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Title

Municipal Assistance Corporation for the City of New York federal agreement files

Series Number

B1984

Summary

This series documents federal agreements crucial to the functioning of the Municipal Assistance Corporation, namely the Federal Credit Agreement of 1975 and the Federal Agreement to Guarantee of 1978.

Creator

• Municipal Assistance Corporation for the City of New York

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Survey of discharges by businesses into state waterways

Series Number

12205

Summary

This series contains forms detailing the amount and type of effluence discharged into the state's rivers, lakes, and streams by various businesses in 1903. Businesses self-reported to the Department of Health, the location and nature of their business; the number of outlets discharging effluvia; processes which created the discharges; the kind, amount, and location of the discharge; and the amount of sewage within the discharge. The numbers of employees by gender, including children under 16 employed, are also listed.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Health

Title

Industrial Commissioner speech files

Series Number

B0324

Summary

This series consists of draft and final speeches, broadcasts, background and statistical information, and hearing statements of Industrial Commissioners M. P. Catherwood and Isador Lubin. Topics include employment and labor conditions, industry, and safety.

Creator

• New York (State). Industrial Commissioner

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance annual reports

Series Number

B2533

Summary

This series consists of annual reports describing the functions, activities, and events of the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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Assistant Clerk's letter book

Series Number

B0330

Summary

This series consists of a letter and account book kept by the assistant clerk of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Works. It mainly includes bills and correspondence related to construction of the Barge Canal.

Creator

• New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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Amendments to State Civil Service rules and regulations: approved and disapproved

Series Number

14106

Summary

The Civil Service Commission, subject to the governor's approval, establishes or amends civil service rules and regulations. This series consists of approved and disapproved resolutions amending these rules and regulations. Resolutions contain proposed amendments, date passed, and if approved, date signed. Amendments relate to jurisdictional classification of positions, civil service policy issues, and personnel policies.

Creator

• New York (State). Civil Service Commission

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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Visitor register

Series Number

B1748

Summary

This series consists of names, home addresses, and dates of visit for groups and individuals visiting the Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital. Additional information describes the nature of the visit (visiting relative, curiosity, affiliated institution, excursion, or official ward visits).

Creator

• Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital (N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

Records identifying patients are restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.

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Scholarship winners lists

Series Number

B0456

Summary

This series consists of press release lists (1959) and other lists of winners of University Scholarships (1939), Regents College Scholarships (1965), War Service Scholarships (1947), Basic Nursing Scholarships (1965), and top county winners of Regents College Scholarships (1965). Also included are sample blank forms relating to the award of War Service Scholarships (1959). These lists provide all or part of the following information: winner's name; address; county; high school; examination score; and number of scholarships allotted per county.

Creator

• New York (State). Regents Examination and Scholarship Center

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

County treasurers' correspondence and notices of lands to be sold for unpaid taxes

Series Number

B1990

Summary

This series consists largely of correspondence from county treasurers in the form of published notices clipped from local newspapers about upcoming sales of lands for unpaid taxes. Also included is correspondence notifying the comptroller of pending sales of land mortgaged to the Loan Commissioners. Other rare topics include cancellation of taxes and withdrawal of certain land from sales.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

New York State Governor registers of titles of bills received by the governor

Series Number

A0595

Summary

This series consists of registers used to track legislative bills sent to the governor by the legislature for approval. For each bill received by the governor, the volumes provide date received; from Senate or Assembly; bill number (usually the printed bill number); chapter number (if approved); title of bill (beginning in Volume 4, 1868); and date approved, vetoed, or became law without governor's signature upon expiration of ten day veto limitation.

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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Senator Raymond A. Meier archived website

Series Number

B2241

Summary

This series consists of an archival copy of the official website of Raymond A. Meier.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1997-2006 : Raymond A. Meier)

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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Commission on the State Court System research and administration files

Series Number

10360

Summary

The Temporary Commission on the State Court System was created to investigate the effects of new pre-trial procedures, civil rights decisions and legislation, narcotics and divorce laws, bail and detention procedures, and measures to prevent recidivism. This series consists of the general administrative, correspondence, research, and study files related to court staffing and caseloads; goals and objectives of the court system; selection and disciplining of judges; court structure and financing; the grand jury; and the bail system.

Creator

• New York (State). Temporary Commission on the State Court System

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Ledger of duties paid by auctioneers

Series Number

A1304

Summary

This series consists of accounts of the State Comptroller with auctioneers for payment of duty and tax. Each account gives name of auctioneer and county of residence, duty and tax due entered on debit side, and payments on credit side.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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Fragments of unidentified account books

Series Number

A1462

Summary

This series consists of fragmentary, unidentified books. Parts of at least six distinguishable accounts are present. Listings appear to represent amounts attributed for loan/warrants; apportionment of state school funds; canal revenues/loans; and land assessments.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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Working and report files relating to Temporary Legislative Commission to Formulate a Long Range State Health Program

Series Number

A3275

Summary

The Temporary Legislative Commission to Formulate a Long Range State Health Program, later the Health Preparedness Commission, studied and recommended ways to improve and maintain the health of all New Yorkers. This series consists of reports; charts; statistics; estimates; minutes of meetings; planning documents; and press releases, notices, and newspaper articles documenting the Commission's work.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Social Welfare

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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Joint Legislative Committee to Investigate Seditious Activities investigation subject files

Series Number

L0039

Summary

This series of records generated or collected by the committee, known as the "Lusk Committee" for its chairman Clayton R. Lusk, includes correspondence, pamphlets, leaflets, testimony, news clippings, and other records on individuals and organizations. Topics center on anarchism, birth control, African-American activities, the 1919 Steel Strike, and the investigation of Socialist Party members elected to the State Assembly.

Creator

• New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (New York)

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Electrical Inspector's Barge Canal construction correspondence

Series Number

A3261

Summary

Arranged by electrical inspector then chronologically, the series consists of reports to the Superintendent; correspondence from companies supplying machinery or parts; informational copies of letters to employees or companies; results of inspections (e.g. discovery of faulty equipment); canal water levels; construction work; need for lights; readiness of locks for navigation; damage, wear, and repairs to machinery; operating procedures for locks, and appointments, salaries, training of lock employees.

Creator

• New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

List of patentees referenced in "Revolutionary Manuscripts"

Series Number

A1476

Summary

This series consists of a duplicate index to patentees for lands located on bounty rights issued during the Revolutionary War. The list gives names of patentees in alphabetical order, with page references to their respective locations in volumes 27, 28, and 29 of "Revolutionary Manuscripts."

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Audit and Control

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Local records on microfilm

Series Number

A0768

Summary

The series consists of microfilm copies of local public and private records from approximately 200 New York State communities. Included is film of such historically valuable local records as state censuses; county, town, village, and city government records; records of religious, public and non-public educational and fraternal organizations; records of commercial enterprises; military records; and records of individuals, land transactions, and cemeteries. Most of the records date from prior to 1850.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Office of State History

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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Stock transfer book

Series Number

A1310

Summary

This series consists of volumes of stock transfer books kept by the Comptroller's office, recording transfer state stock (including canal stock) from one individual or firm to another. Each entry lists: number and value of stock certificate; number of transfer; date; names and addresses of assignor and assignee; species of stock; and signature of assignor and witness.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.