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Displaying 39 Finding Aids
Title
- School for the Blind book lists
Series Number
- B0432
Summary
- This series consists of books compiled by the School for the Blind perhaps to inventory library collections. Information for each entry includes the title, author, and an apparently unique identification number. Also included is an annual report of accounts and ledger accounts predating the series by several decades.
Creator
- New York State School for the Blind
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Central New York School for the Deaf annual reports
Series Number
- A3364
Summary
- These reports from Central New York Institution for Deaf Mutes were submitted each fiscal year to corporate members and benefactors by the school's board of trustees. Continuing to operate as a private facility known as Central New York School for the Deaf, it became a state facility in 1963. Some reports after 1891 had pictures of buildings, students, or alphabetic diagrams.
Creator
- Central New York School for the Deaf
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Central New York Institution for Deaf Mutes student appointment register
Series Number
- A3365
Summary
- The series consists of a microfilm copy of one volume containing information on students appointed to the Central New York Institution for Deaf Mutes (later known as the New York State School for the Deaf at Rome) from October 1875 through November 1918. The register primarily lists dates of appointment and reappointment to the school as well as the county and/or town of each student's residency.
Creator
- Central New York Institution for Deaf Mutes
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School correspondence and subject files
Series Number
- B0640
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, reports, publicity materials, deeds, and court records dealing with the founding, operation, and administration of the Thomas Indian School. Much of the correspondence concerns enrollment of Indian children at the school and placement of graduates at other institutions for further education. Also included are the contents of a cornerstone and lists of students and visitors. Access to certain records is restricted to protect personal privacy.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- Records less than 75 years old may be restricted under the personal privacy protection and other provisions of the Freedom of Information Law. Requests to use records must be reviewed according to State Archives procedures and approved by the State Archivist.
- Microfilm is unavailable for interlibrary loan or duplication because of the presence of restricted information.
- B0640-85: Boxes 6-8 are restricted.
Title
- Analysis of provision account
Series Number
- B0441
Summary
- This series consists of tables accounting for the quantity and cost of food provisions required to operate the institution. As a state operated facility, the institution received general appropriations for its maintenance as well as special appropriations for building and other needs as required. Provisions are individually accounted. Statistical data reported for each individual provision includes quantity; daily cost totals; daily, monthly, annual purchases; and averages for costs, quantity, and amounts consumed.
Creator
- New York State Institution for the Blind
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children statistical and financial reports
Series Number
- B0644
Summary
- This series consists of annual reports to the Board of Charities; quarterly reports to the State Comptroller; a report to the State Assembly; and a "Report to Government." The Board of Charities reports summarize receipts, expenditures, and student population changes. The Comptroller reports list receipts and expenditures by major category. The Assembly report contains narrative statements or statistics on asylum operation and population. The government report gives statistical information on teachers; employees; students; crops; livestock produced; and subjects taught.
Creator
- Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Photographs of activities and facilities
Series Number
- A1913
Summary
- The series consists of black and white photographs depicting children and staff of Thomas Indian School at work and recreation in such activities as school exercises, team sports, farming and gardening, and Indian Boy and Girl Scouts.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School register of visitors
Series Number
- A1911
Summary
- The series consists of a one-volume manuscript roll of visitors to the Thomas Indian School over a twenty-five year period. Entries include visitor's name, address, and date of visit.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children child commitment contracts
Series Number
- A1910
Summary
- This series contains signed contracts between parents or guardians and the asylum's superintendent authorizing placement of children in the asylum for "care, education and support". Each agreement contains the parent/guardian's name and address; child's name, sex, Indian nation, age, destitute or orphan status; and agreement date. Many agreements include the child's date of discharge or death.
Creator
- Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Institution for the Blind ledger accounts of counties
Series Number
- B0436
Summary
- This series is a ledger of individual counties' accounts with the institution. The accounts appear to record charges to and payments by counties for expenses of students. Accounts include dates, students' names, and amounts credited or debited.
Creator
- New York State Institution for the Blind
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Central New York Institution for Deaf Mutes daybook of school accounts
Series Number
- A3361
Summary
- This series consists of a microfilm copy of one volume used to record daily journal entries of receipts and disbursements made at the Central New York Institution for Deaf Mutes, a privately owned institution that received state and local government funding to support deaf mute children. Expenses include medical; fuel; rent; insurance; stationery; postage; groceries and provisions; furniture and fixtures; clothing; labor; printing; salaries and wages. Also included are accounts for individual pupils and county accounts.
Creator
- Central New York Institution for Deaf Mutes
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Central New York School for the Deaf Board of Trustees' meeting minutes and reports
Series Number
- A3360
Summary
- The series consists of copies of minutes for various meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Central New York Institution for Deaf Mutes (renamed the central New York School for the Deaf). Included with the minutes are reports of the executive and other board-appointed committees, as well as copies of the school's incorporation certificate, by-laws, and a list of original subscribers and donation amounts. Originals held by New York State School for the Deaf at Rome.
Creator
- Central New York School for the Deaf
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School children's case files
Series Number
- B0595
Summary
- This series consists of case files for children enrolled in the Thomas Indian School (formerly the Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children). Files contain information on admission, education, discharge, medical and family history, and occasionally post-release activities. Data includes child's name, reservation tribe, age or birth date, and dates at school. Also included is correspondence with parent/guardian and with State Probation Department.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- Restricted: Access to records is administered according to provisions of the Freedom of Information Law.
Title
- Thomas Indian School journal accounts
Series Number
- B0642
Summary
- This series consists of a detailed chronological record of financial transactions at Thomas Indian School. Entries record transaction (items purchased, quantity, unit cost, and cash receipts); name of the merchant or disburser of funds; total amount of transaction; and date. Also included is a certificate of appointment of George I. Lincoln as agent of the Onondaga Indians; a watercolor painting of flowers, signed by Aleck George; and lithograph, "What We Have We'll Hold!" depicting a nationalistic theme, copyright 1900.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- School for the Blind general ledger accounts
Series Number
- B0440
Summary
- This series consists of a variety of ledger accounts documenting costs or charges for institution maintenance, expenses, and student support. The majority of the accounts pertain to private companies, but others apparently refer to individual students. Other distinct accounts pertain to individual counties, cash, and funds from/to the state treasurer.
Creator
- New York State School for the Blind
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School ledger accounts
Series Number
- B0643
Summary
- This series constitutes a final record of financial transactions of the Thomas Indian School according to controlling and individual accounts. Controlling accounts include transactions involving clothing, fuel, freight and express, medicine, provisions, and wages. Individual accounts pertain to individual merchants and suppliers. Entries generally include date, amount, and nature of transaction (such as services, goods, labor, or cash).
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School farm expenditure and production journals
Series Number
- B0641
Summary
- This series consists of journals providing a detailed chronological record of expenditures and production of the school's farm. The agricultural program was part of the "instruction in husbandry and the arts of civilization" that the school provided to resident Indian children. Expenditure journals itemize each purchase or loss by farm department (e.g., poultry, dairy, fruits, garden, field crops) and account (e.g., equipment, home products used, profit and loss, labor employees).
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Register of trustees, Indian children, and visitors
Series Number
- A1909
Summary
- This series consists of a journal listing trustees, instructors, Indian children, visitors, and contributors. Information includes a list of trustees including name, address, election date, and remarks on position held; list of children admitted to the asylum including name, Indian nation, reservation, age, whether parents are living, dates removed or died, and remarks on the latter; register of visitors including name, address, and date of visit; and quarterly average number of children in the asylum per year.
Creator
- Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Richmond County school commissioner's teacher certification records
Series Number
- A2010
Summary
- This series consists of Richmond County teacher certification records including name; address; age, number of terms taught; previous certification; examination dates; numerical scores in examination subject areas; and number, grade, and certificate issue date. Also included are names of persons granted first, second and third grade certificates, temporary licenses, endorsed certificates, uniform examination system examinees. In addition, the series contains stubs of second and third grade certificates which include summary information.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Public Instruction
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Institution for the Blind stock book
Series Number
- B0428
Summary
- This series primarily consists of a record of the Institution for the Blind's expenditures for food, merchandise, contracted repair work, and construction materials. Also included are payroll lists for officers and teachers; entries for per diem labor; salary increases; authorized back pay; and a salary list, apparently pertaining to hired laborers. Information on expenditures includes amount; date; name of vendor; description; quantity, and price.
Creator
- New York State Institution for the Blind
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.