San Quentin execution register, 1897-1937 - View Resource - Social Networks and Archival Context

Resource Type

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San Quentin execution register, 1897-1937

Title

San Quentin execution register 1897-1937

Resource Link

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/18376

Abstract

Volumes record 141 capital commissions with captioned photographs of each inmate executed. Entries include annotations by prison staff recording execution number, name, height, weight, build, nationality, date executed, distance of drop for hanging, whether the execution was successful on first attempt, and a brief description of the crime committed. First volume is stamped 1893-1923, but pages from 1893-1902 are missing

Extent

.33 linear foot (2 volumes)

Holding Repository

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6312059

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

Related Entities

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California State Prison at San Quentin

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Patricia Daniels Cornwell collection

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