Planning and promotional records for the opening of the New York State Museum
Series Number
A4611
Summary
This series contains planning and promotional documents for the grand opening celebration of the New York State Museum (July 1-4, 1976) at its new location at the Cultural Education Center in the Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York. Included are Museum Opening Committee agendas and meeting minutes, press releases, transcripts of speeches, invitations and programs, posters, pamphlets, and other promotional materials, plans for various events, exhibit planning notes, and black and white photographic prints.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Assistant Commissioner's correspondence and subject files
Series Number
11843
Summary
This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, reports, and press releases between the Director of the State Museum, later the Assistant Commissioner for State Museum and State Science Service, and Museum scientists and other staff, administrators and scientists at other institutions, private citizens, and officials in other State agencies. The records document research projects; exhibit planning; acquisition and management of collections; field work; publications; advice to other institutions; education; research grants; professional development; and museum legislation.
Creator
New York State Museum and Science Service
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
South Mall constructors' semi-annual progress reports on construction of the Cultural Education Center
Series Number
15760
Summary
This series consists of progress reports regarding the construction of the Cultural Education Center in Albany, NY, which were submitted by the project contractor, the South Mall Constructors Joint Venture, to the George A. Fuller Company on a semi-annual basis. Reports are in notebooks and are unordered.
Creator
New York (State). Office of General Services
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Contract specifications for Cultural Education Center and Commerce Avenue facilities
Series Number
B1005
Summary
This series consists of contract specifications for the Cultural Education Center and the Museum Exhibit Center on Commerce Ave. The Cultural Education Center specifications are for labor, materials, and appliances required for construction, conveyor, electric, elevator, moving stairs, sanitary, and sprinkler work for the superstructure. The specifications for the photographic laboratories of the Museum Exhibit Center consist of construction and heating work requirements.
Creator
New York (State). Office of General Services
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Empire State Plaza (South Mall) construction progress photographs
Series Number
15727
Summary
This series consists of slides, negatives, and photographic prints documenting construction of the Empire State Plaza (South Mall) in Albany, New York. The images depict construction from overall aerial shots of the site and surrounding vicinity to closeups of construction details; progress on concrete structures; work on office buildings; as well as non-typical events such as accident sites, repairs, a discovery during excavation of human remains, and a visit to the construction site by Governor Nelson Rockefeller.
Creator
New York (State). Office of General Services
Access Restrictions
Records relating to existing facilities may be withheld under FOIL sect. 87.2(f) ("if disclosed could endanger the life or safety of any person").
This series consists of planning records of the Associate Commissioner of Education and Assistant Commissioner for State Museum and Science Service (later Associate Commissioner of Cultural Education). Included are records of Hugh M. Flick, and John G. Broughton. Records consist primarily of subject files, correspondence, memoranda, and reports. Also included are specifications, press releases, news clippings, blueprints, and floor plans. Topics include space allocation, security, parking, shelving, and exhibits.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department. Associate Commissioner for Cultural Education
Access Restrictions
Restricted in part. Documents containing information on security systems are exempt from disclosure under the New York State Freedom of Information Law.
Plans of the Cultural Education Center in the Empire State Plaza, Albany
Series Number
A2048
Summary
This series consists of oversize and rolled architectural, sanitary, engineering, and plot plans of the Cultural Center in Albany's "South Mall." Included are floor and ceiling plans, details, elevations, and section drawings. Planning for the Cultural Education Center began about 1963 and the building was first occupied in 1976.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department. Associate Commissioner for Cultural Education
Access Restrictions
Documents relating to existing facilities may be withheld under FOIL sect. 87.2(f) ("if disclosed could endanger the life or safety of any person").