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Displaying 70 Finding Aids
Title
- Williamsville board of trustees minute books
Series Number
- A4499
Summary
- Microfilmed records include Board of Trustees minutes, which are organized into volumes. Each volume begins with the organization meeting in April of the given year and ends with the last meeting of the political year. Topical information includes election results, water board business, taxes, and public hearings.
Creator
- Williamsville (N.Y. : Village)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Assistant State Paleontologist's correspondence, research, and publication files
Series Number
- B1596
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, publications drafts, research, and photographs compiled by Lawrence V. Rickard, Assistant New York State Paleontologist. Much of the material concerns the preparation and publication of articles written for a variety of State Museum publications, Topics include descriptions of strata, classifications, and descriptions of fossil flora and fauna; geology of specific New York localities; tectonics; and geological nomenclature. Also included are published copies of geological publications prepared by State museum Geological Survey staff.
Creator
- New York State Geological Survey
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Photographs of activities and facilities
Series Number
- A1913
Summary
- The series consists of black and white photographs depicting children and staff of Thomas Indian School at work and recreation in such activities as school exercises, team sports, farming and gardening, and Indian Boy and Girl Scouts.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Register of occupied lands in Erie County sold as non-resident lands in tax sales of 1826-1885
Series Number
- B1620
Summary
- This volume was apparently created by the Erie County Guaranteed Search Company and submitted to the State Comptroller. An accompanying memorandum indicates that the volume documents occupied or resident lands in Erie County mistakenly sold as unoccupied or non-resident lands for unpaid taxes in the tax-sales of 1826-1885. The memorandum further indicates that the signers wish to make application to the comptroller for redemption of all lots listed that had not already been cancelled or redeemed.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Senator William T. Stachowski archived website
Series Number
- B2262
Summary
- This series consists of a June 13, 2008 archival copy of the official website of Senator William T. Stachowski.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1981-2010 : William T. Stachowski)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School register of visitors
Series Number
- A1911
Summary
- The series consists of a one-volume manuscript roll of visitors to the Thomas Indian School over a twenty-five year period. Entries include visitor's name, address, and date of visit.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children child commitment contracts
Series Number
- A1910
Summary
- This series contains signed contracts between parents or guardians and the asylum's superintendent authorizing placement of children in the asylum for "care, education and support". Each agreement contains the parent/guardian's name and address; child's name, sex, Indian nation, age, destitute or orphan status; and agreement date. Many agreements include the child's date of discharge or death.
Creator
- Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Correspondence
Series Number
- B2022
Summary
- This series consists of a petition by residents of Erie County protesting the granting of licenses for the use of pound nets for fishing in Lake Erie, a letter from the Mohican Rod and Gun Club applying for the appointment of special fish and game protectors, and an application to the commissioner to stock pikeperch in the Allegheny River.
Creator
- New York (State). Forest, Fish and Game Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Railroad deed files
Series Number
- 19720
Summary
- This series consists of deed files concerning the transfer of real property between private individuals and railroad companies. A typical file contains original deeds describing the amount paid for the real property; exact description of property being conveyed; seller(s) and buyer(s); signatures of attorneys, county clerks, and notaries public; date recorded; book/liber number and page number; and a map depicting the property being conveyed. The files pertain exclusively to transactions that occurred in Oneida, Erie, Essex, Niagara, and Franklin counties.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Law. Bureau of Real Property
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School children's case files
Series Number
- B0595
Summary
- This series consists of case files for children enrolled in the Thomas Indian School (formerly the Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children). Files contain information on admission, education, discharge, medical and family history, and occasionally post-release activities. Data includes child's name, reservation tribe, age or birth date, and dates at school. Also included is correspondence with parent/guardian and with State Probation Department.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- Restricted: Access to records is administered according to provisions of the Freedom of Information Law.
Title
- Syracuse Section Office Superintendent's files
Series Number
- B1890
Summary
- This series consist of records documenting routine maintenance and operations of the Barge System operating from the Syracuse Office. Records include subject and correspondence files, survey records and maintenance reports. Also included are boat plans, blueprints and black and white photographs which depict ice conditions, repairs, general views, maintenance and operations, and private camps on state property.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Construction photographs
Series Number
- B1825
Summary
- These photographs depict an early phase of construction of the main building of Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane and other unidentified buildings.
Creator
- Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Lancaster town board minutes
Series Number
- A4701
Creator
- Lancaster (N.Y. : Town)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School journal accounts
Series Number
- B0642
Summary
- This series consists of a detailed chronological record of financial transactions at Thomas Indian School. Entries record transaction (items purchased, quantity, unit cost, and cash receipts); name of the merchant or disburser of funds; total amount of transaction; and date. Also included is a certificate of appointment of George I. Lincoln as agent of the Onondaga Indians; a watercolor painting of flowers, signed by Aleck George; and lithograph, "What We Have We'll Hold!" depicting a nationalistic theme, copyright 1900.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Maps of lands appropriated by state agencies for building sites
Series Number
- A3326
Summary
- This series contains maps of land to be appropriated by state agencies for building sites (state hospitals, colleges, and armories) and for construction of the Troy-Menands Bridge. Maps include full descriptions including map and parcel numbers, reputed owners, and acreage. Also included are several incorporation maps, maps of extended boundaries annexed to villages, and plot maps of unappropriated county lands.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Newsletters and publications
Series Number
- B2676
Summary
- This series contains several newsletters, bulletins, and other publications created by J.N. Adam Developmental Center, West Seneca Developmental Center, and the Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office.
Creator
- New York (State). Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School ledger accounts
Series Number
- B0643
Summary
- This series constitutes a final record of financial transactions of the Thomas Indian School according to controlling and individual accounts. Controlling accounts include transactions involving clothing, fuel, freight and express, medicine, provisions, and wages. Individual accounts pertain to individual merchants and suppliers. Entries generally include date, amount, and nature of transaction (such as services, goods, labor, or cash).
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Department of Social Welfare files relating to public health
Series Number
- A3274
Summary
- This series contains correspondence, reports, project applications, proposals, news releases, articles, newspaper clippings, speeches, programs, publications, charts, maps, schedules, and other literature about public health in New York State. Most records which document public health, public assistance, and health insurance, were created and maintained by Dr. H. Jackson Davis, who established the first statewide health care program for persons on public relief assistance. Also included are medical plans from New York counties and literature on milk sanitation.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Social Welfare
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School farm expenditure and production journals
Series Number
- B0641
Summary
- This series consists of journals providing a detailed chronological record of expenditures and production of the school's farm. The agricultural program was part of the "instruction in husbandry and the arts of civilization" that the school provided to resident Indian children. Expenditure journals itemize each purchase or loss by farm department (e.g., poultry, dairy, fruits, garden, field crops) and account (e.g., equipment, home products used, profit and loss, labor employees).
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Special events files
Series Number
- B2678
Summary
- This series consists of photographs and videotapes created and used to document special events and milestones at the J.N. Adam Developmental Center, West Seneca Developmental Center, and the Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office.
Creator
- New York (State). Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.