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Displaying 34 Finding Aids
Title
- Working files for a publication on New York in World War I
Series Number
- A3166
Summary
- These files include correspondence, memoranda, notes, reports, clippings, legislative bills, and photographs concerning the participation of New York State residents in World War I. Also included are war histories from other states. The files were collected by State Historian, James Sullivan, in response to a 1919 resolution of the Senate and Assembly authorizing him to "collect, collate, compile, edit and prepare for publication sufficient materials, statistics and data for a history of the State of New York in the war.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Writers' Program correspondence and working files of the District 1 supervisor's office
Series Number
- A4190
Summary
- This series contains mostly "field editorial copy" prepared by field workers for several statewide and local projects in District 1 (Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties) including New York: A Guide to the Empire State (published); New York State Encyclopedia; New York State Almanac; Historical Album of New York State; and city guides. Essay topics include: local history; origin of place names; local biography; folklore; historic sites and structures; and natural history. Correspondence clarifies assignment requirements.
Creator
- Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of New York
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Writers Program working files of the District 2 supervisor's office
Series Number
- A4191
Summary
- This series mostly contains files of "field editorial copy" prepared by field workers in District 2 (Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Schoharie, and Ulster counties) for statewide and local writing projects such as New York: A Guide to the Empire State (published); Guide to Albany (published); New York State Encyclopedia; and New York State Almanac. Files may contain manuscript drafts of copy on subjects such as local history, biography and events; business and commercial establishments; and historic sites and structures.
Creator
- Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of New York
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Education Department Bureau of Mass Communications videocassette of NBC TV's "Bicentennial Salute to New York"
Series Number
- B0947
Summary
- This series consists of two 3/4" video cassette tapes of the NBC TV show "Bicentennial Salute to New York," broadcast on May 14, 1976.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of Mass Communications
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Education Department Division of Archives and History historical research working files
Series Number
- A3167
Summary
- This series contains correspondence, unpublished historical articles, notes, clippings, photographs, posters, and a few original or photostatic copies of historical documents collected by the State Historian in the course of research on historical topics. The subjects of these files vary widely, but a significant portion of the series deals with New York's participation in military conflicts.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- State Museum exhibition photographs and slides
Series Number
- B2768
Summary
- This series contains photographs, slides, negatives, and contact sheets that were produced as part of staff research in developing and designing New York State Museum exhibits. These records depict state agriculture, industry, the natural environment, transportation, educational institutions, and historic sites. Images also document museum staff, exhibit design and construction, and important public events involving the museum such as the opening the Cultural Education Center in 1976.
Creator
- New York State Museum
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Celebrations file
Series Number
- 13918
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, reports, meeting agenda, minutes, clippings, press releases, and promotional literature concerning historical celebrations in which the Division of Archives and History participated. Includes Fort Ticonderoga Bicentennial (1955); East Greenbush Centennial (1955); Constitution Day (1957); Fort Stanwix Day (1957); 300th Anniversary of the Flushing Remonstrance (1957); Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial (1957); Theodore Roosevelt Centennial (1958); Year of History (1959); and Hudson-Champlain 350th Anniversary Celebration (1959) and information on exhibits, activities, contests, and statewide and local events.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Historical information subject files
Series Number
- 13917
Summary
- These files are correspondence, with occasional memoranda, notes, transcripts of historical documents, and papers on historical topics. Correspondence primarily concerns questions received by the State Historian on a variety of topics relating to New York history. Sample subject headings include: Bibliographies; Colonial Citizens of New York; Education, Schools, Academies, Laws, etc.; Histories - counties; Land Patents and Grants, Indian Treaties, Deeds; Military Records - Civil War; Revolution, Battles, Campaigns, etc.; and War of 1812 - Military Records.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Biographical sketches of prominent individuals
Series Number
- A0413
Summary
- This series consists predominantly of brief biographical sketches of prominent individuals in communities across New York State. A few scattered sketches pertain to leading institutions and businesses. The sketches are not limited to famous individuals, but rather document communities much more broadly. Taken together, the sketches form a "who's who" of cities and towns throughout the state. They were produced by the Citizens Historical Association, which attempted to create factual sketches that were neutral in tone.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Correspondence files
Series Number
- A4234
Summary
- The series consists of correspondence files, maintained by Assistant Secretary Frederic E. Foster, relating to general information and functions of the State Defense Council. The bulk of the records consist of of correspondence with civilian relief organizations, patriotic societies, emergency industrial organizations, advocacy groups, other state councils, and state and national government officials. Also included are circulars, pamphlets, and bulletins; and wartime messages and proclamations by Governor Charles S. Whitman and President Woodrow Wilson.
Creator
- New York State Defense Council
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Unpublished lists and monographs submitted to the state historian
Series Number
- A4195
Summary
- This series contains drafts or typescripts by or for the state historian apparently considered for publication. Included is a preface and four articles intended as an introduction to published papers of military officer and Indian negotiator Sir William Johnson. The unused articles are by James Austen Holden, Robert W. Chambers, Wolcott W. Ellsworth, and Richard E. Day. Also included are two versions of a George Clinton biography, and lists of records in the British Public Record Office and British Museum.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Federal Writers' Project Director's publications working files
Series Number
- A0551
Summary
- This series contains files relating to proposed publications of the New York State Federal Writers' Project (FWP). Included are files of projects undertaken at both statewide and local levels. Publications included travel and tourism guides to New York State and local communities; the New York State Almanac; the New York State Encyclopedia; and publications on such topics as health, wildlife, and agriculture.
Creator
- Federal Writers' Project (N.Y.)
Title
- Temporary exhibit planning and design files
Series Number
- B2647
Summary
- This series contains the planning and design files of temporary exhibits of the New York State Museum. Files include records of exhibits that were internally or externally sourced as well as travelling exhibits. Records in this series include brochures, exhibit scripts, planning schedules, exhibit drawings, inventory lists, and publicity and press materials.
Creator
- New York State Museum
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Acknowledgments of receipt of plaques issued by the Hudson-Fulton Celebration Commission
Series Number
- B2298
Summary
- This series consists of documents from individual schools received by the Education Department acknowledging receipt from the department of wooden plaques bearing bronze impressions of the seal issued by the Hudson-Fulton Celebration Commission, and giving assurances that the plaques and medals would be conspicuously displayed in the office of the president or principal of each school. Each receipt gives name of school, signature of principal, and date of receipt by the department.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- World War I veterans' service data and photographs
Series Number
- A0412
Summary
- This series contains personal information, service data, newspaper clippings, and photographs of New York State veterans of World War I. Some accounts of home front activities in the state are also included. The series contains a small amount of material documenting the manner in which the State Education Department, the state's schools, faculty, and students contributed to the war effort.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this series.
Title
- Local records on microfilm
Series Number
- A0768
Summary
- The series consists of microfilm copies of local public and private records from approximately 200 New York State communities. Included is film of such historically valuable local records as state censuses; county, town, village, and city government records; records of religious, public and non-public educational and fraternal organizations; records of commercial enterprises; military records; and records of individuals, land transactions, and cemeteries. Most of the records date from prior to 1850.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Office of State History
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Correspondence with state agencies
Series Number
- A4240
Summary
- This series consists primarily of carbon copies of outgoing correspondence - along with smaller amounts of incoming original letters - sent among the New York State Defense Council and other state agencies associated with emergency war efforts, notably the Adjutant General's office, Department of Health, and Commission on Highways. The correspondence generally deals with council activities, the coordination of efforts among agencies, and wartime issues and regulations.
Creator
- New York State Defense Council
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Biographical history cards on prominent New Yorkers
Series Number
- A3272
Summary
- This series consists of about 2,500 3" x 5" index cards containing basic biographical information on influential New York residents from the late seventeenth to early twentieth centuries. Information on cards includes name; birth and death dates; place of birth; town and county of residence; place of burial; education; and occupation. The records were most likely created in conjunction with various projects undertaken by the Federal Writers' Program.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- State Historian's background files on records transfers
Series Number
- B1570
Summary
- The series consists of memoranda, correspondence, inventories and descriptions, and related files pertaining to the retention and disposition of historical records from executive branch state agencies. The bulk of material relates to records transfers, but there is a small amount of information on retention policy and general instructions.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Pamphlets and articles related to local history and historic sites
Series Number
- B1772
Summary
- This series consists of booklets, pamphlets, and other ephemera on topics related primarily to New York State history, local history, historic sites and buildings, historic preservation, historiography, or other subjects of interest to the state historian. Topics include archaeology, church histories, local history, school histories, historic buildings, churches and religion, museums, anniversary celebrations of events, historic markers and memorials, schools, biographic information, geographical place names, colonial history, military history, Indians, manners and customs, folklore, celebrations and pageants, and transportation.
Creator
- New York (State). State Historian
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.