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Title

Registers of terminated stoneworkers

Series Number

A3172

Summary

This series consists of listings of terminated stoneworkers for the new State Capitol building construction project. Entries for each worker include the name, beginning and ending dates of employment, and reason for termination, such as "not attending to his work"; "too long on his stone"; "spoiled his stone"; or "delinquent on stone."

Creator

• New York (State). New Capitol Commission

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Commission of Immigration typescript of report to the governor

Series Number

A0491

Summary

This is a carbon typescript of the Commission of Immigration's report to the governor, which was later published. Legislation of 1908 empowered the governor to appoint a nine-member Commission of Immigration to investigate the "condition, welfare, and industrial opportunities of aliens" in New York State. The report discusses these issues, and includes various legislative measures recommended by eight members of the commission.

Creator

• New York (State). Commission of Immigration

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Investigation and bill files of the Joint Legislative Commission to Study the Pari-Mutuel System

Series Number

B1325

Summary

The commission used these records of the Joint Legislative Commission as background and reference materials. Most of the series concerns proposed legislation introduced at the request of the Joint Legislative Commission between 1940 and 1943. Bill files contain the printed bill and an accompanying summary sheet. The series also contains investigation and background materials on jockey clubs, and newspaper articles and abstracts of articles regarding racing and criminal activities or corruption connected with racing.

Creator

• New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing

Access Restrictions

All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.

Title

Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing stockholder questionnaire files

Series Number

B1319

Summary

The commission collected these completed stockholder questionnaires in order to compile information on stock and bond holdings and transactions in harness racing associations. The questionnaires require detailed information about individuals' acquisition of, income from, and transfer of stock and bonds in harness racing licensees, lessors, concessionaires, and contractors.

Creator

• New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing

Access Restrictions

All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.

Title

South Mall project specifications

Series Number

16195

Summary

Architectural project specifications define the procedural and administrative requirements for a project, as well as the materials, equipment, products, systems, and standards of workmanship required for the project's completion. This series contains specifications relating to all components of the South Mall construction project.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of General Services

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Record of hours worked

Series Number

A3181

Summary

This series consists of records documenting hours worked by employees hired for construction of the new State Capitol building. Information includes the worker's name; starting dates of the work period; and a mark representing each eight-hour shift worked. Entries for some employees note employee had been paid or transferred to another job on the construction site.

Creator

• New York (State). New Capitol Commission

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Record of hourly wages of workers

Series Number

A3180

Summary

This series consists of an unbound volume recording names and hourly wages of employees hired for construction of the new State Capitol building. Employees are divided into two categories: casting derricks, and laborers. Only two wage rates are indicated.

Creator

• New York (State). New Capitol Commission

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing officer, director, and special stockholder questionnaire files

Series Number

B1318

Summary

The commission collected these completed questionnaires in order to compile information on financial interests in and business dealings with harness racing associations. The questionnaires were answered by officers and directors of harness racing licensees, lessors, concessionaires, and contractors and by holders of significant amounts of stock, voting stock, or bonds in such corporations.

Creator

• New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing

Access Restrictions

All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.

Title

Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing press clippings file

Series Number

B1324

Summary

The commission maintained files of newspaper and magazine articles on harness racing, harness tracks, and the work of the commission in order to track its investigation and for use as an additional source of information for its investigation. The clippings concern state officials connected with the investigation or suspected of improper practices related to pari-mutuel harness racing; individuals suspected of harness racing improper financial practices or other illegal activities; and charges against and investigations of particular harness tracks.

Creator

• New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing

Access Restrictions

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

Title

South Mall project site acquisition and clearance files

Series Number

16209

Summary

This series contains correspondence, memorandums, weekly inspection reports, contract specifications, and engineering drawings and plans related to the South Mall (Empire State Plaza) project site. The records document the interaction of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, Department of Public Works, and Office of General Services in acquiring land and property for the South Mall site, and in overseeing the demolition of buildings at the site.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of General Services. Office of South Mall Construction

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Directory of prospective workers

Series Number

A3173

Summary

This series consists of names of prospective workers on the new State Capitol building construction project. Included are the person's name and position for which they are being considered, and, in most cases, their address. Information about relevant employment experience, desirability as an employee, and references are sometimes noted. Comments referring to the applicant's personal and familial circumstances may be included.

Creator

• New York (State). New Capitol Commission

Access Restrictions

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

Title

South Mall project claims records

Series Number

16198

Summary

This series consists of materials used by the legal staff of the Office of General Services to negotiate and/or litigate claims by South Mall (Empire State Plaza) project contractors and consultants which could not be settled under the Equitable Adjustment Act of 1969.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of General Services. Office of Counsel

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Index to central subject and correspondence files of Governor Mario Cuomo

Series Number

B1857

Summary

This series indexes Governor Mario M. Cuomo Central Subject and Correspondence Files accretions 13682-96D (microfilm, 1983-1989), 13682-00 (1983-1994), and 13682-97 (microfilm, 1988-1994).

Creator

• New York (State). Governor (1983-1994 : Cuomo)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration investigation case files and summaries

Series Number

B1314

Summary

The commission compiled these case files to track individual investigations of doctors, x-ray laboratories, surgical supply firms, hospitals, insurance companies, and others involved in, or transacting business with parties involved in, workers' compensation cases. The case files usually contain records subpoenaed by the commission, such as compensation medical report forms; patient medical histories, sometimes including notes on each visit; bank statements; cancelled checks or check stubs; bank deposit slips; schedules of cash receipts and disbursements; and ledgers.

Creator

• New York (State). Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration

Access Restrictions

All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.

Title

Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration receipts for records received and returned by the commission

Series Number

B1315

Summary

These receipts track activity regarding records submitted to the commission by physicians, lawyers, medical supply companies, and other individuals and firms being investigated by the commission. Receipts for both incoming and outgoing records provide name and address of individual or firm submitting the records; quantity, type, and dates of records submitted; and date records received by commission or returned to owner. Attached to some receipts are forms authorizing return of records to their owners.

Creator

• New York (State). Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration

Access Restrictions

All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.

Title

Index to central subject, correspondence, and name files of Governor Hugh Carey

Series Number

B1856

Summary

This series functions as an index to accretion 13681-83, Governor Hugh Carey's Name Files, 1975-1982; and accretions 13682-83 and 13682-96C, Governor Carey's Central Subject and Correspondence Files, 1975-1982.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor (1975-1982 : Carey)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Expense copybooks

Series Number

A3359

Summary

This series consists of binders containing letterpress copies of lists of payments apparently made or received by the governor's office from 1917-1923. Entries generally provide date; name of person, company, or state agency; amount; and purpose of payment. The volumes also contain lists of amounts of interest earned on Canal Fund moneys in banks throughout the state. Each entry on these lists provides name of bank, location (New York, Brooklyn, Buffalo, etc.), and amount of interest earned.

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Governor Alfred E. Smith legislative program registers

Series Number

B2033

Summary

The governor's office used these registers to track the progress of the governor's legislative program during each session of the State Legislature. Entries are arranged by general subject (agriculture, child welfare, conservation, etc.) and then by specific subtopic therein. Subtopics include relevant contextual information from the governor's annual message, including page references, or similar information extracted from specific principles within the Democratic Party platform.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor (1923-1928 : Smith)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

George A. Fuller Company chronological correspondence files

Series Number

16211

Summary

This series consists of yellow carbon copies of outgoing correspondence and inter-office memoranda authored by the George A. Fuller Company's manager of the Albany South Mall (Empire State Plaza) construction project. Correspondence and memoranda address every aspect of project management including work proposals and cost estimates, plans and specifications, contracts, subcontractors, work schedules, inspection of completed work, and fire and safety regulations.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of General Services

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Agency electronic data processing proposal and evaluation files

Series Number

13802

Summary

This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, special reports on electronic data processing, budget appropriation requests, contracts and specifications for computer hardware and software, and other documents relating to acquisition and installation of computers in state agencies and institutions. Also included are quarterly reports on progress and problems and occasional reports tracing the implementation of electronic data processing.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget. Electronic Data Processing Unit

Access Restrictions

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