These records were created by the State Board of Regents for the purpose of certifying the legal status of educational institutions or certifying changes in existing status. The records consist of photostatic duplicates of charters and amendments issued to the institutions.
Creator
University of the State of New York. Board of Regents
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Museum and cultural institution charter and registration files
Series Number
B2698
Summary
Records include copies of petitions, charters, questionnaires, governing and fiscal documents, nonprofit documentation and tax forms, annual reports, informational and promotional materials, facility onsite review materials, recommendations prepared for Board of Regents, charter approval notices, correspondence, and other related material.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department. Deputy Commissioner's Office
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Board of Regents microfilmed charters and amendments
Series Number
19237
Summary
The Board of Regents charters educational institutions, including colleges, libraries, museums, historical societies, and other entities with an educational purpose. They also admit public and private schools to the University of the State of New York and approve property transfer to and from educational corporations. Actions recorded in these documents include changes of charter status; certifications of incorporations; amendments of language; approval of bylaws; extensions of provisional charters; consents to merger; and dissolutions of charters.
Creator
University of the State of New York. Board of Regents
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
This series consists of transmittal letters sent to the New York State Library recording the revocation and subsequent surrender of approximately two dozen educational charters. These letters accompanied the charters or certificates of registration surrendered to the Regents upon revocation or termination. The letters typically state the name of the institution, status of the revoked charter (i.e., provisional, amended, recalled), and date of revocation and/or date the charter was initially granted by the Regents.
Creator
University of the State of New York. Board of Regents
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Registers of charters sent to institutions incorporated
Series Number
17266
Summary
These registers were created to index charters issued by the Board of Regents. Information provided varies but typically includes incorporation number, name of institution, charter number, date recorded, and type of action (name change, provisional, revocation, etc.).
Creator
University of the State of New York. Board of Regents