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Displaying 5566 Finding Aids
Title
- Utica Psychiatric Center training and publicity motion pictures and videotapes
Series Number
- B1581
Summary
- This series consists of moving image media, including both videotapes and motion picture films. Some of the film is original and dates to the 1930s; some of the videotapes are duplicates of the films. Subjects and titles include "Out of the Shadows: Admission of a Patient," (1930); "The Patient Needs All of Us" (n.d.); and an open houses television special (1972). Some of the films were used for staff training; others were created for public relations purposes.
Creator
- Utica Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Access to records depicting patients is 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
- Department of Environmental Conservation archived websites
Series Number
- B2088
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible websites maintained by the Department of Environmental Conservation.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Intercepted letters to an inmate
Series Number
- A3255
Summary
- This series consists of transcripts of one inmate's incoming correspondence. Since the institution's superintendent held the originals; it is unlikely that the inmate received the letters. The letters which discuss his and other youths' activities may have been used to help make a parole decision and/or to monitor the inmate's associations once on parole. Subjects include crimes committed or planned and/or arrests of and legal proceedings against youths; parties; drinking; sexual encounters and the inmate's chances of being released.
Creator
- New York House of Refuge
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Fish and Wildlife Management Board minutes
Series Number
- B2507
Summary
- The Fish and Wildlife Management Board is a citizen advisory board composed of representatives of county governments, landowners, and sportsmen charged with recommending and encouraging wildlife management and public access practices. This series consists of minutes of Fish and Wildlife Management Board meetings as well as correspondence relating to the Board and its duties.
Creator
- New York (State). Fish and Wildlife Management Board
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- National Guard Second Division 3rd Artillery Battery descriptive rolls
Series Number
- B0310
Summary
- This series consists of descriptive roll books of the 3rd Battery of Artillery, Second Division, National Guard, headquartered in Brooklyn. Roll books include roster of commissioned and non-commissioned officers; register of privates; men discharged; men dropped, transferred, or promoted out of the battery; register of deaths; and men expelled or deserted. Entries include the name and other descriptive information depending on type of roll book.
Creator
- New York (State). National Guard. Second Division. Artillery Battery, 3rd
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Empire State Games event publications
Series Number
- 22494
Summary
- Formerly a program of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Empire State Games are conducted as a series of annual Olympic-style competitions for amateur athletes from all over New York State. This series consists of Empire State Games programs (entitled <emph render="italic">The Medalist</emph>) and medalist books.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Minutes of the meetings of the Trustees of the Capitol and State Hall
Series Number
- A1873
Summary
- This series contains meeting minutes of Trustees of the Capitol and State Hall. Information includes meeting date and location, attendees, and what transpired. Topics include plans for the constitution, repair and maintenance of State buildings; disposition of funds for these purposes; the appointment of officials and the hiring of workers for the maintenance, repair, and construction of State buildings; the performance of building superintendents and other officials appointed by the Trustees; and facilities assignments of officials and state agencies.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Index to Barge Canal contracts, maintenance contracts, terminal contracts, U.S. contracts, final estimates, structures, and shop drawings
Series Number
- B1768
Summary
- This series consists of photocopies of indexes used by the New York State Canal Corporation and its predecessor agencies for access to material relating to the New York State Barge Canal system. Indexes to contracts typically include contract number, location, canal, division, section, and a brief narrative description of the work included in the contract. The series includes indexes to Barge Canal contracts through 1936, maintenance contracts through 1992, terminal contracts through 1936, and U.S. contracts through contract number 200.
Creator
- New York State Canal Corporation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Writs of error
Series Number
- JN549
Summary
- This collection contains writs of error filed by the clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature in New York City. The writ required the judge of a trial court to return a transcript of a judgment and related proceedings to the Supreme Court for review and determination. The writ alleges that "manifest error" occurred during pleading or trial. About two-thirds of this series consists of writs of error unaccompanied by transcripts, while the remainder of the series includes both the writ and the transcript of the judgment and proceedings in the trial court.
Creator
- New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (New York)
Access Restrictions
- Use and reproduction of fragile documents may be restricted.
Title
- Senator Nicholas Spano archived website
Series Number
- B2261
Summary
- This series consists of an archival copy of the official website of Senator Nicholas Spano.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1987-2006 : Nicholas Spano)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Office of Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 Education archived websites
Series Number
- B2275
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible websites of the Office of Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 Education, which was created in 2010, and its predecessor entity, the Office of Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing Education.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Office of Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 Education
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Electoral college meeting files
Series Number
- 19416
Summary
- This series consists of a variety of materials related to the actual meetings of electors that convene in Albany every four years following the general elections to cast ballots for president and vice president as stipulated in the U.S. Constitution. Typically the meeting files include: sample ballots, copies of procedures to be followed, agendas, oath of office forms (blank), photos, luncheon tickets, invitations to the governor's executive mansion reception, roll call lists of electors, and general correspondence.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Register of judgments for violation of Highway Law, Article II
Series Number
- A1867
Summary
- This series consists of information on motorists convicted of violating Article 11 of the Highway Law, pertaining to driver licensing, motor vehicle registration, public highway use, and motor vehicle speed. Information includes the name, address, section of the highway law violated, sentence and location, dates of judgment. The Secretary of State used this to determine whether a license or registration would be revoked or renewal would be denied. This record series is arranged alphabetically by last name.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Adjutant General's Office correspondence and petitions
Series Number
- B0462
Summary
- This series consists of mostly routine and administrative correspondence, memoranda, petitions, orders, and transmittal letters. There are also a significant number of items of noteworthy historical interest.While most of the records were from military personnel, there is a significant amount of from private citizens; federal and state officials; adjutant generals from other states; New York State legislators; and representatives of military manufacturing firms.
Creator
- New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Out of state Commissioners of Deeds appointment files
Series Number
- B0304
Summary
- This series consists of applications, oaths of office, correspondence, letters of endorsement, and impressions of commissioners' official seals. The records pertain to the appointment of Commissioners of Deeds residing in other states, territories, or counties. The correspondence usually relates to the application process and the submission and receipt of the commissioners' seal impressions. Applications include name, city, county, or other political subdivision applying for; occupation; business address; city or village; street and number; signature of the applicant; and endorser's signature.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Legal opinion files
Series Number
- B2513
Summary
- This series consists of formal, written reports by attorneys on specific cases or legal problems. Each report outlines the attorney's understanding and analysis of the facts basic to the case or problem, implication of applicable laws, and a suggested course of action.
Creator
- New York (State). Banking Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- State Defense Council history files
Series Number
- A3080
Summary
- This series consists of information on the State Defense Council, which administered war related efforts during World War I. The War Council staff collected these files for reference in beginning their own efforts. The files relate to organization, activities, finances, and legislation.
Creator
- New York State War Council
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Middletown State Hospital patient operation registers and log
Series Number
- B1754
Summary
- This series consists of registers and lists documenting operations performed on patients of Middletown State Hospital (formerly Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital). Alphabetically by patient's name, entries include patient's ward; operation performed; names of surgeon, assistant surgeon, anesthetist, scrub nurse, and circulating nurse; and whether the procedure performed was major or minor. Volume 3 also notes yearly operation number; specifics about the operations (anesthetic, fluids and drugs given to patient time of operation); and post-operative condition. Records are restricted.
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
- State Records Management Advisory Council meeting minutes
Series Number
- B1998
Summary
- This series consists of agendas and minutes of State Records Management Advisory Council meetings, as well as background material associated with topics discussed at the meetings. Extensive documentation is present concerning the creation of the State Records Center.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Daybooks
Series Number
- B1740
Summary
- This series documents operating expenses for nearly the entire period during which the House of Refuge was open. Format and type of information collected changes over time but generally include itemized description of goods or services purchased. Expense categories typically include manufacturing (including shop and farm); provisions; utilities; clothing; furniture; salary; building and grounds; school; hospital; transportation and laundry. Later volumes include Cash receipts and appropriations.
Creator
- New York House of Refuge
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.