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Title

Governor Hugh L. Carey travel briefing notebooks

Series Number

B1597

Summary

This series consists of travel briefing notebooks prepared for Governor Hugh Carey for trips to Onondaga and Monroe counties, including the cities of Syracuse, Rochester, and Binghamton; and to Broome, Chemung and Steuben counties. Material in the notebooks typically includes lists of appointments; local general election results; tables, statistics, and narratives concerning local economics; background information on issues likely to be discussed; and other information on a variety of topics of local concern.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor (1975-1982 : Carey)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Commission on Relief for Widowed Mothers transcripts of hearings

Series Number

A3106

Summary

The series consists of typescript copies, with infrequent annotations, of testimony given to the commission and its subcommittees on the question of relief for widowed mothers caring for dependent children. The commission, as authorized by Chapter 588 of the Laws of 1913, called representatives of many charitable organizations to confer with commission members on the objectives, policies, and work of their respective organizations in providing such relief.

Creator

• New York (State). Commission on Relief for Widowed Mothers

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

Title

New York State University Construction Fund Counsel's Office procedures and directives for construction contracts

Series Number

15754

Summary

This series consists of New York State University Construction Fund procedures and/or directives relating to by-laws, equal employment and non-discrimination practices, and rules and regulations which have been superseded by amendment or revision.

Creator

• New York State University Construction Fund. Counsel's Office

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

Title

Letter to James Kent, Chief Justice, concerning Rochester patent of 1703

Series Number

J0124

Summary

This series consists of three documents, all relating to a writ of certiorari (not included) issued from the Supreme Court of Judicature to an unspecified court in Ulster County. These documents include a letter from John Sudam of Kingston requesting that the Supreme Court of Judicature hear an argument on the writ of certiorari, which affected title to the Rochester Patent in an undeclared way; a copy of letters patent for the town of Rochester; and a copy of a deed from trustees of town of Rochester to Cornelius Hoornbeck et al., 1728.

Creator

• New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature

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

Title

Urban Development Corporation Directors' meeting minutes

Series Number

B2655

Summary

This series consists of meeting minutes, agendas and reports of the directors of the Urban Development Corporation. The minutes include updates and resolutions by the body on various types of projects under its jurisdiction from across the state. These projects fall into several categories: industrial, residential, civic, land use improvement, new communities, and urban renewal. Projects of note include Roosevelt Island, Buffalo Road in Rochester, new communities projects in Radisson and Audubon, and industrial projects in New York City and Hudson.

Creator

• New York State Urban Development Corporation

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

Title

Monthly time books for work done on the Western Division of the Barge Canal

Series Number

B0693

Summary

This series consists of time books documenting expenditures for labor and materials used in fulfillment of contracts to adapt the Genesee River for use as a spur from the Barge Canal to Rochester, New York. Information usually includes dates, location and description of work performed; names and/or duties of employees; and amounts paid. Also included are field books of rock soundings data and contractor estimates for highway improvements in the Monroe County area.

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

Title

Joint Legislative Committee to Investigate Seditious Activities hearing testimony and executive session transcripts

Series Number

L0026

Summary

The series consists of testimony related to an investigation of individuals and organizations suspected of violating the State's criminal anarchy law. The majority of the testimony relates to organizing activity and publications aimed at overthrowing the United States government and replacing it with a Socialist government. Witnesses included the Attorney General his staff, state and local police; local district attorneys; foreign language translators; and individuals familiar with conditions within Russia or with immigrant agencies.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee to Investigate Seditious Activities

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Annual reports and miscellaneous publications

Series Number

B1831

Summary

This series consists predominantly of published annual reports of the Western House of Refuge, which became known as the New York State Industrial School and later as the New York State Agricultural and Industrial School. Reports from 1894 to 1900 are missing. Also included are by-laws; newspaper reprints; pamphlets; an event program from the institution's centennial and published annual reports of the Fiscal Supervisor of State Charities.

Creator

• New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School

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

Temporary Commission of Investigation master case files

Series Number

18266

Summary

The Temporary State Commission of Investigation is authorized to conduct investigations in connection with the execution and enforcement of state laws affecting organized crime and racketeering; the conduct of state and local public officers and employees; and any matter concerning the public peace, public safety, and public justice. This series contain case files of investigations, and includes the commission's investigation of the "Apalachin Organized Crime Meeting".

Creator

• New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation

Access Restrictions

Partially restricted by Laws of 1958, Chap. 989; Civil Rights Law, section 73.8; Civil Practice Law and Rules, section 3101(b), (c), and (d) and 4503(a); Freedom of Information Law, section 87.2(b), (e)(iii) and (iv), and (g). For further information, please contact the State Archives.

18266-96: Transcript of proceedings of a New Jersey grand jury (Box 6) is restricted. Remainder of the accretion is open for research.

Title

Maps of lands in the Rochester area claimed as damaged in the Erie Canal Enlargement

Series Number

B0713

Summary

These maps of lands along the Erie Canal in the city of Rochester and the town of Greece were apparently prepared to settle damage claims filed by property owners whose land had been appropriated for canal enlargement. The maps typically show name of owner and boundaries of property; dimensions of spoil banks; and roads adjacent to property. Blue lines demarcate boundaries of state-owned land and yellow tint represents land from which appropriations were made.

Creator

• New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Department of Public Works drawings, plans, and correspondence relating to state facilities

Series Number

B1426

Summary

This series consists of blueprint plans, estimates, and drawings for state facilities including state hospitals, buildings, and schools; Eastern Division of the canal; and state armories and barracks. Many plans document construction of roads, walkways, water supply systems, and drainage and sewage disposal systems. Also included are contract proposals, specifications, and support documents such as weekly engineer's reports, receipts for material delivered, estimates, contract books, and unidentified rolled plans and blueprints.

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

Title

Rochester Correctional Facility inmate case files

Series Number

W0046

Summary

Rochester Correctional Facility, located in Monroe County, N.Y., is a minimum security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Correctional Services

Access Restrictions

Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.

Title

Water Supply Commission reports to or by the commission regarding the Genesee River improvement

Series Number

B0242

Summary

This series consists of unpublished reports, submitted to or compiled by the State Water Supply Commission, regarding waterpower development on the Genesee River. Records include information on waterpower development; proposed reservoir construction; property owners affected by the proposed improvement; a Genesee River power survey; and condition and operations of mills of the International Paper Company on the Hudson, Raquette, Saranac, and Black Rivers.

Creator

• New York (State). Water Supply Commission

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Office of Model Cities Program Services program files

Series Number

14193

Summary

This series contains correspondence, memoranda, reports, instructional guides, field reports narratives of projects within each city and action plans concerning the Department's provision of services to model cities: Binghamton; Buffalo; Cohoes; Mount Vernon; New York City - Central Brooklyn, Harlem-East Harlem, and South Bronx; Poughkeepsie; Rochester; and Syracuse. Projects documented in this series deal with educational issues such as desegregation, occupational education, multicultural education, and continuing education.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Office of Model Cities Program Services

Access Restrictions

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

Title

War Council executive secretary's correspondence with civil defense administrators

Series Number

A4362

Summary

This series contains correspondence between Thomas L. J. Corcoran, the War Council's Executive Secretary, and various state and federal administrators who coordinated civil defense work. Topics covered include: air raids; auxiliary police and fire fighters; blackouts; Civil Air Patrol; information distribution; and fire fighting. A large number of correspondence referral forms kept by Corcoran about letters forwarded to the director of the New York State War Council's Office of Civilian Protection (OCP) are also found.

Creator

• New York State War Council

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

Title

Urban arterial highway route planning files

Series Number

A0733

Summary

The series consists of plans, correspondence, graphs, and maps relating to arterial highway planning in 38 cities throughout New York. It was the state's intention to integrate arterial highways in the state highway system and cost share with the federal government for the construction and maintenance of the system, with the remainder of costs for required rights of way assumed by the city. Files are organized by city.

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

Title

Local war councils' and field representatives' city and county activity reports

Series Number

A4324

Summary

This series contains correspondence and memoranda sent to the Office of Civilian Mobilization (OCM) by its field representatives or local war councils reporting on activities, personnel changes, and organizational issues. The OCM used the reports to monitor problems within the local councils. Topics include projected employment needs, women's role in the local labor market, child care needs, nursing recruitment, and volunteer recruitment.

Creator

• New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization

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

Title

Mt. Hope Cemetery interment records

Series Number

A4760

Creator

• Rochester (N.Y.:City)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

State Engineer and Surveyor Barge Canal contract estimates

Series Number

A4416

Summary

The series consists of preliminary, monthly and final estimates for construction contracts let for Barge Canal projects primarily for Western Division locations near Rochester, Holley, and the Genesee Valley Park. Information typically includes station number; computations of earth, rock and embankment excavations (in cubic feet and cubic yards) and comparisons of quantities. Also included are blueprints of cross sections. Each volume includes an index.

Creator

• New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

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