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Title

School for the Blind book lists

Series Number

B0432

Summary

This series consists of books compiled by the School for the Blind perhaps to inventory library collections. Information for each entry includes the title, author, and an apparently unique identification number. Also included is an annual report of accounts and ledger accounts predating the series by several decades.

Creator

• New York State School for the Blind

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Title

Analysis of provision account

Series Number

B0441

Summary

This series consists of tables accounting for the quantity and cost of food provisions required to operate the institution. As a state operated facility, the institution received general appropriations for its maintenance as well as special appropriations for building and other needs as required. Provisions are individually accounted. Statistical data reported for each individual provision includes quantity; daily cost totals; daily, monthly, annual purchases; and averages for costs, quantity, and amounts consumed.

Creator

• New York State Institution for the Blind

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Title

Institution for the Blind ledger accounts of counties

Series Number

B0436

Summary

This series is a ledger of individual counties' accounts with the institution. The accounts appear to record charges to and payments by counties for expenses of students. Accounts include dates, students' names, and amounts credited or debited.

Creator

• New York State Institution for the Blind

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Title

School for the Blind general ledger accounts

Series Number

B0440

Summary

This series consists of a variety of ledger accounts documenting costs or charges for institution maintenance, expenses, and student support. The majority of the accounts pertain to private companies, but others apparently refer to individual students. Other distinct accounts pertain to individual counties, cash, and funds from/to the state treasurer.

Creator

• New York State School for the Blind

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Title

Institution for the Blind stock book

Series Number

B0428

Summary

This series primarily consists of a record of the Institution for the Blind's expenditures for food, merchandise, contracted repair work, and construction materials. Also included are payroll lists for officers and teachers; entries for per diem labor; salary increases; authorized back pay; and a salary list, apparently pertaining to hired laborers. Information on expenditures includes amount; date; name of vendor; description; quantity, and price.

Creator

• New York State Institution for the Blind

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Title

Urban arterial highway route planning files

Series Number

A0733

Summary

The series consists of plans, correspondence, graphs, and maps relating to arterial highway planning in 38 cities throughout New York. It was the state's intention to integrate arterial highways in the state highway system and cost share with the federal government for the construction and maintenance of the system, with the remainder of costs for required rights of way assumed by the city. Files are organized by city.

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Title

Institution for the Blind ledger accounts

Series Number

B0431

Summary

This series consists of ledger accounts for the Institute of the Blind, created while the institution's facilities in Batavia were under construction. Entries are listed under categories such as construction, steam heating apparatus, and furniture, as well as by individual company account names. Each entry includes date, description, and price.

Creator

• New York State Institution for the Blind

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Title

School for the Blind annual report of accounts

Series Number

B0433

Summary

This series consists of an annual report of accounts of the State School for the Blind. Included are monthly disbursements; annual receipts; "cost per capita,"; and occasionally number of employees on individual accounts. Account categories include information on officers and employees; managers' expenses; specific food items; "articles expendable"; apparel manufactured; utilities; medicinal supplies; farm equipment and supplies; industrial arts equipment and supplies; and transportation and amusements.

Creator

• New York State School for the Blind

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Title

Institution for the Blind daybooks

Series Number

B0427

Summary

This series contains daily financial transactions for provisions, supplies, equipment, and purchase or repair expenditures incurred during the course of the Institute for the Blind's operations and activities. Transactions are listed for equipment and supplies relating to farming, broom making, beadwork, and carpentry; library and school books; musical instruments; school room furnishings; bedding and other household items; fuel; clothing; and groceries.

Creator

• New York State Institution for the Blind

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Title

Institution for the Blind statements sent to the Comptroller

Series Number

B0437

Summary

This series consists of annual, quarterly, and monthly financial statements sent to the State Comptroller by the Institution for the Blind. The statements provide summary information on receipts from the state treasury, counties, and sales of products manufactured at the institution; and disbursements for wages, salaries, supplies, and equipment. Also included are monthly reports of accounts arranged under various headings: cash; state treasurer; farm; broom shop; provisions; miscellaneous sources; merchandise; beadworks; and counties.

Creator

• New York State Institution for the Blind

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Title

Institution for the Blind journal accounts of students

Series Number

B0435

Summary

This series consists of a journal of accounts, apparently for students, kept at the Institution for the Blind. Entries include the account (student) name and number and a description and amount of each transaction. Most transactions are disbursements of funds for the purchase or repair of clothing debited to student accounts.

Creator

• New York State Institution for the Blind

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Title

School for the Blind ledger accounts of supplies and special appropriations

Series Number

B0438

Summary

This series consists of ledger accounts for supplies and expenditures funded by special legislative appropriations to the State School for the Blind. Accounts are for food and other supplies, and special appropriations such as musical instruments, building repairs, typewriters, library books, and grounds maintenance.

Creator

• New York State School for the Blind

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Title

Institution for the Blind ledger accounts of students

Series Number

B0439

Summary

This series consists of ledger accounts of students and some special accounts of the institution. Ledgers record receipts and disbursements, most relating to the purchase or repair of clothing or other personal items. Postings include account name (usually student), date, brief description, transaction amount, and journal page number. Sometimes a county and/or city name also appears on the account heading.

Creator

• New York State Institution for the Blind

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Title

Institution for the Blind balance sheets

Series Number

B0429

Summary

This series provides a breakdown of the sources of the institution's assets and liabilities. Debits and credits are shown and totaled at the bottom of each page. Grand totals appear for each month. Entries are recorded in the following categories: inventory; general and school room furniture; music; library; farm; merchandise; provisions; broom shop; broom machinery shop; bead and work room; fuel and lights; officers and teacher payroll; domestic payroll; and laborer's pay. Entries also appear by name of individual vendors and by county.

Creator

• New York State Institution for the Blind

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Title

Institution for the Blind treasurer's cash book

Series Number

B0434

Summary

This series documents the institution's cash disbursements and receipts. Information includes the date, description, check number, and transaction amount. Cash receipts include those from the school superintendent, the state, and various counties. Disbursements include those for salaries, food, and medical household supplies. Also included is a list of the institute's five treasurers and the dates of the beginning of their respective tenures.

Creator

• New York State Institution for the Blind

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Title

Institution for the Blind inventory lists

Series Number

B0430

Summary

This series lists information on the quantity, description, and value of durable and expendable items in the institution's inventory including furniture and other household furnishings; farm and shop machinery, tools, and implements; livestock; musical instruments; food and provisions; medicine; and other items. Amounts of specific items and their value are often listed by specific room, identified by occupant or purpose.

Creator

• New York State Institution for the Blind

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