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Displaying 139 Finding Aids
Title
- Staff research files on civil service reform
Series Number
- 13256
Summary
- This series contains staff research files on civil service reform generated by the Commission on Management and Productivity in the Public Sector. The records consist of correspondence; public hearings; material on civil service in other states; reports done within and outside the department; reports on civil service done by the Commission under an IPA grant; Commission final reports; other materials used in completing the Commission reports; and proposed revisions to the Civil Service law.
Creator
- New York (State). Temporary State Commission on Management and Productivity in the Public Sector
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Permanent Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems subject, correspondence, and report files
Series Number
- 17636
Summary
- The Permanent Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems studies and makes recommendations about all aspects of public employee retirement programs including benefits, funding, cost, and administration. This series consists of subject and correspondence files; consultants' reports; and summaries of legislative activity regarding public employee pensions, copies of bills introduced, relevant memorandums, and fiscal notes from the Permanent Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems.
Creator
- New York (State). Permanent Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Biographical history cards on prominent New Yorkers
Series Number
- A3272
Summary
- This series consists of about 2,500 3" x 5" index cards containing basic biographical information on influential New York residents from the late seventeenth to early twentieth centuries. Information on cards includes name; birth and death dates; place of birth; town and county of residence; place of burial; education; and occupation. The records were most likely created in conjunction with various projects undertaken by the Federal Writers' Program.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Transcriptions and translations of Dutch colonial records
Series Number
- A3266
Summary
- This series consists of transcripts and translations of Dutch colonial manuscripts created and/or edited by A.J.F. Van Laer.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Archives researcher registration forms
Series Number
- B1996
Summary
- This series consists of registration forms completed by researchers using the research room of the New York State Archives and the Manuscripts and Special Collections of the New York State Library. Records reflect the fact that returning researchers are required to complete a new registration form each calendar year. Forms contain data that is considered exempt from disclosure (unwanted invasion of personal privacy) under the Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law Art. 6).
Access Restrictions
- Restricted: Forms contain data that is considered exempt from disclosure (unwanted invasion of personal privacy) under the Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law Art. 6).
Title
- School district reorganization studies files
Series Number
- B0478
Summary
- Series consists of correspondence, memorandums, reports, maps, pamphlets, minutes of meetings, and news clippings related to several studies of school district reorganization conducted by the Education Department. The studies were carried out in the following areas: Mamaroneck - Rye Neck; New Rochelle; Greater Plattsburg Area; and Sewanhaka High School Area (Floral Park). In addition, there is a file of news clippings and pamphlets related to the controversy of inclusion of Menands School District Number 15 in the North Colonie Central School District.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Assistant Commissioner for Finance and School Administrative Services
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- State Archeologist's correspondence files on the New York Archaeological Council
Series Number
- A3290
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence used by the State Archeologist related to and documenting the activities of the New York Archaeological Council (N.Y.A.C.). Included in the series are meeting minutes, correspondence, official memoranda, NYAC paperwork related to salvage and construction projects, museum exhibition planning documents, and membership documentation. Additionally, it contains substantial information regarding the internal structure of the Council.
Creator
- New York State Museum and Science Service
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- State Museum Division of Research and Collections History Department curatorial staff subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- B2717
Summary
- This series consists of the subject and correspondence files of curatorial staff of the History Department, part of the Division of Research and Collections of the New York State Museum. These records document the functional activities of curators concerning exhibit development; acquisitions and collections management, including conservation issues; museum public programs and conferences; public inquiries; department research projects; and general department administration.
Creator
- New York State Museum. Division of Research and Collections. History Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Research files for a department history
Series Number
- A0764
Summary
- This series contains final and working drafts, research notes, and correspondence relating to the compilation of "The History of the State's Care of the Mentally Ill." There are also abstracts of laws pertaining to the state's concern for the mentally ill and abstracts of historical articles from Psychiatric Quarterly.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Research reports
Series Number
- 14082
Summary
- This series consists of the Division of Personnel Research annual salary survey and special research and statistical reports. Some reports were widely distributed, others were only circulated internally. Included are studies on topics such as salary increment system, probation, examination appeals, certification, non-permanent appointments, residence and citizenship requirements, promotion policies, jurisdictional classification, and performance evaluation. Others are on examinations, recruitment, working conditions, personnel practices, and performance evaluation.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Civil Service. Division of Personnel Research
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- State Archeologist's correspondence files on the Eastern States Archeological Federation
Series Number
- A3291
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence used by the State Archeologist related to and documenting the organization of the Eastern States Archeological Federation (E.S.A.F.). Included in the series are meeting minutes, general correspondence, correspondence related to membership and meeting planning (both regional and annual), and member and officer lists. To a lesser extent, included documents such as paper abstracts and organizational goals document the activities of the Federation.
Creator
- New York State Museum and Science Service
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Issues files
Series Number
- B1591
Summary
- The series consists of research files pertaining to a variety of financial issues involving state-federal cooperation. Issues include changes to federal assistance formulas; improving federal grant-in-aid programs; provision of federal disaster relief (Hurricane Agnes); testimony before the "Muskie Committee" on intergovernmental relations (1966-1967); amendments to major welfare-related federal family assistance legislation; and impact of the Water Quality Improvement Act (1968).
Creator
- New York (State). Division of the Budget. Research and Federal Relations Unit
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Hudson Valley Archaeological Survey Director's correspondence files
Series Number
- A3292
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence used by the Director of the Hudson Valley Archaeological Survey. Included are correspondence and telegrams related to field work planning and student assistant applicants, exhibition planning, and activities done for the survey. Also included are materials relate to survey activities such as published materials (including newsprint and scholarly articles) and reports of work.
Creator
- New York State Museum and Science Service
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Research residency award files
Series Number
- 21406
Summary
- Since 1996, the Archives Partnership Trust has sponsored the annual Larry J. Hackman Research Residency Program. This program supports advanced work in New York State history, government, or public policy by covering research expenses for visiting scholars using records at the State Archives. This series includes materials announcing the annual awards, successful applications, notices of awards, final reports from visiting residents, and information on publications and public presentations resulting from research at the State Archives.
Creator
- New York State Archives. Archives Partnership Trust
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- State Defense Council history files
Series Number
- A3080
Summary
- This series consists of information on the State Defense Council, which administered war related efforts during World War I. The War Council staff collected these files for reference in beginning their own efforts. The files relate to organization, activities, finances, and legislation.
Creator
- New York State War Council
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Polemic literature concerning unionism in the Works Progress Administration in New York City
Series Number
- A4175
Summary
- This series consists of handbills, newsletters, and a few memorandums or bulletins related to unionizing activities in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) of New York City. Most of these publications were distributed by organizations on the political left and relate to WPA cultural projects.
Creator
- Historical Records Survey (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Executive Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice research, hearing, and study files
Series Number
- 13763
Summary
- The Executive Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice (Liman Commission) investigated prison overcrowding, jury selection reform, sentencing, parole and probation laws and procedures, and criminal justice information management. This series includes memos, correspondence, hearings, commission reports, and research, background, and study files.
Creator
- New York (State). Executive Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- State Museum Director's, State Geologist's, and State Paleontologist's correspondence files
Series Number
- B0561
Summary
- This series contains correspondence files of the Director of the State Museum, State Geologist, and State Paleontologist with such entities as scientists within and without New York State, museums and institutions of science or higher learning, the Board of Regents, private citizens, the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.), and Museum staff. Until 1925, the Director also held the position of State Geologist. Until 1894 and from 1904 to 1925, he also served as State Paleontologist.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- State Paleontologist's correspondence files
Series Number
- B0575
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence with scientists, legislators, state officials, State Museum staff, and private citizens. Topics include identification and classification of fossils; nomenclature; fieldwork; loans and exchange of fossils; acquisition of specimens; and funding, preparation, and distribution of State Museum publications. Some correspondence is in French or German.
Creator
- New York State Museum
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Historical research and "cornerstone" files
Series Number
- B1657
Summary
- This series consists of photographs; key plot plans; blueprints; articles on the school; and assorted records representing accumulated research on the history of the Syracuse State School compiled prior to the laying of the cornerstone of a "new" Syracuse State School in 1971. Included is information on laying of the cornerstone of the new building (1971) including planning documents for the ceremony as well as material collection by the Historical Committee of the Central New York Developmental Services Office.
Creator
- New York (State). Central New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.