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Displaying 5566 Finding Aids
Title
- Original minutes
Series Number
- A0177
Summary
- Described as "Original Minutes" in the 1852 published catalogue of the State Library, these minutes are rough drafts which were then transcribed into Series B1870, Minutes, which remains the official record. The practice of retaining "Original Minutes" was probably discontinued in 1798. This volume was badly burned in the Capitol fire of 1911.
Creator
- New York (State). Commissioners of the Land Office
Access Restrictions
- Restricted indefinitely due to extreme burn damage.
Title
- Outgoing correspondence relating to the canals and canal fund
Series Number
- A1269
Summary
- These letter books contain copies of outgoing correspondence from the Comptroller relating to canals and canal fund. Comptroller's involvement in the canal and the canal fund begins with initial legal establishment of both, and includes a range of laws. Some volumes include index.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- General journal
Series Number
- B1235
Summary
- The general journal of the State Prison for Women was the principal accounting record of original entry for the prison, listing all financial transactions in chronological order. Information includes transaction date, individual or company being paid, and the amount of money received or paid.
Creator
- New York State Prison for Women
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Department of Audit and Control Bureau of Municipal Research and Statistics annual financial reports of regional Off-Track Betting corporations
Series Number
- 13314
Summary
- The New York State Off-Track Betting Commission was authorized to establish and regulate off-track pari-mutual betting on horse races. This series consists of annual financial reports of regional off-track betting corporations. Each report includes the following data: a balance sheet, statement of revenue, statement of net expenses, statement of cash flow, and a breakdown of operating and administrative expenses for the month preceding submission of the report and for the year to date.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Audit and Control. Bureau of Municipal Research and Statistics
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Board of Supervisors proceedings and poorhouse records
Series Number
- B1553
Summary
- This series consists of microfilm produced by Putnam County with funding provided through a preservation grant from the New York State Library. Two series included on the microfilm are proceedings of the Putnam County Board of Supervisors (1846-1941, with some overlap in dates between positive and negative film) and records of inmates of the county almshouse (undated).
Creator
- Putnam (N.Y. : County)
Access Restrictions
- The names and addresses of persons applying for or receiving public assistance and care are permanently restricted in accordance with Social Services Law, Section 136.
Title
- Division of Human Rights Bureau of Program Planning and Development investigation files
Series Number
- 15003
Summary
- These special investigative files document investigations of hiring practices and patterns in various industries. Files include reports, statistical data, correspondence, memorandums, and background material. Some records are restricted.
Creator
- New York (State). State Division of Human Rights. Bureau of Program Planning and Development
Access Restrictions
- State Archives staff will review requested records and disclose information pursuant to the New York State Freedom of Information Law. Employment applications found in the series may be withheld to protect personal privacy.
Title
- Inmate case file of Nellie Fultz
Series Number
- A3287
Summary
- The series consists of the case file of Nellie Fultz, who was committed to the House of Refuge for Women for petit larceny. Documents include warrant of commitment; defendant's statement of examination; record of conviction and sentence; official record and report book; inmate identification photographs; authorization to "receive, open, read, deliver, destroy, retain, or return" letters received by the inmate; correspondence and newspaper clippings related to custody battle for her infant; and a discharge certificate.
Creator
- House of Refuge for Women (Hudson, N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- State Archeologist's research and publications files
Series Number
- A3293
Summary
- This series contains the written drafts and publications of New York State Archaeologist Noah T. Clarke on Indian tribes in New York. In addition to Clarke's works, there are a number of related pamphlets, articles, bibliographies, and publications from other individuals and organizations within each folder. Some folders contain correspondence in which Clarke responds to questions about Indians. The subject matter of the material relates to tribes, songs, traditions, reservations, and education.
Creator
- New York State Museum and Science Service
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State promotional films
Series Number
- 17600
Summary
- These records were created by the Bureau of Media Services for use in promoting tourism activities and industrial development for various areas of the state and their local industries. Included are various items used in the production of the films including 16mm and 35mm black and white and color motion picture films (positive and negatives), magnetic audio tape, video tape, written scripts, and editing instructions.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Economic Development. Bureau of Media Services
Access Restrictions
- Many of the audio and video materials in this series cannot be played on current technology available at the State Archives and may require digitization by an external vendor to facilitate access. Researchers interested in accessing such items should contact the State Archives prior to visiting onsite.
Title
- Reports
Series Number
- B1547
Summary
- The series consists of preliminary and final reports which includes details on financing and operation of motion picture production and distribution; commentary on "improper and indecent sex and vice pictures" and film regulation; information on contracting and rental for exhibition of films; estimates of salaries, admission fees, and profit; and a review of opinion on the necessity for licensing and regulating the industry.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee to Investigate the Moving Picture Industry
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Notices, written explanations, blank contracts, and specifications exhibited at lettings at Rochester and Clyde
Series Number
- B0659
Summary
- This series consists of two copies of notices to contractors, explanations, blank contracts, specifications, and blank certificates exhibited at the lettings at Rochester and Clyde, New York, on October 19 and November 15 and 19, 1850, for work on the Erie Canal enlargement. The series also includes bidder estimates for the work.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Chancery Register's minute books
Series Number
- J0059
Summary
- This series consists of minute books which serve as a chronological record of the proceedings in the Court of Chancery, including cases initiated by complaint or by petition. The minutes contain summaries or full texts of motions, orders, decretal orders, and final decrees, as well as entries of other actions by the court. Series includes, for various time ranges, rough minutes, final minutes, engrossed minutes, and some loose sheets of minutes. The minutes were created and maintained by the Register.
Creator
- New York (State). Court of Chancery
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Warden's daily journal
Series Number
- B0117
Summary
- This series consists of daily entries of prison events. Entries include the name of warden or principal keeper in charge; total number of inmates confined; names and numbers of prisoners admitted, discharged, or punished; and a note of events at the prison. Details for early narratives are very brief; they become more detailed with the advent of a new warden.
Creator
- Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Executive office capital construction files
Series Number
- 15759
Summary
- This series includes a wide variety of documents relating to the financing of state construction projects through local government bond issuances. The majority of the records concern financing for the Albany Empire State Plaza (South Mall) project, but there are also files on state office building construction projects in other cities including Binghamton, Utica, and Watertown.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of General Services
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Lists, reports, statistical printouts, and related materials on land affected by Hurricane Agnes floods
Series Number
- B1209
Summary
- The State Board of Equalization and Assessment determined the loss percentage for each parcel damaged by Hurricane Agnes. This series includes computer printouts listing statistical breakdowns of damages, detailed listings of flooded parcels, and statewide flood statistics by municipality and school district; loss reports of taxable real property and requests for evaluation; correspondence, transmittal logs, memorandums, and instructions on the emergency flood program; file maintenance reports; employees' time and salary reports; and administrative lists of municipalities reporting parcel damage.
Creator
- New York (State). State Board of Equalization and Assessment
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Historical aerial photographs
Series Number
- B2700
Summary
- These aerial photographs were created by various federal agencies prior to and during the Second World War. They were collected and annotated by the Department of Public Works and/or the Department for Transportation for use in design, remediation, and emergency repair purposes. Photos depict areas located in counties which comprised the former Department of Transportation Region 3.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Transportation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Court of Chancery index to miscellaneous filed papers
Series Number
- J0071
Summary
- This series consists of an alphabetical index by last name of complainant to Series J0087, Miscellaneous Filed Papers, 1777-1847. Each entry in the index contains the names of complainant and defendant and a file number.
Creator
- New York (State). Court of Chancery
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century archived websites
Series Number
- B2066
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the New York State Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Western Division Resident Engineer's annual report to Division Engineer
Series Number
- B0671
Summary
- This series consists of annual reports submitted to the Western Division Engineer, John D. Fay, by the Resident Engineer in Buffalo, William J. Keeler, on the progress of work on the Erie Canal enlargement in Sections 360-365. The reports include narrative descriptions of work under contract, progress of construction, and costs, as well as various statements. Most of the statements detail the respective sections of work, costs, work completed, and remaining work to be completed.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Copies of maps of lands appropriated for enlargement of Erie Canal at Lyons and Palmyra
Series Number
- B0665
Summary
- This series consists of maps showing the appropriation of lands for the enlargement of the Erie Canal through the village of Palmyra and at or near the village of Lyons. These maps contain name of property owner and acreage of land appropriated.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.