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Displaying 5566 Finding Aids
Title
- Documents relating to refund of overpaid tolls
Series Number
- A1141
Summary
- Vouchers in this series contain affidavit of the master of a boat stating that he did not proceed to the point for which the original clearance was issued, and a receipt for amount of difference paid him. Attached is a copy of the original clearance given by the toll collector, giving name of boat; where from; where bound; nature, quantity, and weight of cargo; miles to travel; tolls due; and total charges.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Inventory of the furnishings in state buildings and offices in Albany
Series Number
- A4039
Summary
- The Bureau of Public Buildings allotted rooms to state agencies and officials, saw that the rooms were furnished, and took measures to preserve the furniture and other property in those offices. This series consists of a carbon transcript inventory listing: building; floor; name or room number or agency name; and quantity of each type of furniture, equipment, and machinery in each room. Durable goods such as desks, chairs, bookcases, typewriters, fire extinguishers, wastebaskets, and rugs were inventoried.
Creator
- New York (State). Bureau of Public Buildings
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Adirondack Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0001
Summary
- Adirondack Correctional Facility, located in Essex County, N.Y., is a medium security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
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
- Collins Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0015
Summary
- Collins Correctional Facility, located in Erie County, N.Y., is a medium security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
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
- Vouchers for expenses submitted by Board of Barber Examiners
Series Number
- A1155
Summary
- This series contains vouchers for travel and other expenses incurred by members of the Board of Barber Examiners and submitted to the Comptroller's Office. Also included are receipts and cancelled checks.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Record books of watersheds and related improvements in the Western Division of the Barge Canal
Series Number
- B0388
Summary
- This series consists of data, reports, maps, and related records on watersheds and related improvements in the Western Division of the Barge Canal. Records include reports on investigations of flood damage; proposed improvements; data and computations on discharges, river slopes, elevations, water levels, and flow; narratives on legal rights, statutes, and engineering issues relating to dams, bridges, and waterway access; descriptions of surveys done at state institutions; and lists of appropriation bills for work done on Indian reservations.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Superintendent of Common Schools calendar of appeal cases
Series Number
- B1928
Summary
- The judicial power to interpret school laws was vested in the Superintendent of Common Schools (later with the Superintendent of Public Instruction and beginning in 1904 with the Commissioner of Education). Any person can appeal the official actions of any local school official to the commissioner, whose decision is binding. This series consists of a calendar of cases appealed to the Superintendent of Common Schools. No original papers related to these cases exist.
Creator
- New York (State). Superintendent of Common Schools
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Factory Investigating Commission proofs of brief supporting the conviction of Jacob Balofsky
Series Number
- A3024
Summary
- This series consists of a brief submitted the Supreme Court Appellate Division, Second Department by the Factory Investigating Commission in the case of People of the State of New York v. Jacob Balofsky. The commission's brief argued against Balofsky's appeal of his conviction of violating Section 104 of the Labor Law for contracting with a woman to finish coats in a tenement residence.
Creator
- New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Senator Martin Connor archived website
Series Number
- B2212
Summary
- This series consists of an archival copy of the official website of Senator Martin Connor.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1978-2008 : Martin Connor)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Federal-Aid urban area boundary maps
Series Number
- 14155
Summary
- This series consists of maps of urban area boundaries drafted in district offices or modified from, U.S. Geological Survey quadrangle maps. Maps had to be approved by the U.S. Public Roads Administration or Bureau of Public Roads for states wishing to receive special aid for highways lying within urban areas. Some maps show all Federal-Aid highways systems; older maps show only primary, secondary, and urban routes.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Transportation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- State Education Department archived websites
Series Number
- B2165
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible websites of the New York State Education Department.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Internal case reports files
Series Number
- J2003
Summary
- The series consists of internal case reports, memoranda, and a small number of draft opinions, opinions, and dissenting opinions prepared by judges of the Court of Appeals, the state's highest court. The reports give background information on a case; outlines of the issues; points of law; and often a recommendation (e.g., that the judgment be affirmed without opinion; that a motion should be granted).
Creator
- New York (State). Court of Appeals
Access Restrictions
- Restricted according to Memorandum of Understanding between Court of Appeals and State Archives, dated January, 1993.
Title
- New York State Post Vietnam Coordinating Committee correspondence files
Series Number
- 14222
Summary
- Records of the Post Vietnam Coordinating Committee clearly document its focus on the deescalation of the Vietnam War, but they also relate to other topics such as educational opportunities for returning veterans, establishment of public works projects, encouragement of labor unions to develop on-the-job training programs, and housing needs of veterans. This series consists predominantly of correspondence, but also includes memorandums, reports, news clippings, journal articles, press releases, minutes of meetings, photographs, and meeting agenda.
Creator
- New York (State). Post Vietnam Coordinating Committee
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- County treasurers' returns of unpaid taxes on non-resident lands
Series Number
- B0941
Summary
- This series consists of returns listing parcels owned by non-residents who had not paid their taxes. Their property was subsequently sold in the tax sales. Each entry on a list states the parcel location, lot number, acreage, assessed value, and amount of tax due. Each list includes the town tax collector's affidavit that the taxes remain unpaid.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Daily reports and census records
Series Number
- B1487
Summary
- This series consists of daily census records maintained by staff of the State Lunatic Asylum (later Utica State Hospital). Records include total number of male and female patients with number admitted and discharged. Information generally includes brief notes concerning visitors; religious services or entertainment programs; departures, destinations and return of staff; thermometer and barometer readings; weather; meetings and unusual canal conditions. Of note are census statistics when half the population was transferred to Marcy State Hospital.
Creator
- Utica State Hospital (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Scarsdale Village Clerk records
Series Number
- A3353
Creator
- Scarsdale (N.Y. : Village)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Bear bounty affidavits
Series Number
- A1222
Summary
- This series consists of signed affidavits forwarded to the State Comptroller from Greene County officials certifying that the person named killed a bear(s) and is entitled to a ten-dollar bounty. The records contain the name of the Town Supervisor, Justice of the Peace, name of the Town and County, name of person collecting bounty, residence, location where bear was killed, date, amount of bounty, date of affidavit, date when bounty was paid, and the signature of the County Treasurer.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- State Museum Director's, State Geologist's, and State Paleontologist's album of diplomas and certificates
Series Number
- A0128
Summary
- The memorial album contains diplomas, honorary degrees, and certificates of election to scientific and natural history societies awarded to James Hall former director of in the State Museum. Included are the Governor's proclamation designating Hall as State Geologist and Paleontologist indefinitely (1893) and a resolution of the State Assembly absolving Hall of all charges against his integrity (1896).
Creator
- New York State Museum of Natural History
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Warrants issued
Series Number
- A1236
Summary
- This series consists of warrants issued by the Comptroller's Office for the payment of mandated State expenses. Later warrants request loans to equip and provide for the State Militia.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Taconic Developmental and Disabilities Services Office recreational program records
Series Number
- B2824
Summary
- Potential Unlimited was a private entity that worked with the Wassaic Developmental Center and Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office between 1995 and 1999 to bring music, art, and the performing arts to those with developmental disabilities via workshops, music lessons, etc. Records documenting these activities include photographs, slides, brochures, media advertisements, press releases, and video performances.
Creator
- New York (State). Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Access Restrictions
- Photographs depicting patients are 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.