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Title

Facility program operation review files

Series Number

17648

Summary

The series consists of draft and final program review reports, correspondence, and a variety of other program materials relating to facilities providing substance abuse services. The files contain information about the operation and certification of certified, non-certified, and closed alcoholism facilities, alcoholism outpatient facilities, and community residences operating in hospitals or as regional or county programs.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of Substance Abuse Services. Program Review Unit

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Correspondence from the Commissioner of the Conservation Commission

Series Number

A0739

Summary

The Conservation Commission was authorized to purchase forest lands in state parks. This series consists of correspondence from the Commissioner of the Conservation Commission to the Commissioners of the Land Office relating to proposals for the purchase of forestlands for state parks. Most correspondence is concerned with the acquisition of land for the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserves. Some maps, vouchers, and survey notes are included.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of State

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Transcripts of minutes of meetings of the Board of Regents

Series Number

B1057

Creator

• University of the State of New York. President of the University and Commissioner of Education

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Bridge survey registers

Series Number

B0361

Summary

This series documents technical information for bridges spanning the Erie Canal in the Eastern Division and Western Division. Information includes bridge number, location, how used, description of truss, engineering specifications, towpath, berme abutments, and remarks on defects in plan or workmanship.

Creator

• New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Assault registers

Series Number

A1508

Summary

These series contains brief descriptions of assaults made by patients housed at Matteawan State Hospital. Each volume contains accounts of occurrences in a particular ward. Each description provides the date, time, name of patient(s) involved, at whom the assault was directed, and name of the officer witnessing the assault. 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

Dry cleaning logs

Series Number

A1521

Summary

This series records items that were sent out of Matteawan State Hospital to be dry cleaned and items that were returned. The entries list items sent out, whether the clothing was state issue or private, number of items, date, items returned and date.

Creator

• Matteawan State Hospital

Access Restrictions

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

Title

New York State New Capitol Commission employee time books

Series Number

B0111

Summary

This series consists of booklets used to record the amount of time each employee worked on the construction of the New York State Capitol. Each booklet covers a two-week period and contains each employee's name; trade or job; hourly wage rate; number of hours worked each day during the two-week period; aggregate hours; and wages earned.

Creator

• New York (State). New Capitol Commission

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Register of letters received

Series Number

B0312

Summary

This series consists of a register of incoming correspondence with date of receipt, sender's name, file number assigned, addressee's name, place and date of writing, where filed, and one-line summary of the contents.

Creator

• New York (State). Surgeon General's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

State Engineer and Surveyor engineers' diaries

Series Number

B0725

Summary

This series consists of work diaries of engineers employed by the New York State Engineer and Surveyor's office.

Creator

• New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

State Administrative Procedure Act case files

Series Number

B2495

Summary

This series consists of case files of the New York State Administrative Procedure Act (SAPA), which defines the obligations and procedures of New York State agencies in the development of rules and regulations and how hearings and proceedings are conducted before an agency. Failure to follow SAPA in the rulemaking process or in conducting proceedings may form the basis of an appeal.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Health

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Copies of certificates of appointment of notaries public

Series Number

A1063

Summary

This series contains copies of certificates of appointment, submitted by the county clerk to the State Comptroller. Each form gives name of notary public, term of office, signature of governor's private secretary, and sworn affidavit. Forms are present only for Rensselaer County, and even these are apparently a fragmentary series.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Matteawan State Hospital inmate trip register

Series Number

A1528

Summary

This series records trips made by Matteawan inmates for reasons other than medical treatment. The entries record the date of the trip; destination; accompanying correctional officer(s); inmate's name and number; reason; time out and in; and total time gone. 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

Principal Keeper's daily journal of infractions and complaints

Series Number

B0093

Summary

This series records infractions of the rules by officers or inmates, and inmates' complaints. Kept by the assistant superintendent, information recorded includes the date; inmate number (if applicable); name; whether an officer or inmate; whether there were former offenses or complaints; the offense or complaint; action or penalty imposed; days lost; and compensation not earned for the month.

Creator

• Albion State Training School (Albion, N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Copies of bills sent to mayors for approval

Series Number

A0209

Summary

This series consists of bound copies of bills affecting cities (including New York City) which were sent to the mayors for approval or disapproval. Volumes include a copy of the original bill, certification by the clerk of the Senate that the text of the bill is correct, certification by the mayor that public notice was given of any public hearing on the bill, and certification or note that the proposed bill was accepted or rejected by the City Council.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of State

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Municipal examination administration files

Series Number

14103

Summary

This series was maintained by the Division of Examinations to monitor and aid municipal civil service commissions in the creation and administration of examinations. Records include examinations, announcements, and correspondence relating to the creation and administration of the examinations and sample examinations and announcements, which were loaned to municipalities. Municipalities that received sample examinations and announcements are noted.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Civil Service. Examination and Staffing Services Division

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Poll books of electors serving in the military or naval services

Series Number

A1856

Summary

This series consists of poll books containing names of eligible electors within each company in a regiment. Information includes name of the absent elector, residence, and command to which he is attached. Also included is information about the election, names and residences of election inspectors, and a certificate stating how many electors voted at the election. The books are arranged in bundles by regiment number and then alphabetically by company letter.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of State

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Register of land grant applications, petitions, and correspondence

Series Number

A3249

Summary

The Commissioners of the Land Office were responsible for the approval, rejection, or direction of other actions concerning land grant applications and related land matters. This series consists of a register of actions taken on land grant applications and related land matters. Information includes applicants name, petitioner or correspondent and land applied for or subject of petition or correspondence. Most correspondence apparently concerns actual grant applications, land surveys, or the payment of taxes or rents on land.

Creator

• New York (State). Commissioners of the Land Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Newspaper clippings regarding the Barge Canal and road construction

Series Number

B0697

Summary

This series consists of a scrapbook with pasted newspaper clippings related to the Barge Canal and road construction throughout Central and Western New York.

Creator

• New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

Access Restrictions

This scrapbook is fragile and should be handled carefully under supervision of State Archives staff.

Title

Annual financial reports of soil and water conservation districts

Series Number

13319

Summary

This series consists of the annual financial reports of soil and water conservation districts in the state. Each report contains a statement of the financial transactions of the district and includes receipts and beginning balances; payments and ending balance; reconciliation of book and bank balances; accounts receivable and inventory; liabilities; and details of expenditures. Some of the reports contain letters of transmittal and other correspondence.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Audit and Control. Bureau of Municipal Research and Statistics

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Register of Advance-in-grade certificates issued to secondary schools

Series Number

14310

Summary

These certificates were issued when schools advanced or lowered their grading sequence. The approved grading sequence determined a school's official designation as a junior high, middle high, or high school. Information for each certificate includes school name, location, new grading sequence, former grading sequence, and occasionally the school principal's name.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of Secondary School Supervision

Access Restrictions

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