This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LocalHistoryDivRPL Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12141.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: See:http://www.rochester.lib.ny.us/rochimag/architecture/LostRochester/WesternHouse/WesternHouse.htm and http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/research/fa/A1906.shtml, which says: New York State Agricultural and Industrial School Male Inmate Case History Books Overview of the Records Creator: New York State Agricultural and Industrial School Title: Male inmate case history books Dates: 1849-1939 Quantity: 16 cubic feet (48 volumes) Summary: The Western House of Refuge was established as the first state reformatory in the nation by the New York State Legislature in 1846. The institution's name was changed to the New York State Industrial School in 1886 and New York State Agricultural and Industrial School in 1907. This series contains basic information, including personal, family, and criminal history, regarding each male inmate admitted during the period from 1849 to 1939. Series Number: A1906 Repository: New York State Archives Address: New York State Education Department Cultural Education Center Albany, NY 12230 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.