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Title

New York State Supreme Court of Judicature (New York) clerk's register of cases argued and decided

Series Number

JN510

Summary

This register contains entries for cases placed on the calendar and argued during May term, 1842. Disposition of each case is indicated. Cases include arguments on demurrer, motions for a new trial (including a few criminal convictions), motions to set aside a referee's report, and applications for a special writ (attachment against a defaulting sheriff, mandamus, habeas corpus, etc.). There are a few entries relating to partition of real property and the admission of attorneys to practice in the court.

Creator

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

Access Restrictions

Use and reproduction of fragile documents may be restricted.

Title

Transcripts of minutes of meetings of the Board of Regents

Series Number

B1057

Creator

• University of the State of New York. President of the University and Commissioner of Education

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Subject index to laws

Series Number

A1194

Summary

This index was apparently created by the Comptroller's Office as a reference to legislation relevant to its functions. For each subject a brief title or description of the pertinent law and its citation (year, chapter, and section) are included.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

State Engineer and Surveyor certified abstracts of expenditures

Series Number

B0349

Creator

• New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Mortgages filed in Register's Office

Series Number

J4061

Summary

This series consists of copies of mortgages. Court rules required the Master involved in the sale of mortgaged property to file a copy of the mortgage with the Register, Assistant, or clerk of the court.

Creator

• New York (State). Court of Chancery

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Bridge survey registers

Series Number

B0361

Summary

This series documents technical information for bridges spanning the Erie Canal in the Eastern Division and Western Division. Information includes bridge number, location, how used, description of truss, engineering specifications, towpath, berme abutments, and remarks on defects in plan or workmanship.

Creator

• New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Commissioners of the Canal Fund index to unidentified canal accounts

Series Number

B1719

Summary

This series consists of one bound index to an unidentified ledger created by the Commissioners of the State Canal Fund. The actual ledger is not believed to be extant. The index contains references to banks, canals, personal names, officials, funds, stocks, and types of expenditures.

Creator

• New York (State). Commissioners of the Canal Fund

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Annual financial and statistical reports of school districts

Series Number

13638

Summary

This series contains annual financial and statistical reports submitted by school districts to the New York State Education Department's Bureau of Statistical Services. Statistical reports generally provide information concerning the number and value of school facilities, the number of staff members and pupils, and miscellaneous information concerning specific state-mandated types of instruction given. Financial reports have statements of bond receipts and payments, school funds, district indebtedness, assessed valuation, and other revenue receipts and payments for expenses.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of Statistical Services

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Senator John J. Bonacic archived websites

Series Number

B2210

Summary

This series consists of archival copies of the official websites of Senator John J. Bonacic.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1999-2018 : John J. Bonacic)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Reports on action taken on Regents' Inquiry recommendations within the State Education Department

Series Number

A2029

Summary

The reports in this series assess the action taken within the State Education Department in response to the recommendations of the Regents' Inquiry into the Character and Cost of Public Education, conducted from 1935 to 1938. Each report presents both the recommendations of and the actions taken in response to one aspect of the Regents' Inquiry. The subjects of these reports are: secondary education; the elementary school; school district organization; economies in school costs; state aid; the teacher; colleges and universities; adult education; the State Education Department; and school health and physical education.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Division of Research

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Study Commission for New York City administrative and investigative files

Series Number

A3337

Summary

The State Study Commission for New York City was established in 1971. It investigated and prepared reports on the management of three New York City agencies, two housing programs, and the city pension system. The series consists of records of the commission's chief counsel, John F. Keenan, and document one of the many state efforts to investigate and reform New York City government. The records cover commission investigations of management controls in selected New York City agencies.

Creator

• New York (State). State Study Commission for New York City

Access Restrictions

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

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Ellicott (N.Y.) meeting minutes of Planning Board, Town Board and Zoning Board of Appeals

Series Number

A4458

Summary

This series consists of the official minutes of the planning board, town board, and zoning board of appeals for the Town of Ellicott.

Creator

• Ellicott (N.Y. : Town)

Access Restrictions

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

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Project maps for cession of concurrent jurisdiction of Fort Drum military installation

Series Number

A3323

Summary

This series consists of maps sent to the Secretary of State to complete the application of the U.S. Attorney General to enable the federal government to have sole jurisdiction over Fort Drum military reservation. Information on maps include area and description of the original reservation, custody and accountability of acquired and disposed acreage, and boundary lines of the installation as completed from deed descriptions and aerial surveys. Maps are base maps revised to show boundary changes and new markers.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of State

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Affidavits of publication of tax sale and redemption notices

Series Number

B0931

Summary

This series documents the announcement of pending tax-sales and redemptions of lands. Included are affidavits of publication of tax sale and redemption notices for land to be sold for taxes; county treasurers' receipts; notices of mortgage liens on land to be sold for taxes; published lists of lands to be sold; lists of newspapers publishing the notices; and lists of people receiving the notices. Also included are a map and tax assessment lists for draining a marsh in Madison County.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Bonds and correspondence regarding public defense

Series Number

A1252

Summary

This series consists of bonds, schedule of receipts for reimbursement of New York State stock and correspondence concerning the issuance of bonds used for New York's defense. Bond information includes issue date, to whom, and for what amount; schedule of receipts information includes reimbursement date, holders name, attorney, certificate number, certificate date, amount, and bonds interest rate. Most correspondence is from bankers to the Comptroller's Office about the issuance of the bonds. Also included are bonds issued by law.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Youth Commission meeting minutes

Series Number

B2840

Summary

This series consists of meeting minutes from the New York State Youth Commission. The minutes document the agenda, meeting time and those in attendance.

Creator

• New York (State). Youth Commission

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of these records.

Title

Museum and cultural institution charter and registration files

Series Number

B2698

Summary

Records include copies of petitions, charters, questionnaires, governing and fiscal documents, nonprofit documentation and tax forms, annual reports, informational and promotional materials, facility onsite review materials, recommendations prepared for Board of Regents, charter approval notices, correspondence, and other related material.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Deputy Commissioner's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Putnam Continental Artillery, Company C minute book

Series Number

A0164

Summary

This series consists of minutes of business meetings and accounts of the company. These records are restricted due to severe burn damage.

Creator

• New York (State). Adjutant General's Office

Access Restrictions

Restricted due to severe burn damage. Use under supervision of an archivist.

Title

Annual reports and war agency directories

Series Number

A4302

Summary

This series contains four annual reports of the New York State War Council and a report from the War Council's predecessor, the Council of Defense, which were assembled and circulated in order to inform all concerned parties of the war work undertaken by the council's many agencies. These reports explain the organization's divisions and the divisions' responsibilities and programs, and list senior personnel. Also included are two directories of federal, state, and "semi-official" agencies involved in the war work.

Creator

• New York State War Council

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Long Island State Park Commission meeting minutes

Series Number

B2868

Summary

This series documents the board proceedings of the Long Island State Park Commission and several closely related bodies: Bethpage Corporation, Bethpage Park Authority, Jones Beach State Parkway Authority, Long Island State Park and Recreation Commission, and New York State Council of Parks. Also included are the published minutes of the New York State Board of Commissioners of the Land Office. Summarized information regarding the creation, maintenance, and management of state parks and parkways, in addition to many other issues, can be found in this series.

Creator

• Long Island State Park Commission