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Displaying 12 Finding Aids
Title
- Education Department Bureau of Business and Distributive Education reports of field visits
Series Number
- B0552
Summary
- This series consists of reports of field visits by staff of the Bureau of Business and Distributive Education and its administrative predecessor, Vocational and Practical Arts Education and Guidance. Early reports provide detailed summaries of business or distributive education classes or programs offered at specific schools. Later field reports provide a review of staff visits to schools and attendance at meetings, workshops, and conferences.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of Business and Distributive Education
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Minutes of the Board of Commissioners constituted to examine Militia claims for clothing and equipment lost or destroyed while in the service of the United States since April 16, 1861
Series Number
- A4162
Summary
- The minutes date between June 13, 1862 and December 21, 1864 and contain the resolutions, procedures, abstracts of expenditures of board members, descriptions of claims presented, abstracts of claims allowed, transcriptions of witnesses' testimonies, and descriptions of claims disallowed along with the reasons for their rejection.
Creator
- New York (State). Board of Commissioners Constituted by Chapter 421, Laws of 1862
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Program planning and evaluation files
Series Number
- B2480
Summary
- The records in this series consist of surveys, censuses, reports, periodic medical reviews, accreditation information, correspondence, and memoranda pertaining to the planning and evaluation of programs at Willard Psychiatric Center. Surveys usually include raw responses from patients and staff, summary data, analysis, and comments from evaluators. Annual reviews were performed for individual programs or units. Accreditation information includes evaluations, surveys, and reports created for the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals.
Creator
- Willard Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Records identifying patients are restricted permanently in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.
Title
- New York State Office of Mental Health program planning and evaluation files
Series Number
- B2532
Summary
- This series contains studies and analyses of all facility programs with recommendations, studies of process of service delivery, and outcome of treatment intervention. It includes records on: program planning, program surveying and audits of effectiveness, and plans for correction. Included are records on local government mental health plans as well as client intake and discharge forms for the Task Force on Integrated Programs.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Mental Health
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.
Title
- Commission on the State Court System research and administration files
Series Number
- 10360
Summary
- The Temporary Commission on the State Court System was created to investigate the effects of new pre-trial procedures, civil rights decisions and legislation, narcotics and divorce laws, bail and detention procedures, and measures to prevent recidivism. This series consists of the general administrative, correspondence, research, and study files related to court staffing and caseloads; goals and objectives of the court system; selection and disciplining of judges; court structure and financing; the grand jury; and the bail system.
Creator
- New York (State). Temporary Commission on the State Court System
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Department of Civil Service Personnel Services and Development Division performance evaluation administrative files
Series Number
- B0518
Summary
- This series consists of administrative records related to the Civil Service Commission's development of the civil service rating and performance evaluation system.
Creator
- New York (State). Personnel Services and Development Division
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Division of the Budget Education Unit Local Assistance Section reports on public education administration and finance
Series Number
- 14146
Summary
- This series consists of reports submitted to the Education Unit of the Division of the Budget by the Office of Education Performance Review. The Office of Education Performance Review evaluates the finance and management of public education in New York State. Reports deal with vocational education, school district finance, driver education, student counseling services, teacher absenteeism in New York City, the effectiveness of school district administration, and other subjects.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of the Budget. Education Unit. Local Assistance Section
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Pupil evaluation reports
Series Number
- B1666
Summary
- The series consists of registers that provide brief narrative evaluations of cognitive and skills development of pupils of the New York State Asylum for Idiots, later the Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children. The remarks shed light on diagnostic techniques used to assess mental ability and learning progress (for example, sorting colored beads, walking a ladder, using an iron) as well as early techniques used in educating the developmentally disabled.
Creator
- Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Title
- Community services files
Series Number
- B2583
Summary
- This series includes correspondence between the Community Services Department director and county commissioners from various social service departments regarding funding of programs and facility progress reports. Administration files include memorandums, policy and procedure updates, and interoffice correspondence. Reports and student evaluations from foster care facilities are also included in this series.
Creator
- Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth
Access Restrictions
- Access administered according to the Freedom of Information Law. State Archives staff will confer with Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth regarding disclosure of student specific information.
Title
- New York State Office of Education Performance Review subject files
Series Number
- A0731
Summary
- The Office of Education Performance Review was created in 1973, and was empowered to investigate and review the cost effectiveness of public expenditures for the operation of public elementary and secondary school programs. This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, reports, publications, newspaper clippings, press releases, and copies of legislative bills. The records reflect the daily operations as well as the major decisions rendered by the office.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Education Performance Review
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children specifications book
Series Number
- B1676
Summary
- This series consists of copies of specifications printed by the City of New York for purchase of building supplies, dry goods, and raw materials. Most specifications were adopted by the city in 1914. The copy was likely used as a reference for institutional purchases, or for cost estimates and other planning purposes. Included are specifications for such items as crushed stone, steel, wire, plaster, and various types of wood; urinals, mirrors, and candles; and medicine droppers, drinking cups, and gauze.
Creator
- Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Descriptions and explanations of the Second Comptroller pertaining to war claims against the state
Series Number
- A4158
Summary
- The Military Board was responsible for the initial enrollment and mustering of troops as well as directing the expenditure of funds necessary to supply and equip them. This unbound volume deals with claims filed against the state for expenses incurred in the organization, equipment, and subsistence of troops at the beginning of the Civil War. Essentially this series is a compilation of explanations describing claims against the state as well as listing the amount being claimed.
Creator
- New York (State). Military Board
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.