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Displaying 12 Finding Aids
Title
- Charities regulation reference file
Series Number
- A3257
Summary
- This series contains reference copies of laws and regulations concerning the Board of Charities and the institutions under its supervision. Included are a copy of the 1927 amended State Charities Law, "Rules for the Control of State Institutions in the Department of Charities" and "Revised By-Laws of the State Agricultural and Industrial School" which lays out the powers and duties of the Board of Visitors, institution officers, Board of Classification, and standing committees as well as the classification of boys and parole of boys.
Creator
- New York (State). State Board of Charities
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School correspondence and subject files
Series Number
- B0640
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, reports, publicity materials, deeds, and court records dealing with the founding, operation, and administration of the Thomas Indian School. Much of the correspondence concerns enrollment of Indian children at the school and placement of graduates at other institutions for further education. Also included are the contents of a cornerstone and lists of students and visitors. Access to certain records is restricted to protect personal privacy.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- Records less than 75 years old may be restricted under the personal privacy protection and other provisions of the Freedom of Information Law. Requests to use records must be reviewed according to State Archives procedures and approved by the State Archivist.
- Microfilm is unavailable for interlibrary loan or duplication because of the presence of restricted information.
- B0640-85: Boxes 6-8 are restricted.
Title
- Thomas Indian School children's case files
Series Number
- B0595
Summary
- This series consists of case files for children enrolled in the Thomas Indian School (formerly the Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children). Files contain information on admission, education, discharge, medical and family history, and occasionally post-release activities. Data includes child's name, reservation tribe, age or birth date, and dates at school. Also included is correspondence with parent/guardian and with State Probation Department.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- Restricted: Access to records is administered according to provisions of the Freedom of Information Law.
Title
- Thomas Indian School journal accounts
Series Number
- B0642
Summary
- This series consists of a detailed chronological record of financial transactions at Thomas Indian School. Entries record transaction (items purchased, quantity, unit cost, and cash receipts); name of the merchant or disburser of funds; total amount of transaction; and date. Also included is a certificate of appointment of George I. Lincoln as agent of the Onondaga Indians; a watercolor painting of flowers, signed by Aleck George; and lithograph, "What We Have We'll Hold!" depicting a nationalistic theme, copyright 1900.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School ledger accounts
Series Number
- B0643
Summary
- This series constitutes a final record of financial transactions of the Thomas Indian School according to controlling and individual accounts. Controlling accounts include transactions involving clothing, fuel, freight and express, medicine, provisions, and wages. Individual accounts pertain to individual merchants and suppliers. Entries generally include date, amount, and nature of transaction (such as services, goods, labor, or cash).
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School farm expenditure and production journals
Series Number
- B0641
Summary
- This series consists of journals providing a detailed chronological record of expenditures and production of the school's farm. The agricultural program was part of the "instruction in husbandry and the arts of civilization" that the school provided to resident Indian children. Expenditure journals itemize each purchase or loss by farm department (e.g., poultry, dairy, fruits, garden, field crops) and account (e.g., equipment, home products used, profit and loss, labor employees).
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Monthly reports of activities at institutions
Series Number
- B0816
Summary
- This series consists of monthly reports providing summary information on activities at state institutions supervised by the Department of Social Welfare. These reports or meeting minutes generally provide information about programs; activities; living conditions; physical facilities; staff personnel changes; legislation affecting institutions; and summary population statistics. Also included are monthly reports of the Home Service Bureau of Boys Training Schools which was responsible for placement of parolees in foster homes and schools.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Social Welfare. Division of State Institutions
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School treasurer's monthly reports
Series Number
- B0596
Summary
- This series consists of monthly reports detailing the receipts and expenses of the Thomas Indian School. The school was originally incorporated as a private institution, but received state aid. Reports include general fund receipts and disbursements summary; bank statements and certificate of indebtedness; statement of "home products" produced at the school; and abstract of vouchers. Itemized lists of expenses include food; clothing; hospital and medical supplies; repairs and alterations to buildings and equipment; office expenses; and travel.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Register of Indian Children
Series Number
- B1932
Summary
- This series consists of a register of names of students who attended the Thomas Indian School. The register lists the name of the student, tribe, date of admittance, date of birth, date of discharge, reservation or address, name of parents, name of guardians, and remarks.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School Superintendent's daily diaries
Series Number
- B0599
Summary
- These diaries provide a summary record of activities of staff and students at the Thomas Indian School. Brief daily entries typically mention weather conditions; farm work in progress; maintenance and repair work in progress; entertainment provided to children; team sporting events; incidents pertaining to specific children; religious activities; correspondence sent by superintendent; and trips by superintendent and staff. Diaries are institutional in nature and therefore do not contain superintendents' personal opinions or observations regarding non-work related events.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School children's daily diet logs
Series Number
- B0598
Summary
- This series consists of menus served to children at the school each day. The menus were submitted as documentation that the school was fulfilling its responsibilities to care for orphan and destitute Indian children. Usually the name of the person completing the report is also given, and occasionally the total number of meals served during the week.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School monthly farm production reports
Series Number
- B0597
Summary
- This series consists of statistical reports for farm and/or garden products raised at the Thomas Indian School. The school furnished the children with care, moral training, education and "instruction in husbandry." Separate monthly reports for each product gave a daily account of quantity produced and its disposition. Reports also indicate the market value of produce. Examples of products include: milk, chicken,; pork, eggs, tomatoes, onions, apples, grapes, oats, and corn silage.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.