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Overview

Looking for historical records connected to Southport Correctional Facility? Inmate case files can contain detailed family, social, arrest, confinement, and release/parole information. Not every file is available through the New York State Archives—starting with inmates released after 1956, only selected categories of Southport case files were transferred. To request what the Archives holds, complete the Records Request/Reserve Form and email it to archref@nysed.gov. Submit one form per record series and include the series number/title plus the specific container and file identifiers listed in the archival description. To check whether someone is currently in custody, use the appropriate public lookup (state DOCCS or other local systems) and search by DIN when available, or by full name and date of birth. VINE can also send automated custody-change notifications.

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Quick Facts

  • Southport inmate case files document detailed family, social, arrest, confinement, and release/parole information about incarcerated men.
  • Beginning with inmates released after 1956, only selected categories of Southport inmate case files were transferred to the New York State Archives.
  • Researchers can order Southport records in advance by completing a Records Request form and emailing it to archref@nysed.gov.
  • The Records Request/Reserve Form must be filled out one form per record series-accretion and include researcher name, record series number/title, and specific container/file identifiers.
  • The New York State Archives research room is on the 11th floor of the Cultural Education Center at the south end of the Empire State Plaza in Albany.

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How to Request Historical Inmate Records from Southport Correctional Facility (NY State Archives)

Tracking down historical Southport Correctional Facility inmate case files? Here's the fastest path: confirm whether a file would have been kept, identify the right record series details, then request the materials before your visit to the New York State Archives research room. The steps below will help you get your request specific enough that Archives staff can pull the right boxes—and explain what to expect if the file contains sensitive information.

Common Questions

How do I request historical inmate records from Southport Correctional Facility?

Complete the New York State Archives Records Request/Reserve Form and email it to archref@nysed.gov. Use one form per record series and include your name, the record series number/title, and the specific container/file identifiers; it also helps to have exact spellings, date of birth, and any agency identifiers ready.

What information is contained in Southport inmate case files available at the State Archives?

These case files can document family, social, arrest, confinement, and release/parole information for incarcerated men. Not all Southport records were transferred to the State Archives—beginning with inmates released after 1956, only selected categories were transferred.

How can I find out if someone is currently held at Southport Correctional Facility?

Use the appropriate public custody lookup (state DOCCS for state prisons, or other systems as applicable) and search by DIN when available, or by full name plus date of birth. You can also register for VINE (or a similar service) for automated alerts about transfers, releases, and other custody changes.

Where is the New York State Archives research room that handles Southport records located?

The New York State Archives research room is on the 11th floor of the Cultural Education Center at the south end of the Empire State Plaza in Albany. The street address is 222 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12230.

What are the Archives' research room hours in Albany?

The research room is open Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. It’s closed on New York State holidays.

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