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Displaying 351 Finding Aids
Title
- Central New York (Syracuse) regional produce market reports
Series Number
- A0718
Summary
- Reports by the senior marketing representative record market prices for both shipped-in and homegrown produce. The reports describe the volume of trading done on a particular day, the opening and closing prices for each item, any sharp fluctuations in prices, and carlot receipts. For each report, the produce items are first divided into homegrown or shipped-in categories, then further subdivided into either fruit or vegetables, then arranged alphabetically.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Agriculture and Markets. Division of Marketing
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Petitions, correspondence and reports relating to Indians
Series Number
- A1823
Summary
- These are correspondence and petitions from claimants to land purchased from or granted to Indians; reports on legal issues in Indian land claims; petitions from Indians to the State concerning permission to convey land, confirmation of land titles, sale of liquor; and persons appointed to hear grievances; petitions to repeal laws banning liquor sales to Indians; abstracts of and reports on discussions and negotiations between Indians and State and Federal officials; and reports and maps concerning land petitions.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Census of electors
Series Number
- A1837
Summary
- This series consists of fragmentary burned schedules of the Census of Electors taken in 1821. The schedules give the name of the head of the family, the number of male citizens in family age 21 and over, and statistics on acres of improved land, stock, homemade cloth, mills, and factories.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Correspondence and subject files
Series Number
- 14189
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, reports, circulars, publications, and sample blank forms concerning the development and promulgation of general policy for and administration of the Education Department's Urban Education Program. These records contain information on the following subjects: Commissioner's regulations; application procedures; urban education guidelines (policy); legislation; legal opinions of counsel regarding legislation; funding history; budget and work plans; staff activities; projects completed; legislative reports; and background and policy revisions.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Assistant Commissioner for Compensatory Education. Division of Urban Education
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Engineer and Surveyor Western Division Engineer's Office correspondence files
Series Number
- B0383
Summary
- This series consists predominantly of incoming correspondence received by the state canal system Western Division Engineer's Office in Rochester, New York. Most correspondence emanates from the offices of other state officials responsible for the managment of the state canal system. Correspondents address the creation of maps and plans, design and construction of canal structures, operation of locks and maintenance of water levels, disposition of abandoned canal lands, and handling of claims for damages caused by the construction or operation of canals in the division.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Agency electronic data processing proposal and evaluation files
Series Number
- 13802
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, special reports on electronic data processing, budget appropriation requests, contracts and specifications for computer hardware and software, and other documents relating to acquisition and installation of computers in state agencies and institutions. Also included are quarterly reports on progress and problems and occasional reports tracing the implementation of electronic data processing.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of the Budget. Electronic Data Processing Unit
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York House of Refuge daily census of inmates
Series Number
- A2084
Summary
- These volumes track the movement of the New York House of Refuge inmate population from 1860 until the institution's closing in 1935. Information generally includes date; division; number of boys in each of six size categories (until 1900); number of boys or girls in each division; total number of boys or girls (no girls in institution after June 1905); number of inmates in each category admitted and discharged; and total number of inmates.
Creator
- New York House of Refuge
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Detailed statement of expenditures of Republican National Committee
Series Number
- B0036
Summary
- This series consists of a list of expenditures made by the Republican National Committee during the 1908 election. The statement provides the date of the disbursement, to whom it was made, the purpose, and the amount. The statement differentiates between the expenditures paid out by the Republican National Committee's New York and Chicago headquarters.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Record of nominations
Series Number
- B0022
Summary
- This register contains names of individuals nominated for state and federal elective offices. Information includes filing date, candidate's name, party or political principle represented, nominee's residence and the name and address of the principal signer of the certificate of nomination. Nominees are listed for the offices of governor, attorney general, justice, U.S. representatives in Congress, state senators and presidential electors. No actual certificates are included.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Middle Division letter books
Series Number
- B0702
Summary
- This series is comprised of 13 volumes of letter books that contain carbon copies of correspondence written by resident and division engineers engaged in work on the Middle Division of the Erie Canal. The correspondence in these letter books is administrative in nature, addressing various aspects of work on the Middle Division, which included the counties of Oneida, Onondaga, and Cayuga.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Department of State annual reports of name changes of corporations and individuals
Series Number
- B0070
Summary
- This series contains reports from county clerks to the secretary of state's office recording changes in names of individuals or corporations during the past year. The reports contain the date when it was compiled by the county clerk, his signature and name of county, the names of individuals or corporations which changed their name, date when court order was issued, date of filing, secretary of state's name, and occasionally the name of the court which authorized the change. Series does not include reports from New York County or Kings County.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Geographical indexes to patents
Series Number
- A3121
Summary
- This series contains geographical indexes to lands conveyed by the State of New York by letters patent. Information includes: lot number; acreage; name of patentee; date of patent; and volume and page number reference to the patent in series 12943, Letters Patent.
Creator
- New York (State). Board of Appraisers
Access Restrictions
- A3121-15: Microfilm is not available for duplication or interlibrary loan.
Title
- Department of Civil Service Personnel Council meeting minutes
Series Number
- 14078
Summary
- This series consists of meeting minutes of the Personnel Council and its Executive Committee. Minutes include date, time, place, attendees' names, and description of business conducted. Subjects addressed include general personnel policies and problems, plans for monthly meetings, committee reports, studies, and individual employee problems and grievances.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Civil Service. Personnel Council
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Public Service Commission calendars and notes of conferences
Series Number
- A0776
Summary
- This series consists of conference calendars and conference notes documenting decisions rendered by the Public Service Commission at its meetings. Records pertain to issues such as rate increases, licenses, permits, etc.
Creator
- New York (State). Public Service Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Department of State photocopy of list of records and original wills delivered by Samuel Bayard, Secretary of the Colony, to John Morin Scott, Secretary of State
Series Number
- A3280
Summary
- This series contains photocopies of documents, the originals of which are in the records of the Colonial Office in the Public Record Office (Series C.O. 5, vol. 175). The documents include a list of record books kept by, and original wills filed with, the Secretary of the Colony of New York during the period of British occupation of New York City and Long Island during the American Revolution.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Public Service Commission correspondence files pertaining to steam railroad and electric railway companies' annual reports
Series Number
- B0298
Summary
- This series relates contains clarifications, amendments, or explanations relating to annual reports previously filed with the Public Service Commission. The series includes incoming and outgoing correspondence, memorandums, depositions submitted by company officials, and duplicate and amended financial schedules from annual reports. Researchers should examine these correspondence files in conjunction with the annual reports to ensure that data contained in specific reports was not later amended or altered.
Creator
- New York (State). Public Service Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Committee on Sentencing Guidelines meeting minutes and background reports
Series Number
- 14509
Summary
- This series contains the minutes and "core documents" of Committee meetings. Core documents include, scholarly articles, background and position papers, clippings, draft reports, statistical compilations, and draft legislation. Topics include reduction of sentences based on "good time," crime classification, current sentencing practices, time actually served by convicts, and sentencing practices in other states.
Creator
- New York State Committee on Sentencing Guidelines
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Suicide attempt register
Series Number
- A1509
Summary
- This series consists of brief descriptions of suicide attempts made by patients at Matteawan State Hospital. Information includes date, time, patient's name and number, description of the attempt made, and disposition of patient. Records are restricted.
Creator
- Matteawan State Hospital
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the Office of Mental Health.
Title
- Proceedings and financial statements regarding the improvement of the Hudson River
Series Number
- B0375
Summary
- This series consists of proceedings, financial statements, and correspondence of the Board of Commissioners appointed for the improvement of the Hudson River.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- State population census schedules (1915)
Series Number
- A0275
Summary
- This series consists of the 1915 statewide census of population administered through the Secretary of State's office. Each page provides the block number (if any), election district number, ward number (if any), municipality, assembly district number, and county. Categories of information include: address, name and relationship of each person in family as of June 1, 1915, color or race, sex, age, nativity, occupation, and residence of persons in institutions. Records are restricted due to fragility.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- Restricted due to fragility of census schedules.