Ledgers relating to inmate education, labor, and conduct, 1886-1905.

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Ledgers relating to inmate education, labor, and conduct, 1886-1905.

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Under the Elmira system, each inmate's release was determined by good behavior and the accumulation of marks for school achievement, labor productivity, and adherence to institutional rules. This series consists of ledgers recording the "credits" and "debits" used in this elaborate marking system.

21 cu. ft. (40 volumes)

New York State Archives

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Elmira Reformatory.

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New York State Reformatory (Elmira, N.Y.)

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New York (State). Department of Correctional Services

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Elmira Correctional Facility

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