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Displaying 5566 Finding Aids
Title
- Cortland County records
Series Number
- A4677
Summary
- The series consists of microfilmed records for the towns of Cincinnatus, Cortlandville, Cuyler, Harford, Homer, Lapeer, Marathon, Preble, Scott, Solon, Taylor, Truxton, Virgil, and Willet; the villages of Homer, McGraw, and Marathon; and the City of Cortland. A detailed description of the records microfilmed is available.
Creator
- Cortland (N.Y. : County)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Research reports
Series Number
- 14082
Summary
- This series consists of the Division of Personnel Research annual salary survey and special research and statistical reports. Some reports were widely distributed, others were only circulated internally. Included are studies on topics such as salary increment system, probation, examination appeals, certification, non-permanent appointments, residence and citizenship requirements, promotion policies, jurisdictional classification, and performance evaluation. Others are on examinations, recruitment, working conditions, personnel practices, and performance evaluation.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Civil Service. Division of Personnel Research
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Adjutant General's Office roll of honor
Series Number
- B1814
Summary
- This series consists of a hand-annotated printed volume which lists names of New York State citizens who died in the First World War. Information includes name of individual, address, rank and arm of service, and date and cause of death. Also included is a typed list of nurses who died in service and a list, by county, of fatalities stemming from service in the war.
Creator
- New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Access Restrictions
- Use of orginal volume is restricted. Photocopy is first use copy.
Title
- Expense statements of lobbyists
Series Number
- A0377
Summary
- This series consists of statements filed with the Secretary of State's office by persons hired by a corporation, association, or private individual to conduct lobbying at the State Legislature in Albany must file a statement listing the name of the person(s) or organization(s) by whom he was employed. The statements typically include: name, date of filing, statement of payments made to lobbyist, and signatures of lobbying representative and notary public.
Creator
- New York (State). Secretary of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Department of Audit and Control Senate bill files of proposed legislation
Series Number
- A1069
Summary
- These files pertain to proposed legislation, including bills considered but not passed, bills brought up in the reading process, and bills ultimately passed into law. Included are copies of bills, committee referral sheets, memorandums in favor or in opposition, and press releases announcing proposed measures.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Education Department Commissioner George D. Stoddard subject files
Series Number
- W0101
Summary
- The collection consists of correspondence, publications, reports, meeting minutes, and other materials related to the operation of the New York State Education Department under Commissioner of Education George D. Stoddard. Included are records relating to efforts of the State Education Department to deal with specific challenges facing education during World War II and post-World War II period including vocational and higher education for returning soldiers, increased funding for teachers colleges, and extension programs for library and archives services.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Commissioner George D. Stoddard
Access Restrictions
- Commissioners in Schools Files: Restricted to protect personal privacy. Access may be permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the State Archives.
Title
- Superintendent's record of officers' attendance
Series Number
- A3130
Summary
- The superintendent's duties included establishing and enforcing time schedules for employees. This series contains mostly attendance and work schedule information of officers in the State Agricultural and Industrial School. The daily attendance records for each month and vacation leave records list name and position. Other information may include if on vacation, resigned or dismissed; time off and changes in daily work schedules.
Creator
- New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Event and activity planning files
Series Number
- 18690
Summary
- The series consists of files created by the commission in the course of planning events and activities to celebrate the Columbus Quincentenary, and some finished products arising from the commission's work. Records include correspondence, programs, newsletters, photographs, and pamphlets documenting events and activities sponsored or promoted by the commission, as well as curriculum and teacher guides and four VHS videocassettes.
Creator
- New York (State). Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Willard State Hospital surgery registers
Series Number
- B1828
Summary
- This series consists of information about surgeries performed at Willard State Hospital. Information for each procedure includes date, name of patient, name of surgeon, name of assistant, description of procedure, anesthesia used, and name of anesthesiologist. Names of assisting nurses may also be given. Records are restricted.
Creator
- Willard 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
- Abstracts of patents for lands in the military tract, including a copy of the "Balloting Book"
Series Number
- A3124
Summary
- This geographical register of lots and parts of lots in the Military Tract includes: name of township; lot number; acreage; subdivision; patentee name; patent date; and volume and page references to series 12943. Letters Patent. Also included is a copy of series A0476. The Balloting Book, and Other Documents Relating to Military Lands with handwritten annotations referencing volumes and page numbers of patents in series A0447, Military Patents.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Commissioner MaryEllen Elia subject files
Series Number
- W0115
Summary
- This series contains correspondence, reports, meeting materials, speeches, and other materials documenting the tenure of MaryEllen Elia as President of the University of the State of New York and Commissioner of Education of New York State. The series documents the daily operations of the commissioner's office, including communications with the Board of Regents, major program areas of the Education Department, school boards, lawmakers, government agencies, and educational organizations.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Commissioner MaryEllen Elia
Access Restrictions
- This series may contain material to which access is restricted. Archives staff will review requested documents and disclose information pursuant to New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).
Title
- Statements of condition of banking institutions
Series Number
- B1196
Summary
- This series consists of quarterly statements of condition filed with the Banking Department by banks, savings banks, trust companies, industrial banks, and private bankers. Each statement contains detailed information on the institution's assets and liabilities.
Creator
- New York (State). Banking Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Accounts relating to construction and operation of Barge Canal
Series Number
- A1055
Summary
- This series contains books and sheets of accounts for the construction and operation of the Barge Canal system. Included are accounts for expenditures on canal terminals, 1912-1920, and miscellaneous accounts for expenditures on canal, 1938.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Minutes of the Board of Managers and Board of Visitors
Series Number
- A1900
Summary
- These minutes were compiled by the board secretary. An entry for each meeting begins with the date and a list of the members present, followed by a summary of the proceedings. Included are verbatim transcripts or copies of resolutions and reports considered by the board. Much of the business conducted by the board was based on information contained in reports submitted by board committees and by the superintendent and other institution officials.
Creator
- New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in part in accordance with Executive Law, Section 501-c (1)(b), relating to confidentiality of individuals in custody of the Division for Youth (now Office of Children and Family Services).
Title
- Management surveys of Municipal Civil Service Commissions
Series Number
- B0505
Summary
- This series consists of Municipal Survey Section inspection reports on city and county civil service commissions. These reports are used to correct problems in municipal civil service practices and to ensure conformance with law and regulations throughout New York. The reports along with correspondence, memoranda, and survey fact sheets contain detailed information on municipal civil service regulations and practices and recommendations for their improvement. Also included are special investigative reports on municipal examination procedures.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Civil Service. Municipal Survey Section
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Minutes, working files, and insurance specifications and proposals
Series Number
- B0511
Summary
- This series consists of the Temporary Health Insurance Board's minutes, historical files relating to the development of the first comprehensive state employees' health insurance plan, and health insurance specifications and proposals. Information includes minutes; correspondence; reports and special studies; drafts of insurance plans and specifications; analyses of plans, specifications and proposals.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Civil Service. Temporary Health Insurance Board
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Departmental news and press releases
Series Number
- B2306
Summary
- This series consists of news and press releases that were issued by various New York State departments, agencies, committees, commissions, and authorities and collected by members of Governor W. Averell Harriman's staff.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Division for Youth annual reports
Series Number
- B2460
Summary
- The Division for Youth was responsible for preventing delinquency and providing for the care and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders, delinquents, and youth in need of supervision. This series consists of copies of reports published by the division documenting activities and services and containing summary information in three distinct program areas, including services to "Youth In Care" or custody of the division; Detention Services; and Residential Services programs.
Creator
- New York (State). Division for Youth
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Deed tables regarding sale of Holland Land Company lands
Series Number
- B0277
Summary
- The Holland Land Company was an association of Dutch banks and other investors speculating in American land during the late 1700s. This series consists of records of persons who purchased and were deeded lands from the Holland Land Company. Each table apparently records sales from a particular geographic area and includes purchaser; date; lot(s); township; acreage; purchase price; and reference in Deed or Mortgage Books.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Wassaic State School annual reports
Series Number
- B2448
Summary
- This series consists of annual reports describing the functions, activities, and events of the Wassaic State School.
Creator
- Wassaic State School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.