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Title

Office of the Professions archived websites

Series Number

B2176

Summary

This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the Office of the Professions, which is part of the New York State Education Department.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Office of the Professions

Access Restrictions

Attempting to search the online verification system will automatically redirect users from the archived websites included in this series to the current, live version of the website.

Title

Office of Mental Health patient case files

Series Number

14231

Summary

This series consists of the official forms and administrative data documenting the admission, legal status, assessment, treatment planning, treatment, and discharge of patients in the state's mental health facilities. Records include admission, death, and discharge records; patient photographs; census statistics; and autopsy reports of patients in facilities across the state.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of Mental Health

Access Restrictions

Restricted permanently in accordance with Section 33.13 of the Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.

Title

Registers of the clerk of the court of appeals

Series Number

J2010

Summary

The series consists of chronological log books recording daily appeals or motions argued or submitted to the court, and appeals and motions heard, listed by caption with arguing counsel. There is a significant gap in the series for the years 1917 through 1924.

Creator

• New York (State). Court of Appeals

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Abstracts of appointments of Commissioners of Deeds for other states, territories, and foreign countries

Series Number

B0007

Summary

This series consists of abstracts probably provided by the Secretary of State's office accounting for the expiration date of the terms of office of commissioners of deeds in other states, territories and foreign countries. Volume 1 lists the appointee's name; residence; commission date and the previous officer. Volume 2 also includes the date the oath of office was taken or filed. Volume 3 includes the appointment date or expiration date of term in office and appointee name and residence.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of State

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing stockholder questionnaire files

Series Number

B1319

Summary

The commission collected these completed stockholder questionnaires in order to compile information on stock and bond holdings and transactions in harness racing associations. The questionnaires require detailed information about individuals' acquisition of, income from, and transfer of stock and bonds in harness racing licensees, lessors, concessionaires, and contractors.

Creator

• New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing

Access Restrictions

All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.

Title

Minutes of causes

Series Number

J0161

Summary

The Court for the Trial of Impeachments and Corrections of Errors was abolished by the Constitution of 1846. Thereafter its powers regarding corrections of errors rested in the Court of Appeals. This volume is a register of cases reviewed by or appealed to the court. Each entry gives the names of litigants and attorneys, type of case, and dates when papers were filed, arguments heard, and orders entered. The entries also indicate the final determination of the court.

Creator

• New York (State). Court for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Manhattan State Hospital incident reports

Series Number

B2610

Summary

This series documents a wide variety of incidents involving patients and staff. Types of incidents reported typically include altercations between patients, escapes, accidents, staff complaints, and reports of staff infractions. Reports give details of investigations conducted and conclusions reached. Also included are copies of correspondence and reports of transfers to other facilities.

Creator

• Manhattan State Hospital

Access Restrictions

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 of Mental Health.

Title

Orders of circuit judges on motions for new trials or for commissions

Series Number

J0175

Summary

This series consists mostly of orders of circuit judges granting or denying motions for new trials after hearing arguments on bills of exceptions. Also included are a few orders granting motions to take testimony from out of state material witnesses. Each order lists title of the cause, date and substance of the decision, and the judges' signature. Some decisions are accompanied by affidavits of motions for a commission.

Creator

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

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Manhattan State Hospital annual reports

Series Number

B2604

Summary

The series consists of published volumes of annual reports of the board of managers of the Manhattan State Hospital summarizing the management and progress of the institution.

Creator

• Manhattan State Hospital

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Rural counties correspondence and events files

Series Number

19067

Summary

This series consists of correspondence, reports, brochures, and other records documenting contacts between the Office of Rural Affairs and local government officials in rural counties. The bulk of the records are files of events including dedications, celebrations, meetings, radio interviews, inter-county visits, and teleconferences. Records also include promotional brochures and correspondence sent by local officials to the governor and correspondence with officials in other states.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of Rural Affairs

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Commissions by the Governor for notaries public, recess appointments

Series Number

B0013

Summary

This series consists of commissions for notaries public appointed by the governor during legislative recesses. Information includes appointee name, residence by town, commission date, expiration date of term in office, county of appointment, and the names of the acting governor, deputy secretary of state and governor's secretary. Some volumes contain copies of the commissions with typed lists of all the appointments made on any particular day, arranged in alphabetical order by county.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of State

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Supreme Court Appellate Division Second Department records and briefs

Series Number

J2004

Creator

• New York (State). Supreme Court. Appellate Division. Second Department

Access Restrictions

Restricted: any volume containing a Family Court case or a Supreme Court matrimonial case is restricted; restrictions are permanent for Family Court cases; 100 years for matrimonial cases.

Title

Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority archived websites

Series Number

B2162

Summary

This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority.

Creator

• Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Register's notes of cases heard by Chancellor Walworth

Series Number

J1082

Summary

This series consists of notes made, presumably, by the register of the Court of Chancery, of cases heard by Chancellor Reuben H. Walworth. Entries include the title of the case, the name of the solicitor for the petitioner, claimant, or appellant and the outcome of the case.

Creator

• New York (State). Court of Chancery

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Abstracts and analyses of bills

Series Number

B1682

Summary

This series consists of monthly abstracts or analyses of bills paid by the New York State Asylum for Idiots (later the New York State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children). Entries are by type of product or commodity and cover salaries, provisions, utilities, maintenance and repairs, inmate needs (clothing, transportation, funeral expenses), medical supplies, shop and farm supplies, and household needs.

Creator

• Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Ovid town and village board meeting minutes

Series Number

A4639

Summary

Microfilmed records include town clerk's record and minute books (1828-1997) and village of Ovid board of trustees minute books (1929-1997).

Creator

• Ovid (N.Y. : Town)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Hearing transcripts of the Strong Investigation of charges against the State Board of Charities

Series Number

A3156

Summary

The Commissioner of Public Charities of New York City charged the State Board of Charities with neglecting its responsibility toward institutions for children in the city. This series documents Charles Strong's investigation into the management and affairs of the board relating to the charges. Records include transcripts of testimony; lists of witnesses and hearing dates; partial list of hearing exhibits; and one exhibit in the form of a letter from an institution protesting its inspection ranking.

Creator

• New York (State). State Board of Charities

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Catholic parole agent's record of employment and conduct of paroled inmates

Series Number

A3142

Summary

Catholic Chaplains served as Parole Agent for Catholic inmates. This series consists of the Chaplains notes used to keep track of paroled inmates. Information may include inmate name, number; date paroled; date received in institution; to whom and where paroled; occupation; conduct at work and home; date ran away from home; possible whereabouts and if caused by home conditions. Also included are statistics on inmates at the institution, paroled, and escaped. Records are restricted.

Creator

• New York (State). State Industrial School

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

Syracuse Developmental Center closing ceremony exhibits

Series Number

B1696

Summary

These exhibits, created as part of its closing ceremonies, consist of mounted photographs forming a retrospective on the Syracuse Developmental Center (SDC). The images depict facilities and programs; farm colonies; original buildings; demolition of the Syracuse State School and construction of the new school; vocational programs; services; training; and students, staff, and advocates.

Creator

• Syracuse Developmental Center

Access Restrictions

Images depicting students 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.

Title

Thruway Authority Department of Information and Commercial Affairs press clippings file

Series Number

B0588

Summary

This series consists of newspaper articles, press releases, and editorials relating to all aspects of Thruway construction, openings, and operations. They were collected to monitor the effects of the public relations campaign mounted by the Thruway Authority and serve as a record of progress in construction and Thruway operations. Topics include individuals connected with the Thruway; communities along the Thruway corridor; economic effects; bonds; facilities; and safety.

Creator

• New York State Thruway Authority. Department of Information and Commercial Affairs

Access Restrictions

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