Child commitment contracts

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Child commitment contracts

1881-1896

http://iarchives.nysed.gov/xtf/pdf/A1910.pdf

This series contains signed contracts between parents or guardians and the asylum's superintendent authorizing placement of children in the asylum for "care, education and support". Each agreement contains the parent/guardian's name and address; child's name, sex, Indian nation, age, destitute or orphan status; and agreement date. Many agreements include the child's date of discharge or death.

0.2 cubic feet 1 volume; 1 microfilm roll 35mm

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New York State Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8226613

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