date/time of death, is restricted under provisions of Public Health Law section 4174.