University of the State of New York Board of Regents Correspondence and Working Files from Study 7 of the Regents' Inquiry into…

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Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of the correspondence and working files of the staff of Study 7, the Study of the State Education Department, conducted by the Regents' Inquiry into the Character and Cost of Public Education. Study 7 produced separate reports for each division or bureau in the Education Department. The series includes working files for each of the reports on State Education Department divisions and bureaus prepared by the Study 7 staff. These working files include drafts and file copies of Study 7 reports, notes, maps, memoranda, clippings, correspondence, and copies of publications relating to the division or bureau under study.
Title
Correspondence and working files from Study 7 of the Regents' Inquiry into the Character and Cost of Public Education
Quantity
5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Bulk Dates
Series Number
A2028
Creator
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Administrative History

The Regents' Inquiry into the Character and Cost of Public Education conducted studies in seven major areas. The study of the State Education Department produced separate reports for each division or bureau in the Department which include the unit's history and legal status, functions, major activities, personnel and costs, publications, relations with other departmental units, as well as recommendations by the Study 7 staff.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of the correspondence and working files of the staff of Study 7, the Study of the State Education Department, conducted by the Regents' Inquiry into the Character and Cost of Public Education. The correspondence and miscellaneous working files include correspondence of the Directors of Study 7 and his staff with members of the Regents' inquiry staff and the State Education Department; Study 7 expense records; and reports, tables, and copies of legislation pertaining to the State Education Department. This series also includes working files for each of the reports on State Education Department divisions and bureaus prepared by the Study 7 staff. These working files include drafts and file copies of Study 7 reports, notes, maps, memoranda, clippings, correspondence, and copies of publications relating to the division or bureau under study.

The correspondence and miscellaneous working files are arranged by subject or correspondent and thereunder the correspondence files are arranged in reverse chronological order. The working files for reports are arranged alphabetically by the name of the division or bureau under study.

A2027Series A2027, Reports of the Regents Inquiry into the Character and Cost of Public Education, 1936-1948, contains the reports produced by Study 7 of the Regents' Inquiry

A2029Series A2029, Reports on Action Taken on Regents' Inquiry Recommendations Within the State Education Department, documents recommendations of the Regents' Inquiry and corresponding actions taken by the Education Department

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