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Title

Recorded Indian treaties and deeds

Series Number

A0448

Summary

This series contains Indian deeds treaties or deeds of cession. Most of the colonial Indian deeds cede lands located in the Mohawk and upper Susquehanna Valley from the native owners to the king of Great Britain. The post-Revolutionary War documents generally take the form of a deed of cession from the sachems, chiefs, and warriors of a particular nation or group to the people of the state of New York.

Creator

• New York (State). Secretary of State

Access Restrictions

Restricted due to fragile condition. Microfilm is first use copy.

Title

Director of Classification Clinic's correspondence

Series Number

B1681

Summary

This series consists of outgoing correspondence from the director and staff of the Auburn Prison Classification Clinic to Wardens, the Deputy Commissioner of Corrections, and Directors of Classification clinics at other state prisons. Classification clinics determined the physical and mental conditions of incarcerated individuals. Subjects include statistics on classified groups; lists of incarcerated individuals, with psychological and administrative classifications; classification criteria; psychological testing of incarcerated individuals; incarcerated individuals case histories; Board of Classification meetings; transfers of incarcerated individuals and records; expenses; travel and staff changes.

Creator

• Auburn Prison

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Duplicate move cards

Series Number

B1859

Summary

These cards track "old" and "new" locations for records series relocated during installation and implementation of compact shelving in the 11th floor storage facility of the New York State Archives. Cards give former location, short title, volume, and new location in the compact shelving system.

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Youth residential facilities client summary cards

Series Number

21074

Summary

This series from the Division for Youth consists of summary data on former inmates of youth residential facilities. Information may include: name; date admitted or received; offense; date and/or county where committed; judge's name; birth date; birthplace; race/ethnicity; religion; court/trial dates; orphan or half-orphan status; information on parents/stepparents/foster parents; date and person to whom paroled; and final disposition or discharge date. Records are restricted.

Creator

• New York (State). Division for Youth

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

Investigation background files concerning the International Sunshine Society

Series Number

A3155

Summary

This series consists of hearing transcripts, correspondence, and printed items created or used by the Board's Special Committee to Investigate the Affairs and Management of the International Sunshine Society and its Branches and Affiliated Societies. Included are records from the Board's consideration of an application for extension of corporate purposes; records of the Society's application for approval of an amended certificate of incorporation; and records of the investigation following the 1913 hearing.

Creator

• New York (State). State Board of Charities

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Rome Developmental Disabilities Services Office historical background files

Series Number

B2388

Summary

This series contains reports, correspondence, memorandums, policy documents, manuals, newsletters, and other publications that were collected or retained by several entities at the Rome State School (later Rome Developmental Center). The records were assembled for their historical interest, to provide information to the public, or for research value in the areas of treatments and conditions, patient life, staff training, facility expansion, and infrastructure repair and improvement.

Creator

• New York (State). Rome Developmental Disabilities Services Office

Access Restrictions

Records identifying patients are restricted permanently 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

New York State Office of General Services South Mall design drawings

Series Number

16196

Summary

This series consists of one whiteprint copy plan dated 1967 that apparently was made from an original drawing in the original accession. This plan depicts the main platform and superstructures of the Empire State Plaza in Albany. The series also includes 35 blueprints and 2 paintings of the Legislative Office Building at the Empire State Plaza in Albany.

Creator

• New York (State). Board of Geographic Names

Access Restrictions

Documents relating to existing facilities may be withheld under New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Section 87.2(f) ("if disclosed could endanger the life or safety of any person"). State Archives staff will review requests for specific records and disclose in accordance with FOIL.

Title

Records of conditional sales contracts for transportation company rolling stock

Series Number

A0474

Summary

This series contains conditional sales contracts that the Secretary of State was required to maintain in relation to conditional sales contracts. The records contain the names of the seller and buyer, filing date, filing number, date of cancellation or discharge, or vacation by court order. Some also include a copy of the indenture, which gives a detailed description of the specifications of the rolling stock, including numbers and/or names.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of State

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Surrendered certificates of sale

Series Number

B1871

Summary

This series consists of purchase certificates of land from the Oneida Indian Reservation. The certificates were returned to the Office of the State Comptroller when the sales were not completed due to non-payment. The certificates are signed by the Surveyor General as seller and include receipts for partial payments. Other information includes lot number, number of acres purchased, date of purchase, amount paid, amount due, subsequent payments and transferences of ownership, and date surrendered.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Guilderland tax assessment rolls

Series Number

A4612

Creator

• Guilderland (N.Y. : Town)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Cornwall-on-Hudson village board of trustees meeting minutes

Series Number

A4606

Creator

• Cornwall-on-Hudson (N.Y. : Village)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

New York Colony Council general entries

Series Number

A3169

Summary

Books of general entries contain the office copies of documents issued by colonial governors Richard Nicolls, Francis Lovelace, and Sir Edmund Andros. They reveal the governors' efforts to enact the policies of the British monarchy, and provide insight into seventeenth century society, commerce, industry, agriculture, law, and land development. Documents include orders, warrants, instructions, and letters to local officials, as well as travel passes, commercial licenses, marriage licenses, and land records.

Creator

• New York (Colony). Council

Access Restrictions

Access to original records is restricted due to moderate to severe burn damage. Microfilm is considered first use copy.

Title

New York State Department of State land appropriations, correspondence and maps

Series Number

A0460

Summary

This series consists of original, certified copies of descriptions of real property appropriated for parks and parkways by regional state park commissions, pursuant to Section 676a of the State Conservation Law. Most appropriations also include paper, linen, or blueprint maps of the property acquired by the state.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of State

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Interpretive poster of William de Leftwich Dodge murals

Series Number

B1865

Summary

This series consists of a poster produced by the Commission on the Restoration of the Capitol reproducing the wall and ceiling murals in the Governor's Reception Room. Accompanying the reproduction is a key that provides detailed explanations and interpretations of each of the individual murals. These murals depict major battles, naval engagements, and military leaders. Also included is an image of the Unknown Soldier.

Creator

• Manhattan Psychiatric Center

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Comptroller's Office specifications of tax forms to be used between State Tax Commission and Comptroller

Series Number

A1018

Summary

This series from the Comptroller's Office consists of blank printed forms with explanations of the use of each. Forms relate to the collection and distribution of the corporation, franchise and personal income tax; taxable transfers; and the motor vehicle taxes.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Field notes, monthly work, material, and cost estimates and measurements for Erie Canal enlargement

Series Number

11835

Summary

These notes taken by civil engineers and others employee are divided into three subseries. Subseries 1, field notes, provide information recorded during a survey such as tables, pencil sketches, and measurements of structures and supplies. Subseries two, monthly estimates of costs and materials, includes measurements of locks, levels, timber or stone used or needed; and subseries 3, contains measurements of materials needed on hand or used including measurements of iron, stone, gravel, areas to be painted, and of canal sections

Creator

• New York (State). Surveyor General

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Registration statements and annual financial reports of charitable organizations

Series Number

13011

Summary

This series consists of annual financial reports (pre-1992) and registration statements of charitable organizations that were "closed" (registrations cancelled or expired). Archives staff will not search unarranged accretions (post-1984 filings) except in response to a judicial order. File number listings and records remain open for searching by researchers.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Law. Charities Bureau

Access Restrictions

Restricted: Archives staff will not search unarranged accretions (post-1984 filings) except in response to a judicial order. File number listings and records remain open for searching by researchers.

Title

Syracuse Developmental Center clipping files

Series Number

B1656

Summary

The series consists of clipping files and a small amount of publicity material tracing the history and development of the Syracuse Developmental Center. The files were likely kept by the institution's museum.

Creator

• Syracuse Developmental Center

Access Restrictions

Restricted due to fragility. Use with assistance of archivist.

Title

Recognizance rolls

Series Number

J0002

Summary

The recognizance roll is a record of the undertaking of bail, made before a justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature. The roll contains the same information as is found in the plaintiff's declaration, followed by a statement of the obligation of the bail. The recognizance roll was the formal record upon which a plaintiff could bring an action against the defendant's bail.

Creator

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

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Office of Mental Health Office of Counsel legal files

Series Number

12045

Summary

These files were generated by the Department of Mental Hygiene's Office of Counsel, which acts as such to both the Commissioners of Mental Health and People with Developmental Disabilities. The bulk of the files document claims, legal suits, and grievances filed against the state and/or the department and contracts and agreements entered into by the department. Records include claim documentation, motion papers, affidavits, opinions, orders of dismissal, releases, grievances, contracts and agreements.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of Mental Health. Office of Counsel

Access Restrictions

Restricted in part in accordance with Section 33.13 of the New York State Mental Hygiene Law relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access to restricted records is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.