New York State Maritime Museum administration files
Series Number
15376
Summary
This series includes subject, correspondence, and other administrative files of the director of the Division for Historic Preservation relating to the New York State Maritime Museum. Also included are documents related to the transfer of title of the New York State Maritime Museum/Schermerhorn Row historic site from the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to the Urban Development Corporation; the relocation rights of the tenant; and the relocation obligations of the State of New York, the Museum, and the City of New York.
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.
State Museum Division of Research and Collections History Department curatorial staff subject and correspondence files
Series Number
B2717
Summary
This series consists of the subject and correspondence files of curatorial staff of the History Department, part of the Division of Research and Collections of the New York State Museum. These records document the functional activities of curators concerning exhibit development; acquisitions and collections management, including conservation issues; museum public programs and conferences; public inquiries; department research projects; and general department administration.
Creator
New York State Museum. Division of Research and Collections. History Department
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Files relating to the Commissioner's Museum Inquiry Committee and proposed State Museum building
Series Number
A3164
Summary
These files include records from departmental inquiries into the operation of the State Museum. Various reports, correspondence, photographs and background notes provide detailed information on the museum's functions and needs. Also included are planning documents, including plot and floor plans for a proposed new museum building in Albany (1930-1934). Photographs show birds, plants, mosses, and insects studied by State Museum staff; downtown Albany, State Education Building, State Capitol, and Alfred E. Smith State Office Building.
Creator
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the 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.