Inventory of state property by the Commissioners of Quarantine
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of an inventory of property belong to the State of New York and of which the Commissioners of Quarantine are custodians. Listed are objects of value, such as rungs, desks, china, and glassware from the Office of the Commissioners of Quarantine, Swinburne Island, Hoffman Island, and the Steam Propeller, "State of New York."
Title
- Inventory of state property by the Commissioners of Quarantine
Quantity
- 0.25 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B1942
Creator
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of a report generated for the Office of the State Comptroller in 1900 giving an inventory of the property that belongs to the State of New York and of which the Commissioners of Quarantine are custodians. The inventory list includes the Office of the Commissioners of Quarantine, Swinburne Island, Hoffman Island, and the Steam Propeller "State of New York." The inventory lists the objects of value, such as rungs, desks, china, and glassware, contained in those buildings owned by the State on the aforementioned islands.
Custodial History
These records were most likely transferred to the State Archives by the New York State Library in 1978 but somehow became estrayed and were never accessioned. They were discovered in July 2007 as part of the eleventh floor renovation project.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.