Under the New York system, prisoners produced goods for sale to cover operating costs.

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Under the New York (Auburn) system, prisoners were indeed employed in labor, producing goods for sale to help cover the operating costs of the prison. This system was part of a broader penitentiary approach in the 19th century that emphasized labor and discipline.

Under the New York System, Prisoners Produced Goods for Sale