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Title

List of corporations dissolved and annulments of dissolutions of corporations

Series Number

12958

Summary

This series contains official lists of corporations to be dissolved, notices of erroneous inclusion in dissolutions of corporations, copies of the New York State Bulletin, and memorandums from the Department of Taxation and Finance to the Secretary of State regarding announcements of proclamations of dissolution.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of State

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Finnish Information Bureau seized files

Series Number

L0033

Summary

The Joint Legislative Committee to Investigate Seditious Activities, known as the "Lusk Committee" for its chairman Clayton R. Lusk, seized these records in raids of the Finnish Information Bureau, a propaganda office set up in the United States by the exiled Red Government of Finland. Records include correspondence, texts of speeches, and articles from American and Finnish newspapers and journals. Records pertain to alleged atrocities committed by the White government in Finland and to events occurring in Russia during the period.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee to Investigate Seditious Activities

Access Restrictions

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

Title

New York State Council of Environmental Advisers subject files

Series Number

11289

Summary

The Council of Environmental Advisors was created in 1970 to provide special counsel to the governor on environmental policy development. This series consists of correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, hearing materials, budget materials, legislation, taskforce reports, project files, and publications produced by the council.

Creator

• New York (State). Council of Environmental Advisers

Access Restrictions

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

Title

New York State Department of Transportation Passenger and Freight Safety Division railroad regulatory case files

Series Number

20054

Summary

This series consists of the original case files documenting the Department of Transportation's (DOT) regulation of the state's railroads from 1971 onward. DOT initially placed regulatory responsibility in its Regulation Division, although that function was later the responsibility of the Passenger and Freight Safety Division. Despite the title of the division, the cases actually concern all regulatory matters, including those with no safety implications.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Transportation. Passenger and Freight Safety Division

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Speech files

Series Number

20732

Summary

These files from the Division of the Budget include invitations from various groups, speeches, relevant background information for the speeches, charts and visual aids used during the speeches, press clippings, and other material related to presentations given by the Executive Director.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget. Executive Offices

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Register of fires investigated

Series Number

A4262

Summary

This series consists of a register of fires investigated. Included are extracts of letters, most addressed to Thomas J. Ahearn, State Fire Marshal, recommending that a case be closed or stay open pending further investigation. The volume includes an alphabetic name index to person or business that experienced a fire or to the attorney or agent investigating it.

Creator

• New York (State). Fire Marshal

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Cashbook

Series Number

B1232

Summary

This series consists of a cashbook that served as an on-going record of the prison's income, expenditures, and cash balances. The funds relate principally to prison industries. Recorded under various prison accounts, information includes cash receipts, deposits, balances and cash disbursements.

Creator

• Auburn Prison

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Office of South Mall Construction central subject files

Series Number

15762

Summary

This series consists of subject files created and used by the Director of the Office of South Mall Construction. Files cover aspects of the South Mall construction project (including planning, design, and construction) as well as legal issues generated by the project. Records include correspondence, project and event related photographs, reports, engineering drawings, published materials, labor documentation, contracts, legal and financial documents, claim materials, and information on contractors and consultants employed on the project.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of General Services. Office of South Mall Construction

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

War Council citizen assistance and preparation films

Series Number

A4289

Summary

This series contains five black-and-white, 16mm films produced by the Department of Health singly or in conjunction with the New York State War Council. These films explain the programs of the Health Department or War Council which offered aid or advice to citizens. With these films, these government bodies hoped to alleviate citizens' concerns about war time disruptions of their lives and to boost efficiency and productivity.

Creator

• New York (State). Nursing Council for War Service

Access Restrictions

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

Title

New York State Department of State photocopy of list of records and original wills delivered by Samuel Bayard, Secretary of the Colony, to John Morin Scott, Secretary of State

Series Number

A3280

Summary

This series contains photocopies of documents, the originals of which are in the records of the Colonial Office in the Public Record Office (Series C.O. 5, vol. 175). The documents include a list of record books kept by, and original wills filed with, the Secretary of the Colony of New York during the period of British occupation of New York City and Long Island during the American Revolution.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of State

Access Restrictions

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

Title

List of newspapers for publishing proposals for printing Session Laws of 1862

Series Number

A0945

Summary

This series from the Comptroller's Office consists of lists of newspapers authorized to publish proposals for printing the session laws. List names newspapers by county, gives a date (of publication), and is signed at the end by the Secretary of State.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Issues of "Marcy News" newsletter

Series Number

B1540

Summary

This series consists of approximately 100 issues of "Marcy News" produced at Marcy State Hospital (later Marcy Psychiatric Center). Newsletters feature or document remarks by director and chaplain; staff activities, commendations, and achievements; initiatives such as blood donation drives and bake sales; reports from various units and buildings; announcements of social events; and sponsor advertisements.

Creator

• Marcy Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)

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

Title

Office of Addiction Services and Supports archived websites

Series Number

B2049

Summary

This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible websites of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports, which until September 2019 was named the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of Addiction Services and Supports

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Accounts of unpaid taxes assessed on non-resident lands

Series Number

11276

Summary

This series contains accounts of unpaid taxes on lands owned by non-residents. Through 1893 the records cover all counties except New York (Manhattan); after 1893 only Forest Preserve counties are represented. The accounts were prepared by the town tax collectors, certified as accurate by the county treasurer, and forwarded to the state comptroller for filing. Accounts list parcels owned by non-residents on which taxes were unpaid, and show the acreage, assessed valuation, and amount of tax due.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

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 lecture files

Series Number

A3294

Creator

• New York State Museum

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Department of Health Commissioner's Office subject files

Series Number

13307

Summary

These subject files contain correspondence, memorandums, newspaper clippings, printed materials, reports, press releases, speeches, legislative and grant proposals, and hearing testimony. The files deal with such health related issues such as abortion, care for the disabled and handicapped, substance abuse, public health education, and rising medical costs. Files also document health-related research projects and the various commissioners' relationships with health care organizations.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Health. Commissioner's Office

Access Restrictions

13307-09: Use of originals is restricted; consult photocopies of letters in master file.

Title

Auburn Prison contractor bid files relating to the purchase of food, equipment, and supplies

Series Number

B1226

Summary

This series consists of records used to select contractors for food, equipment, and supplies for Auburn Prison, the prison farm, and the prison's road camps. Most records are specifications and proposal compiled by contractors bidding on supplies. They detail items to be purchased, quantity required, contract period and directions regarding price, payment, and delivery. Also included are lists that include conditions of individual contracts and names and addresses of winning bidders.

Creator

• Auburn Prison

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Daily log relating to guard duty

Series Number

B0138

Summary

The volumes in this series were used to record the daily activities and work assignments of guards at Elmira Reformatory. Assignments are listed for up to eighty locations in the institution. Volumes also include remarks regarding unusual events, incidents, disciplinary measures, and staff absences.

Creator

• Elmira Reformatory

Access Restrictions

Portions of the series are restricted to protect personal privacy. Access may be permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the State Archives.

Title

Annual statements of accounts of Register, Assistant Register, and Clerks

Series Number

J0076

Summary

This series consists of annual financial statements made by the Register, Assistant Register, and Clerks of the Chancery Circuits pursuant to the 127th rule of the court. These statements were submitted to an Injunction or Taxing Master who was required to audit them, certify to their accuracy, and file them with the Chancellor or the appropriate Vice Chancellor. Each statement contains a listing by suit or matter of funds in possession of the court.

Creator

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

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

Title

Book of general and special orders

Series Number

B0110

Summary

This series consists of copies of general and special orders from Agent and Warden of Clinton State Prison concerning the duties of keepers and guards, rules for prisoners, and other administrative procedures.

Creator

• Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

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