Boys receiving books

Chronological by date received.

These brief, preliminary records providing background information on new inmates were compiled before the full record was entered in the Admission Registers (series A1970).

The books provide the following information: admission date; name; age; name and relationship of guardian ('F' for father, 'M' for mother, uncle, foster father, etc.); address; city and county from which committed (usually same as city of residence); offense or other reason for commitment (e.g. petit larceny, "incorrigible," "without home or guardianship."); amount of time spent in jail before commitment; court from which committed.

A microform use copy of the series is available at the New York State Archives; however, the copy is not available for use because of access restrictions that apply to the records.

Series A1970, Admission registers, contains full records for new inmates

The Department of Social Welfare placed these records on loan to the Syracuse University Library from 1960-1977.

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).