Admission and discharge books, 1844-1888.

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Eastern State Penitentiary of Pennsylvania. Admission and discharge books, 1844-1888.

Admission and discharge books, 1844-1888.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/17269094

Normally the books list the name (after July, 1866), prisoner number, race, age, sex, marital status, nativity, occupation, date of admission, length of sentence, and date of discharge of the prisoner; the amount of time that was spent in jail; and the number of previous convictions. Information concerning the inmate's moral habits, hereditary diseases, vaccinations, and physical and mental health (at the time of commitment and discharge) is also included.

0.64 cubic ft. (3 v.)

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