New York State Department of State Bureau of Miscellaneous Records Indian Schools Land Acquisition Correspondence Files
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, and resolutions relating to the transfer of real property on Indian reservations for educational uses. Correspondence relates to both transfer of abandoned buildings owned by the state to Indian nations and the granting of easements to the state by Indian nations for the erection of new educational buildings.
Title
- Indian schools land acquisition correspondence files
Quantity
- 0.2 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B1351
Creator
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, and resolutions relating to the transfer of real property on Indian reservations for educational uses. Correspondence relates to both transfer of abandoned buildings owned by the state to Indian nations and the granting of easements to the state by Indian nations for the erection of new educational buildings.
Correspondence is primarily between representatives of the Indian nations and the State Education Department's Bureau of Instructional Supervision, with occasional evidence of legal advice provided by the Department of Law. Transactions documented relate to the Allegany, Cattaraugus, Poospatuck, St. Regis, Tonawanda, and Tuscarora reservations.
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