Superintendent's daily journal, 1895-1899, 1901.

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Superintendent's daily journal, 1895-1899, 1901.

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This series consists of the daily journals of the superintendent of the Western House of Refuge for Women. For each day, the superintendent made brief notations about activities occurring at the institution that involved inmates and staff. The entries document daily institutional life in some detail; more general observations are typically limited to remarks on the weather and assessments of morale. Notations contain information about: inmates admitted; inmates discharged; inmates disciplined, sick, etc.; absent staff; educational classes; visitors (names and purpose of visit); construction and repairs to buildings; and special events such as concerts, plays, or class presentations.

1 cu. ft. (6 volumes) (2 microfilm reels)

New York State Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8214770

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New York (State). Superintendent of State Prisons.

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Albion Correctional Facility.

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Western House of Refuge for Women.

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New York (State). Department of Correctional Services

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