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Title

Transportation legislation planning files

Series Number

11837

Summary

These records document Department of Transportation policy development through preparation, support, or opposition to legislative proposals concerning city, county, and interstate highways as well as other transportation issues. Included are bill proposals and laws; bill summaries, bill legislative history, and arguments; Governor's message of approval or veto of bills; maps depicting plans for highway construction or route designation; press releases; news clippings; and city council resolutions approving the Department's plans for highways.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Transportation. Office of Planning and Development

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Boundary line maps

Series Number

B1867

Summary

This series consists of maps compiled by the Office of the Secretary of State in its capacity as the general recording office for the government of New York State. The maps depict boundaries between New York and other states such as New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Also included is a plan and profile relating to the Spuyten Duyvil Parkway which lays out the streets, avenues, roads, parkways, public parks, squares and places in the twelfth, twenty-third and twenty-fourth wards of the City of New York".

Creator

• New York (State). Secretary of State

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Port Jervis meeting minute books and tax assessment rolls

Series Number

A4604

Summary

Microfilmed records consist of minutes of the board of trustees of the village of Port Jervis (1900-1907) and the common council of the city of Port Jervis (1907-1993); and tax assessment rolls for the village and city (1900-1993).

Creator

• Port Jervis (N.Y. : City)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Thruway Authority Department of Information and Commercial Affairs public relations planning and publications files

Series Number

B0589

Summary

This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, itineraries, reports, news releases, photographs, promotional brochures and pamphlets concerning public relations activities conducted by the Thruway Authority. The files mostly relate to opening ceremonies for each newly completed section of the Thruway, and inspection tours conducted for groups interested in the Thruway. From its establishment in 1950, the Authority exercised an active public relations program designed to distribute information to the public and to promote support for and use of the Thruway.

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.

Title

Exhibit material

Series Number

B1697

Summary

The exhibit material, possibly from of the New York exhibit at the Pan-American Exposition of 1901 includes illustrations of instructional techniques, student products, and educational programs. Also shown are student activities relating to music, physical education, and sewing from the Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children (originally the New York State Asylum for Idiots). Other exhibit material includes reproductions of student progress reports and sample classwork like knitting, crochet, letters, and other writing exercises.

Creator

• Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children

Access Restrictions

Restricted due to fragility, pending treatment.Use with assistance of archivist.

Title

Catholic parole agent's records of interviews with and institutional histories of inmates

Series Number

A3143

Summary

Catholic Chaplains served as parole agents for Catholic inmates. This series consists of background information on newly admitted inmates. Information includes inmate name and number; division to which assigned; interview date; date received; if previously institutionalized; cause of commitment; and if parents alive: location, occupation. A few entries include information on inmate's character or religious training. 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

Administration Committee and Interpretive Programs Committee monthly agency meeting reports

Series Number

21704

Summary

This series consists of monthly reports, as well as minutes, agendas, and reports, received from relevant Adirondack Park Agency staff or units by the Administration and Interpretive Programs committees.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Transportation. Base Mapping Unit

Title

Correspondence relating to research on the song of the wood pewee

Series Number

A3157

Summary

This series consists of correspondence to and from Dr. Wallace Craig concerning his research into the song of the wood pewee. Most of the correspondence is with observers of the wood pewee who sent Craig records of its song. Some song records are included.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Champlain (N.Y.) board of trustees minute books and tax assessment rolls

Series Number

A4638

Summary

Microfilmed records include minute books of the village Board of Trustees (1873-1998) and tax assessment rolls (1872-1997, with gaps) that include separately filed tax warrants/verifications.

Creator

• Champlain (N.Y. : Village)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Institutional accounts

Series Number

B1683

Summary

This series consists of accounts of money received and expended by the New York State Asylum for Idiots and the Syracuse Institution for Feeble-Minded Children. Accounts show bills paid; institutional receipts and disbursements and statements for goods purchased. Included are superintendent's accounts; receipts and disbursements; institutional expenses; and goods purchased from vendors.

Creator

• Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Senate resolutions confirming Governors' appointments for notaries public

Series Number

B0012

Summary

This series consists of senate resolutions confirming governors' appointments for notaries public. Information includes the date, counties for which notaries were appointed, length of term, expiration date of term, and the signatures of the president and clerk of the senate. Attached to the resolutions are typed carbon copies of the names and addresses of all of the notaries appointed.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of State

Access Restrictions

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

Title

State agency advocacy and regulatory review files

Series Number

19066

Summary

The series consists of a wide range of records documenting interaction among the Office of Rural Affairs and other state agencies, the governor's office, and taskforces. Records include correspondence and memoranda, reports, minutes, and drafts of proposed regulations. Topics include proposed time-of-use utility charges; management initiatives promoted by the Public Service Commission; proposed electric rate, power, transmission, and service plans; mandate relief, forest industries, and area development; and affordable housing.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of Rural Affairs

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation archived websites

Series Number

B2163

Summary

This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation.

Creator

• Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Card file of attorneys admitted to the state bar

Series Number

J2005

Summary

This series consists of 3" x 5" cards that index attorneys admitted to the New York State bar. The minimum information typically provided includes name under which the attorney was admitted and place and date of admission. Information may also include attorney's education; clerkship; name change; statement of full name; and disciplinary action, date taken, and/or filing date of the disciplinary order. Admissions that are more recent may show oath date and residence.

Creator

• New York (State). Court of Appeals

Access Restrictions

Restricted: Some cards contain data on attorney discipline. Use only with consent of the Court of Appeals pending determination on access.

Title

Criminal case documents

Series Number

J2011

Summary

This series consists of documents filed in criminal cases heard and decided by the justices of the Supreme Court of Judicature in their capacity as judges of the Court of Oyer and Terminer in Albany County. Documents include writs of venire facias juratores, commanding the sheriff to empanel a jury; bills of indictment by the grand jury; recognizances of bail for the appearance of defendants and witnesses; records of conviction; and a few other documents of uncertain origin.

Creator

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

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Office of Mental Health Bureau of Planning and Evaluation Research survey of patient characteristics data files

Series Number

14230

Summary

This series consists of microfilmed copies of paper printouts of the results of the Patient Characteristics Survey. The survey was conducted to find out the characteristics of patients served by the state and local mental health system, the number of individuals eligible for funding, and characteristics of each facility/unit.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of Mental Health. Bureau of Planning and Evaluation Research

Access Restrictions

Series is partially restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access to restricted material is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.

Title

Education Department Office of State Review archived websites

Series Number

B2177

Summary

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

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Office of State Review

Access Restrictions

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

Title

New York State Department of Financial Services Corporate Affairs Bureau documents of inactive foreign insurance companies

Series Number

16341

Summary

The records were created by six joint Governor's Office of Employee Relations committees dealing with health benefits to document committee actions for the purpose of implementing those actions or to establish a framework for future negotiations. Records contain meeting minutes, agendas, and changes or enhancements to the negotiated agreements, correspondence and supporting materials relating to the activities of various joint committees.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Financial Services. Corporate Affairs Bureau

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Manhattan State Hospital financial records

Series Number

B2611

Summary

This series consists of one treasurer's cash book detailing disbursements to many individuals and companies.

Creator

• New York State Institution for the Blind

Access Restrictions

Records identifying individual 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 of Mental Health.

Title

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

Series Number

B1318

Summary

The commission collected these completed questionnaires in order to compile information on financial interests in and business dealings with harness racing associations. The questionnaires were answered by officers and directors of harness racing licensees, lessors, concessionaires, and contractors and by holders of significant amounts of stock, voting stock, or bonds in such corporations.

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.