Government Records
The early files, 1903-1951, include those of inmates transferred from the State Training School for Boys when the Sauk Centre facility opened in 1911. The later files, circa 1950-1978, have large gaps and it is presumed that the missing numbers were for individuals incarcerated elsewhere within the correction system. They also contain files for male inmates beginning in 1967.
In two groups: 1903-1951, arranged alphabetically by inmate name; circa 1950-1978, by chronologically assigned file number.
Includes private information about individuals. Records with private information are closed for 75 years from date of last entry in the record. Researchers must apply for permission to use these records. Please consult library staff for more information.
Records containing information relating to adoptions and illegitimate births are restricted for 100 years. Birth records less than 100 years old must be inspected by library staff to prevent inappropriate disclosure of confidential information. Please consult library staff for more information.
Records containing information relating to sterilizations are restricted for 100 years from date of last entry in the record. Researchers must apply for permission to use these records. Please consult library staff for more information.
Accession numbers: 983-186; 2000-51
Catalog ID number: 001704489
Arranged alphabetically by inmate surname.
Arranged numerically, presumably assigned by the Youth Conservation Commission or the Corrections Department central office.
Case files for male inmates begin with file no. 14,055. It is presumed that the missing numbers were for individuals who were incarcerated elsewhere within the correctional system.