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Displaying 351 Finding Aids
Title
- New York codes, rules, and regulations (NYCRR) amendment files
Series Number
- 14266
Summary
- The series consists of the official file copies of approved amendments to, or the abolition of existing orders, rules and regulations, as well as copies of new ones.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State. Division of Information Services
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Laws passed by the first Assembly
Series Number
- A3078
Summary
- These are commonly known as "Dongan's Laws." The first chapter of the laws is the "Charter of Liberties and Privileges" which was passed by the assembly (first New York legislature) on October 17, 1683. Through these laws the English Colonial Governor, Colonel Thomas Dongan, a Catholic, extended freedom of religion and other important rights to the colony. This provision was included in substance in Section 38 of the Constitution of 1777.
Creator
- New York (Colony). Secretary
Access Restrictions
- This volume must be used under supervision of an archivist.
Title
- Original minutes
Series Number
- A0177
Summary
- Described as "Original Minutes" in the 1852 published catalogue of the State Library, these minutes are rough drafts which were then transcribed into Series B1870, Minutes, which remains the official record. The practice of retaining "Original Minutes" was probably discontinued in 1798. This volume was badly burned in the Capitol fire of 1911.
Creator
- New York (State). Commissioners of the Land Office
Access Restrictions
- Restricted indefinitely due to extreme burn damage.
Title
- New York State Department of Audit and Control Bureau of Municipal Research and Statistics annual financial reports of regional Off-Track Betting corporations
Series Number
- 13314
Summary
- The New York State Off-Track Betting Commission was authorized to establish and regulate off-track pari-mutual betting on horse races. This series consists of annual financial reports of regional off-track betting corporations. Each report includes the following data: a balance sheet, statement of revenue, statement of net expenses, statement of cash flow, and a breakdown of operating and administrative expenses for the month preceding submission of the report and for the year to date.
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
- Warden's daily journal
Series Number
- B0117
Summary
- This series consists of daily entries of prison events. Entries include the name of warden or principal keeper in charge; total number of inmates confined; names and numbers of prisoners admitted, discharged, or punished; and a note of events at the prison. Details for early narratives are very brief; they become more detailed with the advent of a new warden.
Creator
- Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Monthly reports of the Board of Visitors
Series Number
- A3060
Summary
- These reports summarize inspections of the institution conducted in accordance with institution bylaws by the Board of Visitors (called the Board of Managers until 1927).
Creator
- New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Access Restrictions
- Partly restricted in accordance with Executive Law, Section 501-c(1)(b), relating to confidentiality of individuals in custody of the Division for Youth (now Office of Children and Family Services).
Title
- Abstracts and indexes of deeds
Series Number
- A3074
Summary
- These volumes were prepared during the nineteenth century from the original books of deeds in series A0453. Record of Deeds, 1652-1884. They contain brief abstracts of the subjects of most deeds recorded in that series. Each volume has grantor and grantee name indexes, and location and subject indexes.
Creator
- New York (State). Secretary of State
Access Restrictions
- Microfilm is not available for duplication or interlibrary loan.
Title
- Bills of lading and clearances for cargoes
Series Number
- A1139
Summary
- This series contains bills of lading and clearances for cargoes. Information includes boat name; shipment date; name of consignee for each shipment of goods; description and value of articles; where shipped from and to; weight; miles traveled; and tolls charged for each group of articles shipped. Since private forms were often used there is a wide variety of billheads.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Insurance Department Deputy Superintendent's subject files
Series Number
- B0124
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence; memorandums; drafts and copies of legislative bills; legal opinions; invitations; expense vouchers; insurance company examination reports; depositions; affidavits; transcripts of testimony; press releases; hearing notices; license revocations; speeches; bulletins; and circulars. Subjects include complaints; insurance license revocations; insurance premium financing; airport insurance; casualty, life, and automobile insurance; examination by agents and brokers; department investigation of insurance companies; and legislation regarding insurance practices.
Creator
- New York (State). Insurance Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Register of men returned for violation of parole
Series Number
- B0130
Summary
- This series consists of information on men returned to Elmira for parole violations. Information includes name and number; date of return; date of first admission; maximum sentence or "Class" number; crime; county of sentencing; previous occupation; previous incarcerations; age; marital status; color; temperate or intemperate; highest educational level; number of times at Elmira; city or country where born; religion; and date when maximum sentence expires; may include I.Q. score. Records are restricted.
Creator
- Elmira Reformatory
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult incacerated individuals is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.
Title
- Annual city constitutional tax margin statements
Series Number
- 13333
Summary
- This series contain annual statements of cities relating to the computation of their constitutional tax margins. Each statement contains a breakdown of the current tax levy including computation of constitutional taxing power, determination of amount not affected by constitutional tax limitation, total taxing power of the city, and the constitutional tax margin.
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 the material.
Title
- New York State Engineer and Surveyor histories of various canal projects on Western Division of the Erie Canal
Series Number
- B0681
Summary
- This series consists of bound manuscript and typescript copies of reports compiled by or submitted to the Erie Canal Western Division Engineer's Office in Rochester, New York. Most reports detail the history of canal projects undertaken in or near the city of Buffalo, such as the Tonawanda and Oak Orchard Creek Feeder, Erie and Ohio Basins, Main and Hamburgh Street Canal, and Clark and Skinner Canal.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Indian census rolls
Series Number
- A0742
Summary
- This series consists of original census enumeration rolls prepared by the state agent assigned to a given Indian tribal group or reservation for the purpose of identifying those eligible to receive annuity payments from the state. As such, the series serves as the basis for validation of tribal membership and as an important, often the only, source of basic vital statistics for reservation residents and non-residents alike.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Social Services
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Gage descriptions from various locations on state canals
Series Number
- B0707
Summary
- This series contains information on gages used to monitor water flow on canals throughout New York. Included is location of gage; date of installation; drainage area in square miles; date of reading and by whom taken; chain length; and type of box and gage. Sketch maps that depict gage placement and nearby buildings, landmarks, and other structures are frequently included.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- List of corporations filing annual reports
Series Number
- A1861
Summary
- This series lists corporations that filed annual reports with the office of the Secretary of State. Arranged alphabetically by county, the lists includes name of the court and the corporation that filed a report.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Correspondence files pertaining to stage coach and omnibus companies' annual reports
Series Number
- B0302
Summary
- This series consists primarily of incoming and outgoing correspondence but also includes memoranda and copies of orders issued by the Public Service Commission. The files pertain mainly to annual reports previously filed with the Public Service Commission and include detailed information as well as clarifications, amendments or explanations of these earlier reports. They include some amendments and changes to records in Series 12393, Annual reports of stagecoach and omnibus companies, and other common carriers, 1909-1980.
Creator
- New York (State). Public Service Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Photographic prints, negatives, and slides
Series Number
- B1008
Summary
- This series consists of about 255 color slides, 200 color and black-and-white prints, and 200 negatives. The images include exterior and interior shots, as well as inmate activities and facilities at Albion including religious services, classes (sewing, cooking, etc.), recreational activities, and medical care.
Creator
- Albion State Training School (Albion, N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Index to minutes
Series Number
- B0316
Summary
- This volume indexes both the Engrossed minutes of series A1077 and the Rough Minutes of series A1076. Each entry gives the name, subject, date and nature of action.
Creator
- New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Records of original land grants and land under water
Series Number
- A0558
Summary
- This series consists of applications and petitions for grants of land under water, often including the right to erect a wharf or pier. The series is closed for use, as the records are unreadable in their current format. Series A0272, Applications for land grants, 1642-1803, contains earlier records that document the same function.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- Series is closed for use, as records are unreadable in current format.
Title
- Inventories of canal property
Series Number
- A1134
Summary
- Inventories of moveable property were submitted annually to the Comptroller (later, the Canal Auditor) by the superintendents of repairs, toll collectors, and weigh masters. The superintendents' inventories list materials, tools, and machinery on hand and include value, condition, and whether bought in previous year. Toll keepers and weigh master inventories list office furniture, books of canal laws and regulations, other books and circulars, and letters of instruction kept in the office.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.