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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.
Tracking down older records for someone connected to Southport Correctional Facility? The key is understanding what the New York State Archives actually holds—and how to ask their staff to find the right boxes and files.
Planning to request Southport-related inmate case files at the New York State Archives? You'll need two forms: the Research Room Registration form (for access to the research room) and the Records Request/Reserve form (to pull specific boxes or units). Here's a practical walkthrough of what each form asks for and what to write when you're doing a Southport search.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The research room is open Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. It’s closed on New York State holidays.
Planning an in-person research day for Southport-related records? A little prep goes a long way. Here's what you need to know about where to go, how to get in, and what to expect once you're in the research room.
You can start searching for Southport inmate records from home. Contact the New York State Archives reference staff to confirm what exists, how it's labeled (container/folder or microfilm roll), and what copying options are available.
Your first trip to the New York State Archives goes much smoother when you arrive with the right paperwork and a clear plan. Here's a practical prep list—especially useful if you're researching Southport records.
