Assistant Commissioner's files relating to the Commissioner's Committee on Museum Resources
Series Number
B0585
Summary
The Commissioner's Committee on Museum Resources was established to study museum needs statewide and the feasibility of and requirements for state aid to museums. Questionnaires were sent to museums requesting information on educational services performed. This series consists of meeting minutes, reports, statistical tabulations, mailing lists, and working papers relating to the committee. Statistical tabulations from the questionnaires are included, but not the questionnaires themselves.
Creator
New York State Museum and Science Service
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Assistant Commissioner's correspondence and subject files
Series Number
11843
Summary
This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, reports, and press releases between the Director of the State Museum, later the Assistant Commissioner for State Museum and State Science Service, and Museum scientists and other staff, administrators and scientists at other institutions, private citizens, and officials in other State agencies. The records document research projects; exhibit planning; acquisition and management of collections; field work; publications; advice to other institutions; education; research grants; professional development; and museum legislation.
Creator
New York State Museum and Science Service
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
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.
State Archeologist's correspondence files on the New York Archaeological Council
Series Number
A3290
Summary
This series consists of correspondence used by the State Archeologist related to and documenting the activities of the New York Archaeological Council (N.Y.A.C.). Included in the series are meeting minutes, correspondence, official memoranda, NYAC paperwork related to salvage and construction projects, museum exhibition planning documents, and membership documentation. Additionally, it contains substantial information regarding the internal structure of the Council.
Creator
New York State Museum and Science Service
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
State Archeologist's correspondence files on the Eastern States Archeological Federation
Series Number
A3291
Summary
This series consists of correspondence used by the State Archeologist related to and documenting the organization of the Eastern States Archeological Federation (E.S.A.F.). Included in the series are meeting minutes, general correspondence, correspondence related to membership and meeting planning (both regional and annual), and member and officer lists. To a lesser extent, included documents such as paper abstracts and organizational goals document the activities of the Federation.
Creator
New York State Museum and Science Service
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
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.
State Museum and Science Service news release and public relations files
Series Number
B0586
Summary
This series consists of drafts and final copies of news releases, public relations publications, and occasional correspondence relating to public educational activities of the State Museum. News releases constitute the bulk of the series.
Creator
New York State Museum and Science Service
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
This series consists of the daily desk journal of State Museum Director F.L.H. Merrill for the period October - November, 1890. The journal lists appointments, telephone calls received and notes on the calls, letters received or sent, and financial accounts.
Creator
New York State Museum and Science Service
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.