Finding Aid Search

Title

Unpublished lists and monographs submitted to the state historian

Series Number

A4195

Summary

This series contains drafts or typescripts by or for the state historian apparently considered for publication. Included is a preface and four articles intended as an introduction to published papers of military officer and Indian negotiator Sir William Johnson. The unused articles are by James Austen Holden, Robert W. Chambers, Wolcott W. Ellsworth, and Richard E. Day. Also included are two versions of a George Clinton biography, and lists of records in the British Public Record Office and British Museum.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Correspondence and working files for Saratoga County Historical Survey

Series Number

A4194

Summary

This series contains records resulting from a 15-week white collar relief project funded through the State Temporary Emergency Relief Administration. Records of the survey include: memoranda on procedures and staffing of the project; correspondence of the survey supervisor; newspaper clippings about the survey and historical events related to survey work; descriptions of and extracts from public records and private manuscripts; drawings of markers and monuments on the Saratoga battlefield; and notes on the history of Saratoga County.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Inventory of town, village, and city records

Series Number

A4180

Summary

This series consists primarily of inventory forms completed by Historical Records Survey workers for each series of records surveyed in town, village, and city offices in upstate counties. The files contain all or some of the following: handwritten copies of survey forms prepared by field workers; typewritten copies of field workers' survey forms; typewritten copies of survey forms prepared after review and field checking; historical sketches of town, village, and city offices; and correspondence concerning transmittal of survey forms.

Creator

• Historical Records Survey (N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Secondary school registration card file

Series Number

B0594

Summary

These cards contain summary information on the admission to and membership of public and non-public secondary schools in the University of the State of New York. Information for each school includes name, county, incorporation date, name changes, amended charter, organization as union free or central school, change in grading sequence, registration by Board of Regents, inspection by Education Department, removal from roll of accredited secondary schools, and location of school records if not at school.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of School Registration

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Manuscripts and Museum Director's correspondence files concerning archeological work of Max Schrabisch

Series Number

B0580

Summary

This series consists of two versions of a manuscript on the archeology of prehistoric rock shelter and camp sites in southeastern New York, plus correspondence concerning the State Museum's acquisition of the manuscripts, authored by Max Schrabisch. The 1936 manuscript includes numbered illustrations ("figures") consisting of photographs of rock shelters, maps showing site locations, and diagrams or "ground plans" of rock shelters.

Creator

• New York State Museum

Access Restrictions

Restricted to protect sensitive archeological site data, pursuant to Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Law Sect. 14.07.1(d) and 9 NYCRR Sect. 427.8.

Title

New York City Board of Pharmacy registers of licensed pharmacists

Series Number

B0486

Summary

This series consists of lists of licensed pharmacists registered with the State. The following information is given for each registrant: registration number; date of registration; name; country of birth; business address; length of time in business; nature of credentials (diploma, license, certificate by examination); date and source of credentials; and although usually blank, a place for remarks.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Board of Pharmacy

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Registers of storekeepers permits

Series Number

B0492

Summary

This series consists of information on stores selling drugs or poisons in rural areas where there is no pharmacist or druggist. These stores were required to register with the State Board annually. Information includes proprietor's name (individual or firm); address; county; registration number for each year; and remarks (e.g. "discontinued," "out of business," "destroyed by fire," "discontinued sale of prescribed drugs," name of successor or transferee).

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Board of Pharmacy

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Federal Writers' Project Director's publications working files

Series Number

A0551

Summary

This series contains files relating to proposed publications of the New York State Federal Writers' Project (FWP). Included are files of projects undertaken at both statewide and local levels. Publications included travel and tourism guides to New York State and local communities; the New York State Almanac; the New York State Encyclopedia; and publications on such topics as health, wildlife, and agriculture.

Creator

• Federal Writers' Project (N.Y.)

Title

Financial statements, bills, and receipts relating to geological and paleontological research

Series Number

B0581

Summary

This series consists of financial statements, bills, memorandums, and telegrams concerning the allocation and expenditure of State Museum funds. Most expenditures relate to geological and paleontological research conducted by Museum scientists. Projects include New York State's exhibit at the World's Columbian Exposition; the Economic and Geological Map of New York; the final volumes of the Paleontology of New York; scientific investigation of the Livonia Salt Shaft and Museum Memoir 2, Palaeozoic Reticulate Sponges, Constituting the Family Dictyospongidae.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Inventory of church records

Series Number

A4181

Summary

This series consists of two subseries containing field workers' forms describing churches and church records, and cards containing condensed versions of the information on the forms.

Creator

• Historical Records Survey (N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Reports of meteorological observations made at academies

Series Number

A0346

Summary

This series consists of very detailed reports of daily weather observations made at several academies around the state. The Board of Regents initiated a program of weather observations in 1825 which was continued by the Smithsonian after 1850. Daily reports as well as monthly and annual summaries include location, observer, temperature; wind direction, weather conditions, precipitation amount, and remarks (heavy thunder, aurora borealis, etc.). Post 1850 reports also include barometric pressure, wind force and direction; cloudiness; and humidity level.

Creator

• University of the State of New York. Board of Regents

Access Restrictions

Restricted: These records were fire damaged, but conservation measures were taken and almost all information remains intact. Only microfilm will be available for general use. Access to the originals may be permitted under special circumstances upon application to and approval by the State Archives.

Title

Temporary exhibit planning and design files

Series Number

B2647

Summary

This series contains the planning and design files of temporary exhibits of the New York State Museum. Files include records of exhibits that were internally or externally sourced as well as travelling exhibits. Records in this series include brochures, exhibit scripts, planning schedules, exhibit drawings, inventory lists, and publicity and press materials.

Creator

• New York State Museum

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Education Department Bureau of Mass Communications audiotapes, videotapes, and guides

Series Number

B0498

Summary

These audiovisual materials were produced or distributed by the Education Department's Bureau of Mass Communications. Audio tape sets include contributions of minorities to American literature; life in the People's Republic of China; New York State history; and United States foreign policy. Other audiotapes document meetings on the future of industrial arts education and building construction on college campuses. Other materials include films on New York State legislative process and videotaped distance learning courses.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of Mass Communications

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Victory Book Campaign files

Series Number

A2012

Summary

The Victory Book Campaign was a nationwide effort to collect books for members of the armed forces. New York State's participation in the Victory Book Campaign was coordinated by the Bureau of Library Extension. These records relate to the acquisition, shipping, and distribution of books; publicity for the program; compilation of program statistics; and American finances. Included are correspondence, press releases, texts of radio programs and announcements, clippings, instruction manuals, statistical reports, fiscal records, fliers, posters, and maps.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Division of Adult Education and Library Extension

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Outgoing correspondence relating to the State Teachers' Library

Series Number

A2006

Summary

This bound volume contains press copies of letters sent by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to book publishers. The letters relate to the acquisition of books for the State Teachers' Library and many include lists of books accepted or refused for the Library. The State Teachers' Library was established in 1895 (Chapter 546) in the Department of Public Instruction to loan books by mail to teachers located in rural parts of the state.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Public Instruction. Office of the Superintendent

Access Restrictions

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

Title

State Archeologist's research and publications files

Series Number

A3293

Summary

This series contains the written drafts and publications of New York State Archaeologist Noah T. Clarke on Indian tribes in New York. In addition to Clarke's works, there are a number of related pamphlets, articles, bibliographies, and publications from other individuals and organizations within each folder. Some folders contain correspondence in which Clarke responds to questions about Indians. The subject matter of the material relates to tribes, songs, traditions, reservations, and education.

Creator

• New York State Museum and Science Service

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Chancellor's correspondence and subject files

Series Number

B2728

Summary

Records consist of files compiled by Carl T. Hayden during his service as a Regent from the Sixth Judicial District and as Chancellor of the Board of Regents. Files include correspondence, memorandums, manuscript notes, unpublished reports, news reports, and other documents. The files concern initiatives in statewide education policy and programs, as well as controversies and litigation involving the Board of Regents and the State Education Department.

Creator

• University of the State of New York. Board of Regents. Chancellor

Access Restrictions

Litigation files and a few other files include some privileged materials, which are restricted by Civil Practice Law and Rules sections 3101(b) and 4503 (attorney-client communications) and 3101(d)(2) (materials prepared for litigation). Subject and chronological files contain a few communications regarding individual students, which are restricted by Education Law section 2-d and the U.S. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), section 1232(g); and a few documents referring to professional discipline cases, which are restricted by Education Law sect. 6510(8).

Title

County district administration and supervision files

Series Number

B0482

Summary

"County files" were created by the assistant commissioner responsible for supervising district superintendents of schools and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES). Files for district superintendents contain correspondence and memoranda concerning school district organization plans and proposals and building aid requested by schools recommended for reorganization. Information is available on school programs, facilities, local support for, and opposition to reorganization. Files for BOCES contain correspondence and reports concerning BOCES facilities and operations.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Assistant Commissioner for District Organization and District Superintendents

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Education Department Office of the Commissioner cabinet meeting minutes

Series Number

B0469

Summary

This series consists of binders containing minutes, agenda items, and occasionally other meetings materials of NYSED's departmental cabinet. Minutes vary base on commissioner. The minutes of Commissioners Spaulding's and Wilson's cabinets include attendees, agenda items, short summaries of presentations, summaries of discussions, and actions lists of on agenda item. The minutes of Commissioner Nyquist's cabinet tend to be briefer, been more akin to "to-do lists," rather than detailed accounts of the meetings.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Office of the Commissioner

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Notice to local officials of appointments to blind and deaf and dumb institutions

Series Number

A2038

Summary

These volumes provide notice to county boards of supervisors or comptrollers that students from their jurisdiction have been appointed to or their terms extended in state institutions for the blind and deaf. The forms notify local officials that they will be responsible for providing funds for the students' clothing. Each form provides the date; county to which sent; students' names, terms of appointment, and sometimes city or town of residence; institution name; and amount of appropriation.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Public Instruction. Office of the Superintendent

Access Restrictions

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