Minutes of the Board and the Committee of the Whole
Series Number
14251
Summary
This series consists of meeting minutes of the Board of Social Welfare and reports produced by various committees of the board, particularly in regard to approving certificates of incorporation under the state's Not for Profit Corporation Law. The board is responsible for oversight of state policy and programs for children and adult care and for protecting the welfare of disabled, needy, and dependent persons, especially by visiting, inspecting, and setting standards for institutions and agencies caring for such persons.
Creator
New York (State). Board of Social Welfare
Access Restrictions
Restricted in part. Personnel records are restricted to protect personal privacy.Use under supervision of archivist.
Chapter 140 of the laws of 1875 required public almshouses and poorhouses in New York State to keep records on individual inmates and to send copies of these records to the State Board of Charities each month. Census forms in this series provide information on individual inmates' personal, family, and economic history.
Creator
New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.