New York State Archives Coding Sheets and Records Control Forms
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of coding sheets or printouts from the database used to accession state government records prior to implementation of the online catalog system for the State Archives. The coding includes basic data such as series number, title, volume, and location. Also included are series description forms produced by archivists in arranging and describing state government records during the initial years of operation of the State Archives.
Title
- New York State Archives coding sheets and records control forms
Quantity
- 1 cubic foot; 4 loose leaf binders
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B1849
Arrangement
Roughly alphabetical by agency name.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of coding sheets or printouts from the database used to accession state government records prior to implementation of the online catalog system for the State Archives. The coding sheets were used to establish intellectual control over basic data including series number, title, volume, and location. Also included are some series description forms produced by archivists in arranging and describing state government records during the initial years of operation of the State Archives.
Acquisition Information
This accession resulted from a project by State Archives staff in 2004 to identify, describe, and accession previously unaccessioned indexes.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.