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Title

World War I historical research files

Series Number

A3354

Summary

The series consists of a group of clippings, photographs, training circulars, instructions, and maps, dating from the World War I period. The exact source and association of these records is unclear, although they may be from a collection of Franklin W. Ward, who was Adjutant General from 1926 to 1934. They were apparently kept as background files - perhaps for research purposes - to illustrate New York's part in military training (including intelligence training) and the actual fighting.

Creator

• New York (State). Adjutant General's Office

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Civil Defense Commission training and publicity films and recordings

Series Number

B2402

Summary

These motion picture films and audio tapes document activities of the Civil Defense Commission.

Creator

• New York State Civil Defense Commission

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Scrapbook of newspaper clippings

Series Number

B2600

Summary

This series consists of scrapbooks of original newsprint and photocopies of articles pertaining to the Three Mile Island nuclear disaster and nuclear evacuation plans of New York State municipalities.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of Disaster Preparedness

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Abstracts of Spanish-American War, Philippine-American War, and China Relief Expedition military and naval service

Series Number

B0809

Summary

This series consists of cards containing military and naval service abstracts and basic personal data for New Yorkers who served in the U.S. Regular Army, Navy, and Marines during the Spanish-American War (1898); Philippine-American War, or "Philippine Insurrection" (1899-1902); and China Relief Expedition against the "Boxer Rebellion" (1900-1901). The cards were procured by the New York Bureau of War Records from the federal government pursuant to Chapter 75 of the Laws of 1919.

Creator

• New York (State). Adjutant General's Office

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Abstracts of World War I military service

Series Number

B0808

Summary

This series consists of an abstract of military service for New York residents (men and women) who enlisted or who were inducted into the armed forces of the United States from 1917 through 1919 during the First World War. The abstracts, (aka service cards), document Army officers and enlisted men; Navy personnel; Marines; and Nurses. Basic data is given on the individual, his/her residence, induction into military service, organizations served with, overseas service, and discharge from the service.

Creator

• New York (State). Adjutant General's Office

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

War of 1812 veterans' claims, affidavits of service, and powers of attorney

Series Number

A3352

Summary

This series consists of claim applications submitted by, or on behalf of, War of 1812 veterans who fought in New York State militia and volunteer units. The records contain detailed information about claimants, both residents and non-residents of New York State, including name; age; residence; rank; company; regiment; commander; where soldier served; dates of service; term of service; federal land warrant number and acreage received; amount expended for clothing, equipment, and supplies furnished; transportation expenses; and total amount of claim.

Creator

• New York (State). Adjutant General's Office

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Quartermaster's abstracts of articles expended, lost, or destroyed in the public service

Series Number

A0189

Summary

This series consists of imprints completed by the quartermaster for the 77th Battalion, New York State (Militia) Volunteers. The forms consists mainly of special requisitions listing materials that need to be replaced because of excessive use, damage, or loss; monthly abstracts detailing stores that were expended; and monthly abstracts listing items received.

Creator

• New York (State). Militia Volunteers. Battalion, 77th

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Letter orders

Series Number

14404

Summary

This series consists of letter orders generated by the Adjutant General's Office. The orders deal with various topics pertinent to specific New York National Guard members. Included are orders concerning assignments; grants of attendance to an Army Area School or to a Service School; travel orders; orders for appearances; awarding of assorted medals and honors; establishment of assorted offices; and rescindment, corrections, and amendments of previously issued letter orders.

Creator

• New York (State). Adjutant General's Office

Access Restrictions

Some volumes contain social security numbers and are thus restricted to protect personal privacy.

Title

Register of payments made to Spanish-American War volunteers

Series Number

B0636

Summary

This series consists of a ledger recording payments made to Spanish-American War veterans of New York National Guard infantry and cavalry units. Each ledger entry lists: regiment and company, soldier's grade, name, dates of service in 1898, number of days served, U.S. pay rate, deduction for pay date of muster (if applicable), refund amount, when claim was filed, when voucher was forwarded, payment information (includes check number and date paid), and remarks (if applicable).

Creator

• New York (State). Adjutant General's Office

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Records

Series Number

A0087

Summary

Records of the 51st Regiment include correspondence, general orders, medical discharges, furloughs and leaves of absence, quarterly returns, inventories, invoices, receipts, requisitions, muster rolls, and payrolls. Included is one microfilm reel of letters from Captain Henry W. Francis to his wife, 1861-1864.

Creator

• New York (State). Militia Volunteers. Regiment, 51st

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Abstracts of muster rolls for National Guard and Naval Militia units mustered into federal service during the Spanish-American War

Series Number

B0801

Summary

These records were created by the Adjutant General's Office to document the military service of individual members of the New York State National Guard and Naval Militia who served in the Spanish-American War. Each abstract describes the soldier's enlistment; how, when, and at what grade he left the organization and why. Sometimes an abstract includes a soldier's physical description occupation, marital status, next of kin, age, residence, place of birth, and service history.

Creator

• New York (State). Adjutant General's Office

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Transcriptions of War of 1812 payrolls for New York State Militia units

Series Number

B0811

Summary

This series consists of payrolls transcripts kept by the regional paymasters of the United States Army. They record payments to regiments in the New York State Militia, Volunteers and Sea Fencibles (soldiers responsible for the defense of the Port of New York) in the War of 1812. Information may include: commanding officer; soldier's name; rank; dates of appointment or enlistment; to what time engaged or enlisted; amount paid in lieu of clothing and traveling expenses; total paid; and remarks.

Creator

• New York (State). Adjutant General's Office

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Abstracts of muster rolls of men unassigned to any state or federal unit during the Civil War

Series Number

B0805

Summary

This series consists of abstracts partially describing the military service of New York men who were mustered into service but were not assigned to a unit during the Civil War. Abstracts list: name; date and place of enlistment; age; length of enlistment; date mustered in; grade; birthplace; occupation; eye and hair color; complexion; height; and Congressional District number. Some include how each man left his organization and remarks such as drafted, a substitute (often named), or deserted.

Creator

• New York (State). Bureau of Records of the War of the Rebellion

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Abstracts of muster rolls for men who served in the United States Navy during the Civil War

Series Number

B0803

Summary

This series consists of abstracts describing the military service of New Yorkers who served in the United States Navy as officers or enlisted men (bulk of entries) during the Civil War. The abstracts contain: name, birthplace, from where appointed, date of appointment, rank, promotions, names of vessels on which served, and final disposition (resigned, retired, died, or dismissed). Some abstracts include: physical descriptions (eye and hair color, complexion, and height), as well as age, place of birth and occupation.

Creator

• New York (State). Bureau of Records of the War of the Rebellion

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

New York State Adjutant General's Office documents relating to proposed amendments of Military Law

Series Number

B2557

Summary

This series consists of one volume of detailed comments on and comparisons of two bills presented to the State Legislature for the purpose of amending the New York State Militia Law.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.