This series documents the board proceedings of the Long Island State Park Commission and several closely related bodies: Bethpage Corporation, Bethpage Park Authority, Jones Beach State Parkway Authority, Long Island State Park and Recreation Commission, and New York State Council of Parks. Also included are the published minutes of the New York State Board of Commissioners of the Land Office. Summarized information regarding the creation, maintenance, and management of state parks and parkways, in addition to many other issues, can be found in this series.
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation meeting minutes of the State Council of Parks
Series Number
19611
Summary
The State Council of Parks was established in 1924 (Chapter 189) to function as a statewide advisory body regarding all matters affecting parks, recreation, and historic preservation. Meeting minutes typically include roll call; reading and approval of minutes of previous meeting; resolutions; budget reports; regional reports; reports of historic preservation activities; reports on significant legislation; secretary's report; other reports on planning, activities, and meetings.
Creator
New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Calendars and minutes of meetings of the State Council of Parks
Series Number
13915
Summary
This series contains the state historian's copies of calendars and minutes of meetings of the Council and its planning committee. The state historian received copies because the Council's authority included state historic sites. These calendars and minutes contain information on: budget proposals for state parks, planning for acquisition of park lands, proposed legislation concerning parks, and preparation of guides and maps to park lands. They also sometimes include lengthy accounts of discussions at Council meetings.
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.
Subject and correspondence files of the State Council of Parks
Series Number
19612
Summary
The series contains correspondence unpublished reports, environmental board meeting minutes (1970-1971), policy statements, and annual reports of several regional state park commissions. Topics covered include criteria for proposed state parks; outdoor education activities; environmental planning; fees for park usage; environmental bond acts; recreational facilities related to the Barge Canal; and creation of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Creator
New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.