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Title

Central New York School for the Deaf student cumulative education files

Series Number

B2408

Summary

This series contains the official records of students formerly enrolled at the Central New York School for Deaf-Mutes (later Central New York School for the Deaf). The typical file contains general background information on the student, health reports, hearing tests, psychological evaluations, speech and language evaluations, individual education plans, performance assessments, social and emotional assessments, teacher evaluations, notes on student examinations, report cards, attendance records, dorm reports, and correspondence regarding the student.

Creator

• Central New York School for the Deaf

Access Restrictions

Student cumulative records are restricted for 100 years under the U.S. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 USC sect. 1232g. Records are also restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records and the N.Y. Freedom of Information Law sect. 89.2(b) relating to protection of personal privacy.

Title

Institution for the Blind ledger accounts

Series Number

B0431

Summary

This series consists of ledger accounts for the Institute of the Blind, created while the institution's facilities in Batavia were under construction. Entries are listed under categories such as construction, steam heating apparatus, and furniture, as well as by individual company account names. Each entry includes date, description, and price.

Creator

• New York State Institution for the Blind

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

School for the Blind annual report of accounts

Series Number

B0433

Summary

This series consists of an annual report of accounts of the State School for the Blind. Included are monthly disbursements; annual receipts; "cost per capita,"; and occasionally number of employees on individual accounts. Account categories include information on officers and employees; managers' expenses; specific food items; "articles expendable"; apparel manufactured; utilities; medicinal supplies; farm equipment and supplies; industrial arts equipment and supplies; and transportation and amusements.

Creator

• New York State School for the Blind

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Institution for the Blind daybooks

Series Number

B0427

Summary

This series contains daily financial transactions for provisions, supplies, equipment, and purchase or repair expenditures incurred during the course of the Institute for the Blind's operations and activities. Transactions are listed for equipment and supplies relating to farming, broom making, beadwork, and carpentry; library and school books; musical instruments; school room furnishings; bedding and other household items; fuel; clothing; and groceries.

Creator

• New York State Institution for the Blind

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Institution for the Blind statements sent to the Comptroller

Series Number

B0437

Summary

This series consists of annual, quarterly, and monthly financial statements sent to the State Comptroller by the Institution for the Blind. The statements provide summary information on receipts from the state treasury, counties, and sales of products manufactured at the institution; and disbursements for wages, salaries, supplies, and equipment. Also included are monthly reports of accounts arranged under various headings: cash; state treasurer; farm; broom shop; provisions; miscellaneous sources; merchandise; beadworks; and counties.

Creator

• New York State Institution for the Blind

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Institution for the Blind journal accounts of students

Series Number

B0435

Summary

This series consists of a journal of accounts, apparently for students, kept at the Institution for the Blind. Entries include the account (student) name and number and a description and amount of each transaction. Most transactions are disbursements of funds for the purchase or repair of clothing debited to student accounts.

Creator

• New York State Institution for the Blind

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Thomas Indian School treasurer's monthly reports

Series Number

B0596

Summary

This series consists of monthly reports detailing the receipts and expenses of the Thomas Indian School. The school was originally incorporated as a private institution, but received state aid. Reports include general fund receipts and disbursements summary; bank statements and certificate of indebtedness; statement of "home products" produced at the school; and abstract of vouchers. Itemized lists of expenses include food; clothing; hospital and medical supplies; repairs and alterations to buildings and equipment; office expenses; and travel.

Creator

• Thomas Indian School

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Register of Indian Children

Series Number

B1932

Summary

This series consists of a register of names of students who attended the Thomas Indian School. The register lists the name of the student, tribe, date of admittance, date of birth, date of discharge, reservation or address, name of parents, name of guardians, and remarks.

Creator

• Thomas Indian School

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Thomas Indian School Superintendent's daily diaries

Series Number

B0599

Summary

These diaries provide a summary record of activities of staff and students at the Thomas Indian School. Brief daily entries typically mention weather conditions; farm work in progress; maintenance and repair work in progress; entertainment provided to children; team sporting events; incidents pertaining to specific children; religious activities; correspondence sent by superintendent; and trips by superintendent and staff. Diaries are institutional in nature and therefore do not contain superintendents' personal opinions or observations regarding non-work related events.

Creator

• Thomas Indian School

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Academic records of closed degree-granting institutions

Series Number

B2417

Summary

This series contains records of closed two-year and four-year degree-granting colleges and universities established in response to the needs of veterans returning from WWII and eligible for government education benefits.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department

Access Restrictions

Student academic records found in this series are restricted to protect personal privacy. State Archives staff will review requests for specific records and disclose in accordance with New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).

Title

School for the Blind ledger accounts of supplies and special appropriations

Series Number

B0438

Summary

This series consists of ledger accounts for supplies and expenditures funded by special legislative appropriations to the State School for the Blind. Accounts are for food and other supplies, and special appropriations such as musical instruments, building repairs, typewriters, library books, and grounds maintenance.

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 children's daily diet logs

Series Number

B0598

Summary

This series consists of menus served to children at the school each day. The menus were submitted as documentation that the school was fulfilling its responsibilities to care for orphan and destitute Indian children. Usually the name of the person completing the report is also given, and occasionally the total number of meals served during the week.

Creator

• Thomas Indian School

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Institution for the Blind ledger accounts of students

Series Number

B0439

Summary

This series consists of ledger accounts of students and some special accounts of the institution. Ledgers record receipts and disbursements, most relating to the purchase or repair of clothing or other personal items. Postings include account name (usually student), date, brief description, transaction amount, and journal page number. Sometimes a county and/or city name also appears on the account heading.

Creator

• New York State Institution for the Blind

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Correspondence and subject files concerning schools for Indians, the deaf, the blind, and other special populations

Series Number

A3222

Summary

The Special Schools Bureau supervised Indian schools on reservations, schools for the blind and deaf, schools for adults in prison, and the New York State Nautical School. This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, reports, legislation, newspaper clippings, and samples of students' work. Topics which vary between types of special schools include conditions at schools, attendance, schedules and activities, hiring and conduct of teachers, and lists of students.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Special Schools Bureau

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Institution for the Blind balance sheets

Series Number

B0429

Summary

This series provides a breakdown of the sources of the institution's assets and liabilities. Debits and credits are shown and totaled at the bottom of each page. Grand totals appear for each month. Entries are recorded in the following categories: inventory; general and school room furniture; music; library; farm; merchandise; provisions; broom shop; broom machinery shop; bead and work room; fuel and lights; officers and teacher payroll; domestic payroll; and laborer's pay. Entries also appear by name of individual vendors and by county.

Creator

• New York State Institution for the Blind

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Thomas Indian School monthly farm production reports

Series Number

B0597

Summary

This series consists of statistical reports for farm and/or garden products raised at the Thomas Indian School. The school furnished the children with care, moral training, education and "instruction in husbandry." Separate monthly reports for each product gave a daily account of quantity produced and its disposition. Reports also indicate the market value of produce. Examples of products include: milk, chicken,; pork, eggs, tomatoes, onions, apples, grapes, oats, and corn silage.

Creator

• Thomas Indian School

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Annual reports of the New York Institution for the Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb

Series Number

A3363

Summary

The series is a partial set of published annual reports produced by the New York Institution for Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb, prepared by its directors and submitted to the legislature. Included with the reports are some separate reports "in relation to the Deaf and Dumb" prepared by the secretary of state in his capacity as superintendent of common schools. The three volumes of reports were apparently gathered for purposes of historical reference.

Creator

• New York State School for the Deaf at Rome

Title

Institution for the Blind treasurer's cash book

Series Number

B0434

Summary

This series documents the institution's cash disbursements and receipts. Information includes the date, description, check number, and transaction amount. Cash receipts include those from the school superintendent, the state, and various counties. Disbursements include those for salaries, food, and medical household supplies. Also included is a list of the institute's five treasurers and the dates of the beginning of their respective tenures.

Creator

• New York State Institution for the Blind

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Institution for the Blind inventory lists

Series Number

B0430

Summary

This series lists information on the quantity, description, and value of durable and expendable items in the institution's inventory including furniture and other household furnishings; farm and shop machinery, tools, and implements; livestock; musical instruments; food and provisions; medicine; and other items. Amounts of specific items and their value are often listed by specific room, identified by occupant or purpose.

Creator

• New York State Institution for the Blind

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.