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Displaying 5566 Finding Aids
Title
- New York State Law Revision Commission meeting agendas and working files
Series Number
- 19331
Summary
- This series consists of agendas and copies of documents presented to members of the Law Revision Commission for their consideration and action. These documents include updates on studies in progress at the time, plans for future studies, and various other reports prepared by commission staff.
Creator
- New York (State). Law Revision Commission
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- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Research documentation and findings files
Series Number
- 16002
Summary
- This series consists of narrative and statistical material generated in the planning, development, and execution of various analytical and research projects in the Division of Operations. Such projects are undertaken to improve administrative and operating practices and to develop new operating systems. The files address findings, results, recommendations, and final reports.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Social Services. Division of Operations Analysis
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- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Kenneth B. Pick demographic and electoral statistics professional papers
Series Number
- B2552
Summary
- Kenneth B. Pick was a demographic analyst who held prominent positions at both the state legislature and at multiple state agencies. This series contains "Multivariate Application of Population Statistics" (MAPS) prepared by Pick, likely for the Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force. It also includes material generated by the Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment pertaining to the 1992 legislative redistricting in New York, and reports generated by the Legislature's Office of Statistical Information.
Creator
- Pick, Kenneth B., 1957-2014
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- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Appointment calendars
Series Number
- B2546
Summary
- These records consist of appointment calendars of regional engineer Edson S. Barnes, head of the Syracuse Regional Office. Calendars contain daily travel schedules, which include detailed descriptions of work performed or to be completed on specific canal locations. Site measurements and statistics are often included.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways. Syracuse Office
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- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Ledger books pertaining to canals
Series Number
- B0351
Summary
- This series consists of ledgers documenting expenses incurred by the State Engineer and Surveyor's office for the repair and construction of canals, as well as expenses related to road improvements; surveys; production of blueprints; and the repair of locks and bridges. The information is presented in tabular format and includes description of expense; date of expense; and amount (itemized and total).
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
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- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Population census of Indian reservations
Series Number
- A1832
Summary
- This volume contains the 1845 population schedules for all the Indian reservations in New York (except the reservations on Long Island). Census schedules are present for the following reservations or groups: Oneida, Onondaga, Tuscarora, Buffalo [Creek], Seneca of Cattaraugus, Cayuga of Cattaraugus, Seneca of Allegany, Tonawanda, and St. Regis [Mohawk]. Data collected is similar to the general population census but does not include voting, citizenship, or militia service.
Creator
- New York (State). Secretary of State
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- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Institution for the Blind statements sent to the Comptroller
Series Number
- B0437
Summary
- This series consists of annual, quarterly, and monthly financial statements sent to the State Comptroller by the Institution for the Blind. The statements provide summary information on receipts from the state treasury, counties, and sales of products manufactured at the institution; and disbursements for wages, salaries, supplies, and equipment. Also included are monthly reports of accounts arranged under various headings: cash; state treasurer; farm; broom shop; provisions; miscellaneous sources; merchandise; beadworks; and counties.
Creator
- New York State Institution for the Blind
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- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Administrative reports of Barge Canal Lock No. 22
Series Number
- B1729
Summary
- This series consists of daily and weekly reports and logs documenting the operation of Barge Canal Lock No.22 (Sylvan Beach). Daily reports contain detailed information on the number of daily lockages including time, direction of lockage, name or number of tugboat, and registration number. Weekly reports summarize the number of lockages, number of freight and pleasure crafts, and water elevations. Station logs include daily temperatures and generator usage while the daily logs note events that occurred at the lock.
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- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (New York) special bail pieces
Series Number
- JN508
Summary
- These special bail pieces were filed by the clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature at New York City. The bail piece states the names of the parties and the surety for satisfaction of the judgment if the plaintiff prevailed.
Creator
- New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (New York)
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- Use and reproduction of fragile documents may be restricted.
Title
- Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. archived websites
Series Number
- B2220
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the official website of Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr..
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1998-2013 : Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr.)
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- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Common rule books
Series Number
- JN520
Summary
- Common rule books contain a record of common rules (or orders) entered by the clerk upon motion by the attorney for the plaintiff or defendant. Rules prior to July 1, 1847, were entered by the clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature in New York City. Starting July 1, 1847, rules were entered by the clerk of the city and county of New York. Each entry contains the case title, date of rule, and rule granted.
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- New York County (N.Y.). Clerk's Office
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- Use and reproduction of fragile documents may be restricted.
Title
- Senator Darrel J. Aubertine archived website
Series Number
- B2208
Summary
- This series consists of an archival copy of the official website of Senator Darrel J. Aubertine.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (2008-2010 : Darrel J. Aubertine)
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- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Photographic display panels of college activities
Series Number
- B1067
Summary
- This series consists of photographic display panels that depict forestry students, faculty, classrooms, and buildings in Syracuse: the Ranger School at Wanakena, the Charles Lathrop Pack Experimental Forest at Warrensburg, and the Salamanca Forest Experiment Station at Red House.
Creator
- New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse University
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- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Maps, plans, details, and drawings of structures and locations for work on the Erie, Genesee Valley, Chemung, and Oswego canals
Series Number
- B0379
Summary
- This series documents the planning and estimating work done to various structures along the state's canals. The records include maps and plans of locations and structures for work done on the Erie (Middle and Western divisions only), Genesee Valley, Chemung, and Oswego canals, and at least one sheet relating to the Cayuga and Seneca Canal. The records date from the first canal enlargement through to the start of the canal improvements that became known as the Barge Canal system.
Creator
- New York (State). Executive Department
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- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Nutrition Watch Committee meeting agendas, minutes, and briefing books
Series Number
- B1073
Summary
- This series contains plans, presentations, agendas, meeting minutes, and reports of the Nutrition Watch Committee. This committee was formed in 1982 at the request of Governor Hugh L. Carey in order to monitor the "nutritional status" of the citizens of New York State, and to educate them about proper nutrition. The records reflect the cooperation of state and federal government officials in this effort.
Creator
- New York (State). Nutrition Watch Committee
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- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Records of predecessor agencies
Series Number
- 18761
Summary
- This series consists of transcripts of public hearing testimony gathered by two commissions in the course of investigating illegal activities. These records were forwarded to the New York State Temporary Commission of Investigation for retention.
Creator
- New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation
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- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Casino Gambling Study Panel hearing, research, and report files
Series Number
- 13634
Summary
- The Casino Gambling Study Panel was established to make recommendations concerning the economic, social, and employment impact of casinos; the ways that casino gambling might be used for economic development; how the industry might be taxed, and its potential revenue; and if casinos should be publicly operated or privately operated under government supervision. The series consists of public hearing transcripts and written testimony; research studies and reports; and staff data files pertaining to taxation, regulations, economic impact, and regional unemployment.
Creator
- New York (State). Casino Gambling Study Panel
Title
- Correspondence of Belle L. Moskowitz
Series Number
- B1715
Summary
- This series consists of 8 items of original and duplicate correspondence and related attachments between Governor Alfred E. Smith and Mrs. Belle L. Moskowitz of the Democratic Publicity Bureau. The documents pertain to such subjects as government reorganization, mortgages, bond issues, and housing.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1923-1928 : Smith)
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- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Application for license for private detective business
Series Number
- B1926
Summary
- This series consists of the original application and a bond for $3,000 from the Pinkerton Detective Agency requesting a license to work in New York State. The application was filed with the Office of the State Comptroller.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
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- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Colesville tax assessment rolls
Series Number
- A4745
Creator
- Colesville (N.Y. : Town)
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