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Displaying 207 Finding Aids
Title
- Glass plate negatives and photographic prints of factory and housing conditions
Series Number
- A3029
Summary
- These glass plate negatives and prints depict views of conditions inside factories, usually showing workers in chemical, food, glass, clothing, and other industries. The images show inadequate ventilation or exhaust systems; dirt and animals contacting food products; unguarded machinery; overcrowding of machinery and narrow or obstructed aisles; young children working; excessive heat and humidity; inadequate lighting; inadequate sanitation and other unhealthy conditions; and structural deficiencies in buildings and other physical dangers. Also included are views of workers' homes.
Creator
- New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Correspondence and report files
Series Number
- A4222
Summary
- The Commission undertook an extensive survey of the mentally deficient in New York State and held public hearings to gather additional evidence. This series contains correspondence, mostly from physicians, government officials, private charitable agencies, and school administrators, relating to the survey and public hearings, Also include are reports from schools on the number of students and programs. The report from the New York (City) Clearinghouse for Mental Defectives provides descriptions of case registration, diagnosis, placement, and other procedures.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Comptroller's reports on petitions to the State Legislature
Series Number
- A1821
Summary
- These reports summarize petition arguments and provide State Comptroller's opinions regarding payments claimed or due. Series also contains original petitions, supporting affidavits, and legislation for the assessment and collection of taxes and for the payment of claims. Topics of note include land grants, patents, and claims; relief for widows of soldiers killed in the Revolution; widows' dower rights to confiscated estates of deceased husbands; settlement of debts owed by confiscated estates; and requests for return of or compensation for confiscated estates.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
Access Restrictions
- Access to original records is restricted due to burn damage sustained in the 1911 New York State Capitol building fire.
Title
- Inspector's reports on investigations
Series Number
- B0817
Summary
- This series consists of reports from local inspectors concerning the cause of fires where the fire marshal had reason to order an investigation. Most often, an investigation would result when a neighbor, witness, or insurance company filed a complaint with the fire marshal about suspicious circumstances around the fire, alleging either intentional origins or hazardous safety conditions.
Creator
- New York (State). Fire Marshal
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Survey on public school classes for mentally deficient students
Series Number
- A4224
Summary
- This series consists of completed surveys from public school principals in New York providing information on students in classes for the mentally deficient. Information includes number of special classes, teachers, and students; special training received by teachers; and student personal information including name, address, actual and mental ages; country of origin for student and/or parents; when parents immigrated; language spoken at home; family income and parent's occupation. Some surveys include letters elaborating on the survey responses. Records are restricted.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient
Access Restrictions
- Restricted to protect personal privacy.Access may be permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the State Archives.
Title
- Day book
Series Number
- A4230
Summary
- The series consists of a daily journal of activities of the Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient. Included are very brief summaries of Commission correspondence, meetings, phone conversations, and visits, with information on persons involved and topics discussed.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Inquiry regarding title to land in Buffalo
Series Number
- A3239
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence and one blueprint map relating to title to real property in the city of Buffalo, New York. Buffalo attorney Willima H. Warhus contacted state officials on behalf of a client seeking title to land in the vicinity of present-day Albany Street, Normal Avenue, and Hampshire Street.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor