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Title

Legal papers relating to searches and prosecutions of suspected radical individuals and organizations

Series Number

L0037

Summary

This series contains affidavits, orders, briefs, search warrants, notes of trials, correspondence, and other records produced or collected by the Joint Legislative Committee to Investigate Seditious Activities, known as the "Lusk Committee," for its chairman Clayton R. Lusk. The records pertain to charges brought against the many individuals and organizations by the Committee. The majority relate to the Rand School, the Communist Party of America, and the Russian Soviet Bureau.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee to Investigate Seditious Activities

Access Restrictions

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

Title

County Clerk's reports on common schools

Series Number

A0228

Summary

County clerks were required by law to submit copies of reports received from town school commissioners to the secretary of state. Town school commissioners' reports provide the number of common school districts wholly and partially in the town; funding received from the county treasurer and town collector; and titles of textbooks used. Common school district information includes district number; length of time that any school was kept; length of time that school was kept by an approved teacher; enrollment during previous year; number of children aged five to fifteen residing in school district; and funding received.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of State

Access Restrictions

Restricted in part due to burn damage. Use under supervision of archivist.

Title

Department of Correctional Services inmate summary cards

Series Number

21833

Summary

This series consists of summary cards for inmates at various state correctional facilities. This series is not comprehensive. Cards between the 1940s and 1980s are more numerous than cards between the 1890s and 1930s. Cards typically indicate the inmate name, various identification numbers, date of birth, race, crime(s) of which the inmate was convicted, facility(ies) at which the inmate was incarcerated, parole eligibility date, date of actual parole, date of discharge, and date of maximum expiration of sentence.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Correctional Services. Central Depository

Access Restrictions

Certain data in the cards is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law.

Title

Reports of decisions of the Public Service Commission

Series Number

B0300

Summary

This series consists of reports of decisions issued by the Public Service Commission. The reports contain transcripts of opinions and decisions issued by the two district commissions on transportation regulatory hearings held by them. The hearings deal with issues such as rights of companies to construct extensions, transportation rates, accidents, filing of reports, passenger accommodations and safety, elimination of grade crossings, applications to issue stock, alterations of train schedules, and extensions of companies' zones of service.

Creator

• New York (State). Public Service Commission

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Financial accounts exhibits and other unrelated legal documents

Series Number

J4000

Summary

The series consists of financial accounts which were used as exhibits in Chancery court cases, along with a variety of other unrelated, unsorted documents which are estrayed from unidentified court records.

Creator

• New York (State). Court of Chancery

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Miscellaneous National Guard papers and photographs

Series Number

B1778

Summary

These papers and photographs relate to National Guard service in New York State and Second Service Command Tactical School held in Hackettstown, N.J. from 1942 to 1944. Materials include photographs and lists of attendees, school agendas, menus, and correspondence.

Creator

• New York State Museum

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Records of Supreme Court judgments against defendants in actions to vacate letters patent or articles of incorporation

Series Number

A1863

Summary

This series consists of documents constituting the whole proceedings for a case seeking repeal of a letters patent or dissolution of articles of incorporation. Information includes the cases' history, the defendant's defense, statements of facts, actions taken by, and the final judgment of the court. Documents include summonses; plaintiff's complaint; the defendant's answer; court orders; affidavits; and judgment. Each record contains the name of the case, name and location of the court, presiding judge and filing date.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of State

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Senator Catharine Young archived websites

Series Number

B2271

Summary

This series consists of archival copies of the official website of Senator Catharine Young.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (2005-2019 : Catharine Young)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Senator Antoine M. Thompson archived website

Series Number

B2265

Summary

This series consists of an archival copy of the official website of Senator Antoine M. Thompson.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (2007-2010 : Antoine M. Thompson)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

School district centralization and reorganization files

Series Number

B0472

Summary

This series consists of correspondence, petitions, applications, maps, reports, and other documents maintained by the Bureau of Rural Administrative Services (later the Bureau of School District Organization) related to centralization of school districts. The series contains files on completed centralizations as well as proposed centralization plans that were rejected by the Commissioner of Education or by school district voters. The records document hiring teachers, constructing schools, establishing new bus routes, and determining the ratio of state funding.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of School District Organization

Access Restrictions

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

Title

New Netherland Council writs of appeal

Series Number

A1877

Summary

This series consists of writs of appeal, in Dutch, from judgments made by the courts of New Amsterdam, Oostdurp (Westchester), Heemsteede, New Amstel, Wiltwyck (in the Esopus), Flushing (on Long Island), and Fort Orange. Writs of appeal were granted by the Council of the Colony of New York in response to petitions, usually submitted by one party in a civil action. The records in this series also include summonses and writs of mandamus.

Creator

• New Netherland. Council

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Subject files

Series Number

B0314

Summary

This series consists of subject files of the Assistant Commissioner for District Organization and District Superintendents. The records include correspondence, reports, memoranda meeting minutes, and addresses relating to the various educational and legislative committees, councils, and commissions on which the Assistant Commissioner and District Superintentant served or in which they held an interest.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Assistant Commissioner for District Organization and District Superintendents

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Medicaid policy and practices files

Series Number

B2503

Summary

These files were used by the Department of Social Services' Bureau of Eligibility and Systems to maintain documentation and background information about Medicaid policies and procedures in New York State. The files contain administrative memoranda that establish official policy, supporting documentation for all policy decisions on operation of the Medicaid program in New York State, and materials relating to the development of federal medical assistance policies and regulations.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Social Services

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Westfield State Farm Reformatory Division inmate record cards

Series Number

B1022

Summary

This series consists of record cards relating to women received at the Westfield State Farm and its predecessor, the New York State Reformatory for Women. Information includes inmate background (color, education, occupation, previous arrests, family, and marital status); crime; psychological testing results; psychological or psychiatric classification information; family medical history; physical data; tests for sexually transmitted diseases; names of cottage assignments at the reformatory; and date of release or transfer.

Creator

• Westfield State Farm. Reformatory Division

Access Restrictions

Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.

Title

Printed copies of regulations issued

Series Number

A3090

Summary

The Director of the Office of Civilian Protection was empowered to issue necessary regulations to enforce rules adopted by the War Council. This series contains printed copies of regulations issued. The regulations list procedures and rules to be followed, duration period, and effective date. They deal primarily with conditions during air raid drills and blackouts.

Creator

• New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Protection. Director

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Monthly register of communicable diseases

Series Number

B1744

Summary

This series consists of reports of new cases of communicable diseases in patients and employees of the Middletown State Hospital. The number of males, females, and the total number affected are noted. Some reports note cancer, malignant tumors, and habitual users of narcotic drugs. On the reverse side of the data collection sheets affected patients and staff are noted by name according to disease.

Creator

• Middletown State Hospital (N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

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.

Title

New York State Governor extradition requisition and mandate registers and blotters

Series Number

A0599

Summary

This series documents the governor's responsibilities as chief executive officer of the state relating to extradition of persons to or from New York State. "Requisitions" were requests by the governor to governors of other states for extradition of persons present in those states to New York. "Mandates" were requests from governors of other states to the governor of New York for extradition of persons present in New York to those states. The governor exercised final approval over these mandates.

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Board of Equalization and Assessment county equalization rate appeal files

Series Number

15214

Summary

This series consists of records relating to appeals of county equalization rates set by the State Board of Equalization and Assessment.

Creator

• New York (State). State Board of Equalization and Assessment

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital female patient weight books

Series Number

B1750

Summary

This series consists of monthly tabular notations documenting, in pounds, female patients' weight. Other information, such as if the patient was ill, resistant, or paroled, is occasionally noted. Information relates to patients in Ashley Hall.

Creator

• Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital (N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

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.

Title

Municipal Assistance Corporation for the City of New York subject files

Series Number

B1988

Summary

This series documents actions of the Municipal Assistance Corporation. Included are records associated with the Four-Year Financing Plan for the City of New York (FY 1979-FY 1982) and the preceding Moratorium years.

Creator

• Municipal Assistance Corporation for the City of New York