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Displaying 335 Finding Aids
Title
- Subject files of correspondence received
Series Number
- A2004
Summary
- This series of unbound records consists of correspondence, narrative and statistical reports, certificates, and miscellaneous financial papers received by the Office of the Superintendent. The records relate to a wide variety of responsibilities of the Superintendents' Office, including specific programs authorized by statute, as well as ongoing administrative activities.
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
- Hudson Valley Archaeological Survey Director's correspondence files
Series Number
- A3292
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence used by the Director of the Hudson Valley Archaeological Survey. Included are correspondence and telegrams related to field work planning and student assistant applicants, exhibition planning, and activities done for the survey. Also included are materials relate to survey activities such as published materials (including newsprint and scholarly articles) and reports of work.
Creator
- New York State Museum and Science Service
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Deputy Secretary to the Governor subject files concerning state financial aid for education
Series Number
- B1220
Summary
- In 1969, Governor Nelson Rockefeller and the Board of Regents created the New York State Commission on the Quality, Cost, and Financing of Elementary and Secondary Education. School financing recommendations made by the commission, which would have increased school taxes in upstate districts and reduced school expenditures in a significant number of downstate suburban districts, were never implemented. These files were generated by staff of the governor's office in the course of researching and making recommendations regarding state aid for education.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor. Deputy Secretary to the Governor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Memoranda on records storage
Series Number
- B1552
Summary
- This series consists of memoranda from staff of the New York State Library to Hugh M. Flick, and subsequently to State Education Commissioner Ewald B. Nyquist, reporting on transfer of department records to/from offsite storage. The memoranda include information on the transfer of the records as well as several summary lists of files and record series included in the group. They were based on a 1969 survey of offsite records conducted by State Library staff.
Creator
- New York State Library
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Library War Bond Campaign files
Series Number
- A2013
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence files of and reports received by Dr. Tolman, Director of the Division of Adult Education and Library Extension, relating to his service as State Library Campaign Chairman of the Library War Bond Campaign. The Campaign was an effort to involve local libraries in the Sixth and Seventh War Bond Drives during World War II. These records provide information on the administration of the Campaign and reports of bonds sold in New York State.
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
- Research residency award files
Series Number
- 21406
Summary
- Since 1996, the Archives Partnership Trust has sponsored the annual Larry J. Hackman Research Residency Program. This program supports advanced work in New York State history, government, or public policy by covering research expenses for visiting scholars using records at the State Archives. This series includes materials announcing the annual awards, successful applications, notices of awards, final reports from visiting residents, and information on publications and public presentations resulting from research at the State Archives.
Creator
- New York State Archives. Archives Partnership Trust
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Polemic literature concerning unionism in the Works Progress Administration in New York City
Series Number
- A4175
Summary
- This series consists of handbills, newsletters, and a few memorandums or bulletins related to unionizing activities in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) of New York City. Most of these publications were distributed by organizations on the political left and relate to WPA cultural projects.
Creator
- Historical Records Survey (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Mineral producers' annual reports
Series Number
- B0574
Summary
- This series consists of activity reports submitted by producers of minerals to the state geologist detailing their activities during the year. They were used to compile annual statistics on mineral production in the State and published periodically in State Museum bulletins. Through 1957 the reports note firm or proprietor's name; locations of office and field operations; and quantity and value of the mineral produced. Also included are lists of mineral producers, by mineral and reports for producers of gravel and sand.
Creator
- New York State Geological Survey
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- State Museum Director's, State Geologist's, and State Paleontologist's correspondence files
Series Number
- B0561
Summary
- This series contains correspondence files of the Director of the State Museum, State Geologist, and State Paleontologist with such entities as scientists within and without New York State, museums and institutions of science or higher learning, the Board of Regents, private citizens, the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.), and Museum staff. Until 1925, the Director also held the position of State Geologist. Until 1894 and from 1904 to 1925, he also served as State Paleontologist.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- State Paleontologist's correspondence files
Series Number
- B0575
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence with scientists, legislators, state officials, State Museum staff, and private citizens. Topics include identification and classification of fossils; nomenclature; fieldwork; loans and exchange of fossils; acquisition of specimens; and funding, preparation, and distribution of State Museum publications. Some correspondence is in French or German.
Creator
- New York State Museum
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Application files for approval of private business schools and courses for veteran training
Series Number
- B0549
Summary
- Private business schools and veterans training courses must be approved by the State Education Department before veterans can receive payments. This series consists of applications submitted by schools and training courses for approval of courses not previously registered. Files include applications; field reports which include school's history, facilities, enrollment, tuition rates, and recommendations; correspondence regarding approval or disapproval; sample school catalogs and other publications; and supplemental applications.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of Business and Distributive Education
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of thi material.
Title
- License application summary books
Series Number
- A1420
Summary
- The Motion Picture Division reviewed each film intended for screening in New York State and issued a license for its exhibition unless the film was judged "obscene, indecent, immoral, inhuman, sacrilegious or of such character that its exhibition would tend to corrupt morals or to incite crime." The volumes in this series contain information on films for which licenses were sought and the actions taken by the division on each film.
Creator
- New York (State). Motion Picture Division
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this series.
Title
- Assistant Commissioner's correspondence file
Series Number
- A3223
Summary
- This series contains correspondence and memoranda between the Assistant Commissioner for Secondary Education, secondary school principals, students, private citizens, and officials at the New York State Nautical School. The bulk of the records concern: qualifications for secondary school diplomas; qualifications for state college scholarships; requirements for academics to receive state financial aid; approval of secondary school curricula; syllabus development; inspections of secondary schools; and the movement to develop junior high schools.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Assistant Commissioner for Secondary Education
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- School Commissioners' reports of teaching certificates issued
Series Number
- A4202
Summary
- This series contains examination results for successful candidates for first, second, and third grade teacher's certificates, and a record of vocal music certificates issued. First, second, and third grade certificate reports include the date and place of examination; candidate's name; certificate number; and scores in examination subjects such as arithmetic, geography, penmanship, current topics, and history. Vocal music certificates include name; address; age; years of teaching experience; and certificate number.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Public Instruction. Bureau of Examinations
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Tabulated production data on New York State minerals
Series Number
- B1534
Summary
- This series consists of statistical reports on the production of various minerals in New York State.
Creator
- New York State Geological Survey
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Merchant Marine Academy supervision files
Series Number
- A3037
Summary
- This series contains correspondence, memoranda, reports, clippings, and meeting minutes relating to the departmental investigation of management at the New York State Merchant Marine Academy; selection of the school's Superintendent and Commanding Officer; controversy over the training and experience of the faculty; preparation of annual reports; routine administrative supervision; and plan of Fort Schuyler (1927).
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Special Schools Bureau
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Boards of Cooperative Educational Services annual financial and statistical reports
Series Number
- 11000
Summary
- The BOCES provide shared educational services to school districts that pool their resources. These annual reports contain information on services provided, staff, receipts, and expenditures of each operating BOCES. The reports also include calculations and approval of state financial aid for the ensuing year.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Division of Educational Finance
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Institution for the Blind stock book
Series Number
- B0428
Summary
- This series primarily consists of a record of the Institution for the Blind's expenditures for food, merchandise, contracted repair work, and construction materials. Also included are payroll lists for officers and teachers; entries for per diem labor; salary increases; authorized back pay; and a salary list, apparently pertaining to hired laborers. Information on expenditures includes amount; date; name of vendor; description; quantity, and price.
Creator
- New York State Institution for the Blind
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Education Department Office of Educational Television and Public Broadcasting Whittle/Channel One program files
Series Number
- B2607
Summary
- This series consists of records from the Whittle/Channel One program initiative which was a 1990s-era project to bring cable television into the classroom to assist teachers in presenting educational news programs to their students. These records document the planning and implementation of the initiative. Records consist of correspondence and project subject files.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Office of Educational Television and Public Broadcasting
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Abstracts of broadsides identified in western New York
Series Number
- A4174
Summary
- These abstracts or transcriptions of broadsides were made by staff of the Buffalo district office as part of the survey of American Imprints. In addition to the abstracts there is one original broadside dated 1869. Most of the broadsides were issued in western New York, although a few come from other parts of the state and nation.
Creator
- Historical Records Survey (N.Y.)
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- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.