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Displaying 5566 Finding Aids
Title
- Physician's daily log of inmates received, treated and discharged
Series Number
- B1249
Summary
- This series consists of the Clinton Prison physician's log of daily, monthly, and yearly totals of information on the Clinton inmate population. Information includes inmate count; number discharged, died, transferred or received, applied for medical treatment, treated, not treated, excused, and days excused; and names of inmates who attempted escape, escaped or recaptured; died; transferred or were received from other prisons. Also included is a log of meals served and average cost per meal.
Creator
- Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Annual financial reports and expense exhibits of insurance companies
Series Number
- 14361
Summary
- This series contains original audited annual financial statements and expense exhibits filed by all insurance companies licensed in New York State.
Creator
- New York (State). Insurance Division
Access Restrictions
- Series is partially restricted. State Archives staff will review requests for specific documents and disclose in accordance with New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).
Title
- Quadrangle map packets
Series Number
- B2026
Summary
- This series consists of data used to update master overlay quadrangle maps maintained by the former Department of Transportation Map Information Unit. Included are previous edition compilation manuscripts; current edition reviews of county highways, railroads, city schools, and current edition proof copies to DOT Regions and County Planning Offices not transferred to the compilation manuscript. Some quad map packets contain master transparencies.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Transportation. Map Information Unit
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Brewster Central School District board of education meeting minute books
Series Number
- A4594
Summary
- Microfilm includes the official meeting minutes of the school board, including all records accepted as part of the minutes: CSE placements, resolutions, appointments, resignations, board policies, voter information, bid awards, and other administrative matters.
Creator
- Brewster Central School District (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Lewisboro records
Series Number
- A4580
Creator
- Lewisboro (N.Y. : Town)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Sing Sing Prison admission registers
Series Number
- B0143
Summary
- This series consists of information on each incarcerated individual received at the prison. The early volumes provide information such as: admission date; alias; county from which received; age; birthplace; marital and family status; residence; height; weight; complexion; eye and hair color; other physical characteristics; if they could read or write; language spoken; religion; habits (drinking, smoking); occupation; date convicted; crime; term of sentence; and judge. Later volumes were modified several times to include additional information.
Creator
- Sing Sing Prison
Access Restrictions
- B0143-98: Access to original volume is restricted; digitized version and photocopy are first-use copies.
Title
- State Coordinating Committee on the South Mall Project monthly progress reports
Series Number
- 16204
Summary
- This series from the Office of General Services Design and Construction contains reports of the South Mall Coordinating Committee. Many reports include black-and-white photographs, annotated site plans, and other documentation of ongoing construction. Included is the general manager's report the problems on the South Mall and a general picture of the situation as it existed at the time.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of General Services. Design and Construction
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Register of outgoing mail
Series Number
- A1996
Summary
- This series consists of the following information for each item mailed: date; type of mailing, e.g. "Children's letter", "Notice to parent", "Notice of commitment", "Parole circular", "Parole orders", "For Mr. Haas", and "Dept. of Discipline"; addressee's name, address, city, and state; and notation if the mailing was returned. Some records may be restricted.
Creator
- New York (State). State 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
- Audio recordings of programs about the Thruway
Series Number
- B0593
Summary
- This series consists of audio disks of programs about the Thruway. Programs include "Four Hundred Miles of Progress," A Documentary on the New York State Thruway Narrated by Alan Cole/Danny Fusco; and "Thruway Discussion, Citizen's Committee." Records are restricted subject to approval by conservation supervisor regarding playback equipment.
Creator
- New York State Thruway Authority. Department of Public Information and Business Promotion
Access Restrictions
- Restricted:Subject to approval by conservation supervisor regarding playback equipment.
Title
- New York State Governor Malcolm Wilson index to central subject files of Governor Wilson
Series Number
- B1855
Summary
- This series indexes accrections 13682-78A and 13682-96B, Central Subject and Correspondence Files of Governor Malcolm Wilson, 1973-1974.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1973-1974 : Wilson)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Vouchers and accounts of Commissioners of Quarantine, New York City
Series Number
- A1028
Summary
- Vouchers for supplies and services for the office of commissioners of Quarantine and for its tug boat, "State of New York"; transmittal letters of the president of the Board of Commissioners of Quarantine; and a statement of money disbursed for repairs and maintenance, 1904-1905. Also included is a schedule of outstanding accounts for the Quarantine Station on Staten Island for 1924.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Description of New York State Militia by location
Series Number
- A4150
Summary
- These two volumes describe New York State Militia units by location during the 1840s and 1850s. It is likely that a portion of the series was generated in response to Chapter 270 of the Laws of 1846, which stipulated that all able-bodied white male citizens between the ages of eighteen and forty-five in the state be enrolled in the militia by the commanding officer of the company district in which they resided.
Creator
- New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Division of Human Rights Office of Counsel subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- 19281
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes, reports, manuals, bulletins, training materials, complainant information sheets, staffing records, and other records which document the division's general policies, positions, strategies, and interaction with other agencies. Many records document a class action suit in which the division was ordered to clear a fourteen-year backlog of discrimination cases.
Creator
- New York (State). State Division of Human Rights
Access Restrictions
- Records pertaining to discrimination cases are restricted in part. Disclosable documents include the initial complaint and the final determination. Other documents will be disclosed as permitted by the New York State Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law Art. 6).
Title
- Orders for publication of statutes and notices in newspapers
Series Number
- A0322
Summary
- The series consists of publication orders and related material sent to newspapers by the Secretary of State requesting public printing of documents filed with the department. Records include lists of newspapers designated to publish notices, a mailing log; and printed copies of the published notices. Documents to be printed include session laws, vetoed senate and assembly bills; concurrent resolutions; orders amending rules of county clerks and the Supreme Court; and notices of special elections and certifications of voting returns.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Publications and newsletters
Series Number
- B1699
Summary
- The series consists of scattered single issues of publications and newsletters pertinent to the field of mental retardation. They were probably retained based on the presence of articles relating to the school's programs or facilities, or to staff development. Included are copies of "Mental Hygiene News" (1942-1952); "New York State Personnel News" (1950-1954); "Youth Board News" (1957); "Mental Hospitals" (1953, 1960); and "The Psychiatric Aide" (1946, 1951).
Creator
- Syracuse State School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Questionnaires on hospital accommodations of county poorhouses
Series Number
- A1982
Summary
- Questionnaires provide information on medical facilities and conditions in poorhouse hospitals: amount of space; amount and type of facilities, including special facilities; names and salaries of medical personnel; dietary practices and kitchen facilities; sanitary conditions; heating, plumbing, and other utilities; number of patients in the previous year; number of deaths and the causes; number of recoveries; and number currently being treated and their illnesses.
Creator
- New York (State). State Board of Charities
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Education Department departmental long range plan
Series Number
- B0587
Summary
- This series consists of a general planning statement and individual planning statements for major program or administrative areas in the Education Department including Center on Innovation; Vocational Rehabilitation; Research and Evaluation; Cultural Education; Higher and Professional Education; Science and Technology; Intercultural Relations in Education; Elementary, Secondary and Continuing Education; and Regents Examination and Scholarship Center.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Card file to case files of charges and complaints against public officials
Series Number
- B1841
Summary
- This is apparently the original, incomplete card file that partially indexes charges, complaints and investigations in Series A0531, Investigation Case Files. The case files relate to investigations, conducted by the governor or by commissioners appointed by the governor, into charges of misconduct in office or neglect of duty by state and local government agencies and officials.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Livingston County tax assessment rolls
Series Number
- A4622
Creator
- Livingston (N.Y. : County)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Letters patent issued to Philip Embury and others
Series Number
- B2390
Summary
- Original letters patent documenting the grant of 8000 acres of land in Albany County to Philip Embury and others.
Creator
- New York (Colony). Secretary
Access Restrictions
- Restricted due to fragile condition of the material.