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Finding aid to the City and County of San Francisco Sheriff's Department Records (1889-2012)
SFH 79
SFH 79
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Description
Founded in 1850, the City and County of San Francisco Sheriff Department's (SFSD) primary function is to operate the system
of county jails. The SFSD also provides security and law enforcement in several locations in the city. From 1850-1890 the
Sheriff Department also oversaw executions in San Francisco.
Background
Founded in 1850, the City and County of San Francisco Sheriff Department's (SFSD) primary function is to operate the system
of county jails where there is an average population of 2,200 inmates (as of 2016), and a number of individuals on supervised
release programs.
Extent
30 boxes. 17 cartons, 1 mss, 8 OV flat boxes, 4 OV bully boxes.
(30 Cubic Feet)
Restrictions
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission
for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.
Availability
The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours, with photographs available during Photo Desk
hours. Collections that are stored offsite should be requested 48 hours in advance.