The New York State Archives holds no records (other than the State Census for 1915 and 1925) that list residents of private charitable institutions. The Census of Inmates in Almshouses and Poorhouses, 1875-1921(State Board of Charities, Series A1978) lists only residents of public county or city institutions. Since the series is not indexed, in order to locate the record of an individual one must know the location of the poorhouse or almshouse and the exact date of residence. James D. Folts Head, Research Services New York State Archives Cultural Education Center Room 11D40 Albany, NY 12230 USA E-mail [log in to unmask] Phone (518) 474-8955; Fax (518) 473-9985