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Title

Reports of goods imported (Manifest Books) to New York

Series Number

A3196

Summary

These reports of goods imported to New York Colony consist of single page reports containing the name and type of sailing vessel, name of captain, place from which shipment originated, and an itemized list of goods. Most entries document importation of rum but also shipments of cocoa, wine, gin, and brandy are recorded. Scattered reports document the importation of slaves primarily from the West Indies. Many volumes were severely damaged by the 1911 Capitol fire.

Creator

• New York (Colony). Treasurer's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Public utility tariff schedules (cancelled)

Series Number

19528

Summary

The series consists of cancelled electric, gas, water, telephone, and prepaid calling card and cell phone tariff schedules that provide information on the rates, charges, rules, and regulations governing the services provided by public utilities operating in New York. Information in the tariff schedules is not available from the utility company annual reports filed with the Department of Public Service. Cancelled schedules are retained by the department to document the evolution of utility rates over time.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Public Service. Administrative Management Section

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Executive Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice research, hearing, and study files

Series Number

13763

Summary

The Executive Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice (Liman Commission) investigated prison overcrowding, jury selection reform, sentencing, parole and probation laws and procedures, and criminal justice information management. This series includes memos, correspondence, hearings, commission reports, and research, background, and study files.

Creator

• New York (State). Executive Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Syracuse State School "clothing books," ledgers, and cards

Series Number

B1642

Summary

This series consists of ledgers, cards, and "clothing books" that record purchase, cost, and/or distribution of clothing and shoes among students/patients. Ledgers show patient name, item and cost. Girls' clothing books are arranged by year, then alphabetically by type of clothing. Date and name of student is shown. Boys' volumes are arranged by name, then by year(s) and show numbers of items discarded or issued. Also included are a "Shoes Book" and a "County Clothing Account" book. Records are restricted.

Creator

• Syracuse State School

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 for People with Developmental Disabilities.

Title

List of wills and other documents delivered by the judge of the Court of Probates to the Surrogate of the City and County of New York

Series Number

J1042

Summary

This series consists of a rough chronological list of wills relating to estates in the First Senatorial District (New York and adjacent counties) that were transferred to the New York County Surrogate's Court when the Court of Probates moved to Albany in 1799. Information include name of testator, residence, and date of will. At the end of the main list are other lists of documents transferred, such as inventories, accounts of administrators, etc.

Creator

• New York State Custodial Asylum for Feeble-Minded Women

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Division of Human Rights case files (litigated)

Series Number

21909

Summary

This series consists of files for those cases investigated by the Division of Human Rights that were appealed and litigated in civil court. Disclosable documents include the initial complaint and the final determination. Documents exempt from disclosure include internal memoranda and investigators' notes.

Creator

• New York (State). State Division of Human Rights

Title

Printed proceedings of the Canal Board and the Canal Contracting Board

Series Number

B0212

Summary

This series consists of newspaper clippings of the Canal Board and Canal Contracting Board proceedings. Most clippings deals with the Canal Board but a few clippings about the Canal Fund and the Canal Commissioners are also included. Subjects include appointments of various canal officials and employees, improvements and alterations made to the canal system, and resolutions passed. The bulk of the series deals with the awarding of contracts and progress of work on these contracts.

Creator

• New York (State). Canal Board

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Manhattan State Hospital patient indexes

Series Number

B2405

Summary

Early indexes in this series include name of patient, book and page number of case record, date of admission, ward number, discharge date (sometimes with notes), and names and address of relatives or friends. Later indexes additionally give patient consecutive number, transfer information, and date of death if patient died while hospitalized.

Creator

• Manhattan State Hospital

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

Annual reports

Series Number

B2363

Summary

This series contains annual reports from the Office of Planning Coordination and the Office of Planning Services within the Executive Department. They list the functions, powers and duties of the entities and provide details regarding regional planning, current research activities, the statewide development plan, and the Land Use and Natural Resources (LUNR) Inventory.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of Planning Services

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Mineral producers' annual reports

Series Number

B0574

Summary

This series consists of activity reports submitted by producers of minerals to the state geologist detailing their activities during the year. They were used to compile annual statistics on mineral production in the State and published periodically in State Museum bulletins. Through 1957 the reports note firm or proprietor's name; locations of office and field operations; and quantity and value of the mineral produced. Also included are lists of mineral producers, by mineral and reports for producers of gravel and sand.

Creator

• New York State Geological Survey

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Boys receiving books

Series Number

A1965

Summary

This series consists of brief, preliminary records providing background information on new inmates that were compiled before the full record was entered in the Admission Registers (series A1970). Information includes admission date; name; age; name and relationship of guardian; address; city and county from which committed; offense or other reason for commitment; time spent in jail before commitment; and court from which committed.

Creator

• New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School

Access Restrictions

Restricted 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

Fall reports of private and parochial schools

Series Number

B0560

Summary

These reports list school name and address; religious affiliation (if applicable); diocese (if applicable); number of buildings and rooms; enrollment by grade and sex; number of pupils in or out of school district, or out of state; number of graduates by sex, and number entering institutions of higher education; number of staff members; name of principal; existence of library; provision of textbooks; and general type of curriculum.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of Statistical Services

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Medical Inspector's reports

Series Number

B2377

Summary

These inspection reports on Rome State School colonies track the population census. Data represents the overall Rome population for most reports (wards and colonies). There are also some reports for individual colonies, but it is unclear whether all colonies were inspected individually on a routine basis.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene

Access Restrictions

Restricted in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.

Title

Western Reformatory For Women inmate record cards

Series Number

B2411

Summary

This accretion consists of record cards for approximately 900 female inmates incarcerated from approximately 1956 to 1970. Cards contain summary personal information and information regarding each inmate's crime, sentence, and terms of release.

Creator

• Western Reformatory for Women

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

Record of petitions for Barge Canal terminals

Series Number

B0206

Summary

This series contains information on petitions for construction of Barge Canal terminals throughout the State. Information recorded includes location of terminal; file number; presenter of petition; date petition was filed, received, and approved; date when State Engineer and Surveyor was authorized to prepare plans and specifications; date plans were approved and to whom contract was awarded; the contract price; and date of completion.

Creator

• New York (State). Canal Board

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Annual reports to State Comptroller on office expenditures

Series Number

J6076

Summary

This series consists of copies of annual reports on office expenditures submitted by the Register to the State Comptroller pursuant to Chapter 239 of the Laws of 1824. Each report lists expenditures by general purposes (i.e.,fuel, repair of court room, cleaning) and then gives the total office expenditures for the year.

Creator

• New York (State). Court of Chancery. Chancery Fund

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Forest fire reports and documentation

Series Number

B2376

Summary

This series documents the Sunrise Fire in eastern Long Island, Suffolk County, in August 1995. Record types include correspondence, narrative reports on fire-fighting efforts and progress, assessments of fire damage, detail maps showing the location and spread of fires, and news clippings.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of Forest Protection and Fire Management

Access Restrictions

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

Title

State Museum Director's, State Geologist's, and State Paleontologist's correspondence files

Series Number

B0561

Summary

This series contains correspondence files of the Director of the State Museum, State Geologist, and State Paleontologist with such entities as scientists within and without New York State, museums and institutions of science or higher learning, the Board of Regents, private citizens, the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.), and Museum staff. Until 1925, the Director also held the position of State Geologist. Until 1894 and from 1904 to 1925, he also served as State Paleontologist.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Minutes of the Board of Classification

Series Number

A1964

Summary

This series documents the actions and decisions of the Board of Classification who determined parole requirements or transfer options. Minutes includes meeting dates; board members present; names of inmates and actions taken regarding their parole or division assignments; and inmate's offense or other cause of the Board's action or decision (sometimes). Minutes after November 1, 1898 consist mostly of lists, providing inmate's name; action taken regarding the inmate; parole date and sometimes the reasons for actions taken.

Creator

• New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School

Access Restrictions

Restricted 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

Rough minutes

Series Number

B0207

Summary

This series consists of rough minutes of the Canal Contracting Board. Subjects include contracts awarded or refused, structures to be built, and resolutions made by the board. Included is a partial subject index (A-C).

Creator

• New York (State). Contracting Board

Access Restrictions

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