New York State Education Department Bureau of Rural Administrative Services Files Relating to the New York State Council on…
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- These files which relate to the Council on Rural Education (CORE) contain correspondence with member organizations concerning programs and legislation promoted by CORE; minutes of meetings of CORE and its executive board; and annual treasurer's reports. They provide information on studies and publications of CORE, the development of legislation affecting rural education, and the general administration of CORE.
Title
- Files relating to the New York State Council on Rural Education
Quantity
- 1 cubic foot
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A4216
Creator
Arrangement
Arranged by subject, correspondent, or type of record (e.g. minutes, reports).
Administrative History
This series was maintained by Francis E. Griffin, secretary-treasurer of the Council on Rural Education (CORE) and chief of the Bureau of Rural Administrative Services.
CORE was formed in 1943 by rural and educational organizations concerned with the quality of education available in rural areas of New York. It included representatives of agricultural groups; district, village, and city superintendents; secondary school principals; and the Education Department. Its purpose was to study the problems of rural education and make available its findings.
Scope and Content Note
These files contain: correspondence with member organizations concerning programs and legislation promoted by CORE, and regarding CORE membership; minutes of meetings of CORE and its executive board; and annual treasurer's reports. They provide information on studies and publications of CORE, the development of legislation affecting rural education, and the general administration of CORE.
Access Restrictions
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