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Displaying 15 Finding Aids
Title
- New York State Banking Department financial records
Series Number
- A0700
Summary
- The series includes a wide variety of records relating to bank administration, operations, and accounting. The records document the state's activist supervision of banks under the Safety Fund Act, passed in the aftermath of the Panic of 1837.
Creator
- New York (State). Banking Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Annual reports
Series Number
- B0624
Summary
- This series consists of annual reports of the Superintendent of Banks, consisting of text and various tables of data relative to banking organizations. Accounts of activities include banks and trust companies, savings banks, savings and loan associations, licenses lenders, credit unions, sales finance companies, employee welfare funds, licenses cashers of checks, insurance premium finance agencies, merger policies, and bank examinations.
Creator
- New York (State). Banking Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Outgoing letter file of Superintendent
Series Number
- 17439
Summary
- This series contains outgoing letters from the Superintendent's office. Most letters pertain to pending applications and proceedings, usually related to general Banking Department administration or various other issues.
Creator
- New York (State). Banking Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Correspondence relating to appointment of various state officers
Series Number
- B1188
Summary
- This series consists primarily of correspondence to the State Comptroller notifying his office of appointments of various public officers and changes in salaries. Positions included are librarians and assistant librarians of the State Library, secretaries of the Board of Regents, director and assistants of the State Museum, and various employees of the office of the State Engineer and Surveyor. Also included are a few descriptions of unsold state lands compiled by the State Engineer and Surveyor.
Creator
- New York (State). Banking Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Inactive institution files
Series Number
- 14272
Summary
- This series contains documents relating to the incorporation and dissolution or liquidation of defunct state-chartered banking institutions. Records document the following categories of banking institutions chartered and supervised by the Banking Department: banks, savings banks, trust companies, safe deposit companies, savings and loan associations, personal loan companies (licensed lenders), and private bankers.
Creator
- New York (State). Banking Department
Access Restrictions
- Partly restricted by Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) section 87.2(d) and 89.5(a)(1) making "trade secret" information exempt from disclosure; and by Banking Law former section 13.4, making "reports and communications" by staff of the Banking Department to the Banking Board "confidential."
Title
- Banking Department legal documentation relating to appointments to state offices
Series Number
- B1189
Creator
- New York (State). Banking Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Banking Department archived websites
Series Number
- B2052
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the New York State Banking Department, which was abolished on October 3, 2011, when its functions and authority were transferred to the newly created New York State Department of Financial Services.
Creator
- New York (State). Banking Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Legal documentation relating to land from Attorney General's Office
Series Number
- B1191
Creator
- New York (State). Banking Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Banking Department inactive institution files
Series Number
- 17427
Summary
- The series consists of legal documents related to the licensing/regulation of banking institutions that became "inactive" by merging into another institution, surrendering their license, or otherwise leaving the supervision of the Banking Department. Such documents may include those associated with applications for institutional incorporation, name changes, licenses, organizational certification, and/or capital stock changes.
Creator
- New York (State). Banking Department
Access Restrictions
- Partly restricted by Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) section 87.2(d) and 89.5(a)(1) making "trade secret" information exempt from disclosure; and by Banking Law former section 13.4, making "reports and communications" by staff of the Banking Department to the Banking Board "confidential."
Title
- Bank liquidation case files
Series Number
- 13858
Summary
- This series documents the activities of the Banking Department in the interim between assuming possession of institutions and their closings. Records were created by liquidating agents appointed by the banking superintendent to investigate outstanding mortgages and loans.
Creator
- New York (State). Banking Department
Access Restrictions
- Access to records in this series is partially restricted in accordance with multiple state and federal laws. State Archives staff will review requests for specific documents and disclose in accordance with New York State Freedom of Information Law.
Title
- Statements of condition of banking institutions
Series Number
- B1196
Summary
- This series consists of quarterly statements of condition filed with the Banking Department by banks, savings banks, trust companies, industrial banks, and private bankers. Each statement contains detailed information on the institution's assets and liabilities.
Creator
- New York (State). Banking Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Legal opinion files
Series Number
- B2513
Summary
- This series consists of formal, written reports by attorneys on specific cases or legal problems. Each report outlines the attorney's understanding and analysis of the facts basic to the case or problem, implication of applicable laws, and a suggested course of action.
Creator
- New York (State). Banking Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Banking Department photographs of proposed branch bank sites
Series Number
- B1508
Summary
- These photographs were included in applications submitted to the Superintendent of Banks for authorization to establish or alter branch offices in accordance with State Banking Law. Subjects depicted include existing banking sites; proposed sites; building entrances; shopping centers; shopping malls, residences, schools, businesses, and industries in proposed service areas; aerial views; transportation and parking facilities; and pedestrian traffic.
Creator
- New York (State). Banking Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Banking Department law bulletins
Series Number
- B0623
Summary
- This series consists of official copies of law bulletins published by the Banking Department to note principal amendments and changes in the Banking Law. Each bulletin contains the text of sections of the Banking Law pertaining to a particular type of banking institution. Types of institutions and topics covered by the bulletin articles include state, savings, and institutional banks; trust and investment companies; credit unions; common trust funds; licensed lenders; private bankers; and savings and loan associations.
Creator
- New York (State). Banking Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- List of securities considered legal investments for New York savings banks
Series Number
- B0607
Summary
- This series consists of annual lists of securities considered by the Banking Department to be legal investments for savings banks. The securities are listed under the name of the issuing government or corporation.
Creator
- New York (State). Banking Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.