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Title

Laws passed by the first Assembly

Series Number

A3078

Summary

These are commonly known as "Dongan's Laws." The first chapter of the laws is the "Charter of Liberties and Privileges" which was passed by the assembly (first New York legislature) on October 17, 1683. Through these laws the English Colonial Governor, Colonel Thomas Dongan, a Catholic, extended freedom of religion and other important rights to the colony. This provision was included in substance in Section 38 of the Constitution of 1777.

Creator

• New York (Colony). Secretary

Access Restrictions

This volume must be used under supervision of an archivist.

Title

Supreme Court of Judicature (New York) registers of returns of writs

Series Number

JN599

Summary

Registers in this series contain lists of writs returned to the clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature at New York City. Each register entry includes the date or court term when the writ was returned, names of plaintiff and defendant, type of writ, and a summary of the sheriff's or other court officer's action in response to the writ. Most writs were returned by the sheriff of New York City and County, but some were returned from other counties.

Creator

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

Access Restrictions

Use and reproduction of records may be restricted due to fragile condition. State Archives staff will review condition of requested documents before granting access.

Title

Oneonta warranted tax rolls

Series Number

A4703

Creator

• Oneonta (N.Y. : City)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Legislative Resolution, Assembly No. 357, commending the recipients of the first New York State Library Research Residency Awards

Series Number

L0234

Summary

This series consists of two copies of an embossed resolution adopted by the New York State Assembly on February 23, 1987 commending Judith Fetterley, Charlotte Wilcoxen, and David Wemple as recipients of the first New State Library Research Residency Awards.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly

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

Title

Council meeting minutes

Series Number

18914

Summary

The series consists of minutes documenting issues discussed at meetings of the council of the arts such as long range goals; cooperation with other arts organizations; personnel changes; events; policy formulation; and final votes on grant applications. Records include agendas; grant recommendation records; letters to state officials; and copies of news items related to topics of interest for a particular meeting.

Creator

• New York State Council on the Arts

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Traffic Safety Policy Coordination Committee records

Series Number

B1960

Summary

The Traffic Safety Policy Coordination Committee was established to advise the Governor on traffic safety policy matters and to assist in coordinating the work of the state agencies concerned with various aspects of the issue. Included are lists of members; agenda and minutes of the monthly meetings; memorandums; press releases; and recommendations and committee reports related to drivers' license suspensions.

Creator

• New York (State). Traffic Safety Policy Coordination Committee

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

Title

Women's Division newsletter files

Series Number

13699

Summary

These records relate to "Women New York," a bi-monthly newsletter issued by the New York State Women's Division from 1976 to 1981. Included are drafts and published newsletters, photographs, press releases, correspondence, and other records pertaining to researching, writing, publishing, and distributing the newsletter. Also included are clippings from related publications and copies of the "Women's Unit News," a newsletter issued by an earlier state agency from 1967 to 1974.

Creator

• New York (State). Women's Division

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

Title

Lock tenders' monthly reports of lockages

Series Number

A1135

Summary

Reports from the Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department include information on date; number and location of lock; number of boats passing east, west, north and/or south ,an affidavit that the report is correct. Also included are a few reports of the number of lock tenders employed on various locks, giving names, ages, length of service; and a few weekly reports of goods shipped east or west from Buffalo.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department

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

Title

Newsletters, press releases, and publications

Series Number

B2299

Summary

This series contains material created or compiled and distributed by the State Archives Public Programs and Outreach unit to promote public awareness of the collections of the State Archives and their educational and research value.

Creator

• New York State Archives. Public Programs and Outreach

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

Title

Files relating to the Advisory Committee on New York State's Records System

Series Number

A3044

Summary

This series consists of statistical and other information abstracted from school district trustees' reports or school district commissioner's reports. The abstracts generally concern smaller schools, usually located in rural areas of the state. Information includes statistical reports including school district number; town(s); buildings; property values; teacher numbers and qualifications; number of pupils; private schools; session length; violations of compulsory attendance law; district offices; and miscellaneous (number of inspections, sanitary facilities, and instruction subjects. Also included are detailed financial reports.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Assistant Commissioner for Research

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Cashbook of transmissions of money to foreign countries

Series Number

B1948

Summary

This series documents a little-known state program to protect the assets of foreign-born persons entering the United States. The series consists of a cashbook documenting receipts from and payments made as refunds of foreign money orders. Entries for refunds include date, names of remitters, account to be credited (remitter and payee), refund page reference, and amount. Headings for payments include date, check number, name of payee, account to be charged, receipt page reference, and amount.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Audit and Control

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

Title

Permits for use and occupancy of New York State canal lands

Series Number

B1790

Summary

This series consists of permits and related materials for conveyances of real property within canal lands to individuals. This material apparently superseded functions covered by revocable permits issued by the Division of Waterways Maintenance (Series B1789). Permits in this series are generally for use or occupancy of real property on canal lands in excess of one year. Permit files generally include applications for permits, related correspondence, superseded revocable permits, and any maps, plans, sketches, or notes for the proposed structures.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Education Department Board of Podiatry Examiners meeting minutes

Series Number

B1784

Summary

This volume contains the minutes of seventy meetings of the Board of Podiatry Examiners. The number, date, venue, and attendees of each meeting are recorded at the beginning of each set of minutes. Examples of matters discussed include the board's governing rules and membership; examination practices; results of examinations; applications for endorsement; proposed legislation; standards of professional conduct; allegations of misconduct; standards in professional advertising; and terminology used within the profession.

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

Title

Director's defense preparedness coordination correspondence

Series Number

A4305

Summary

This series documents the Director of the Office of Civilian Protection's work in coordinating defense preparations. Contained in the series are correspondence, pamphlets, and posters sent between the director and local, state, and federal organizations involved in civil defense. Topics covered by the records include: air raids; blackouts; evacuation plans and procedures; insignia for volunteers; and medical contingencies.

Creator

• New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Protection

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Alexander (N.Y.) records

Series Number

A4463

Summary

Microfilmed records of the Town of Alexander include town board minutes (1895-1993); building permits (1987-1993) filed by map number, including related information such as violations, certificates of occupancy, and drawings; and local laws and ordinances (1958-1993).

Creator

• Alexander (N.Y. : Town)

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

Title

Constitutional Convention, 1967 original resolutions and messages from the Governor

Series Number

L0154

Creator

• New York (State). Constitutional Convention, 1967

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Victory Book Campaign files

Series Number

A2012

Summary

The Victory Book Campaign was a nationwide effort to collect books for members of the armed forces. New York State's participation in the Victory Book Campaign was coordinated by the Bureau of Library Extension. These records relate to the acquisition, shipping, and distribution of books; publicity for the program; compilation of program statistics; and American finances. Included are correspondence, press releases, texts of radio programs and announcements, clippings, instruction manuals, statistical reports, fiscal records, fliers, posters, and maps.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Division of Adult Education and Library Extension

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Adirondack Park land use planning county maps

Series Number

A3318

Summary

The series consists of maps produced by the Adirondack Park Agency for the Adirondack Park Land Use and Development Plan of 1973. The maps consist of a printed base map of each county (sometimes done in sections) prepared by the Office of Planning Services, with an attached plastic film overlay in colors representing the various land use classifications. Additionally, wilderness areas and "primitive areas" are represented.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of State

Access Restrictions

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

Usage Restrictions

Use under supervision or with assistance of archivist due to fragile condition of the plastic film overlays.

Title

Dunkirk records

Series Number

A4477

Creator

• Dunkirk (N.Y. : City)

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

Title

Outgoing correspondence relating to the State Teachers' Library

Series Number

A2006

Summary

This bound volume contains press copies of letters sent by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to book publishers. The letters relate to the acquisition of books for the State Teachers' Library and many include lists of books accepted or refused for the Library. The State Teachers' Library was established in 1895 (Chapter 546) in the Department of Public Instruction to loan books by mail to teachers located in rural parts of the state.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Public Instruction. Office of the Superintendent

Access Restrictions

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