This series contains summary information on prisoners received into the State Prison of the City of New York (Newgate Prison). The register is divided into sections by gender and race and lists name, birthplace, crime, county of conviction, sentence, and date of sentence. Some entries include residence, occupation, skin complexion, hair color, height, and physical characteristics. Annual statistical summaries breakdown prisoners by crime, race, gender, place of birth, county of conviction, and length of sentence.
Creator
New York State Prison (New York, N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
Original volume is fragile. Digital and microfilm copies should be used.