Contract Book (PA) 1837-1856

About This Collection

Record book containing transcripts of contracts between various private vendors and the Board of Property Inspectors for the Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is date of contract, name of vendor, a description of the service or product to be supplied, and the amount to be paid. Images are arranged chronologically by date of contract. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth.