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Displaying 260 Finding Aids
Title
- Unpublished typescript of "Papers of Colonel Israel Keith"
Series Number
- A0071
Summary
- This typescript, compiled by the State historian, contains a biography of Keith, highlighting his activities as aide-de-camp and deputy adjutant general to Major General William Heath, 1776-1778. Also included are extracts and transcripts of letters to and from Keith compiled by the State historian from various sources.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of History
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Legislative files of Assemblyman Edward Amann
Series Number
- L0250
Summary
- Assemblyman Amann's records include correspondence with constituents, invitations, memoranda, news clippings, pamphlets, and telegrams concerning issues discussed in the Assembly during 1966; as well as bills, letters, press releases, reports, salary schedules and vouchers of the Joint Legislative Committee on Unemployment Insurance and the Claims Committee. The series is divided into three subseries: General Correspondence, Joint Legislative Committee on Unemployment Insurance, and Claims Committee. Topics addressed include education, insurance, taxes, water pollution, and the 1966 New York City transit strike.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1951-1966 : Edward J. Amann)
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- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Financial and statistical data tables
Series Number
- 14196
Summary
- These tables of financial and statistical data for cities, villages and district superintendencies were compiled from reports submitted by individual schools and school districts during 1918-1919. The tables include detailed information on financial payments and receipts; buildings, property, and libraries; teachers and pupils; teachers training classes; normal schools; evening schools; Indian schools; vocational schools; private academies; villages and cities maintaining kindergartens; compulsory attendance; and comparison of statistics from all public schools in 1918 and 1919.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Historical marker survey files
Series Number
- 22356
Summary
- This series documents the results of a survey of existing historical markers administered by staff of the Office of the State Historian, which was begun in 1994 to re-inventory all the standing site markers, whether erected by the State of New York or not, and to upgrade the inventory as an electronic database. The survey consists of a two-sided form, often with a photograph of the marker attached to the form.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of the State Historian
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services board of education meeting minutes and tax assessment records
Series Number
- A4597
Summary
- Microfilmed records of the Wallkill Central School district include board of education meeting minutes, tax assessment rolls, and records of district meetings for two former common school districts in the town of Shawangunk. Microfilmed records of the Onteora Central School District include board of education meeting minutes and tax assessment rolls.
Creator
- Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Education Department Commissioner's Office films of commissioner's speeches
Series Number
- A2045
Summary
- Series consists of eight separate pieces of 16 mm movie film. Film is not on reels. Series apparently contains multiple copies of films of speeches by Commissioner James E. Allen, Jr.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Commissioner's Office
Access Restrictions
- Restricted: use only with permission of Education Department administration.
Title
- Thomas Indian School monthly farm production reports
Series Number
- B0597
Summary
- This series consists of statistical reports for farm and/or garden products raised at the Thomas Indian School. The school furnished the children with care, moral training, education and "instruction in husbandry." Separate monthly reports for each product gave a daily account of quantity produced and its disposition. Reports also indicate the market value of produce. Examples of products include: milk, chicken,; pork, eggs, tomatoes, onions, apples, grapes, oats, and corn silage.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Allegany (N.Y.) town, village, and school district records
Series Number
- A4632
Summary
- Microfilm reproduces records of five different jurisdictions located in three counties. Records include village of Allegany (Cattaraugus County) Board of Trustees minute books and Board of Water Commissioners minute books; town of Andover (Allegany County) Town Board minute books and Highway Commissioners' record books; town of Ashford (Cattaraugus County) Town Clerk's record and minute books; and Town of Hinsdale (Cattaraugus County) Town Board minutes. Also microfilmed are minute books of the Clymer Central School District (Chautauqua County) Board of Education and records of predecessor school districts.
Creator
- Allegany (N.Y. : Village)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Postwar planning files
Series Number
- A2096
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, reports, memoranda, maps, and plans relating to postwar expansion of state operated technical and teaching school facilities. It includes information on site selection, facilities planning, curriculum development for five new state institutes of applied arts and sciences, land acquisition, and facilities planning for additions to existing agricultural and technical institutes, state teachers colleges, and other state schools. Most correspondence is with schools and institute officials, Department of Public Works, and Postwar Public Works Planning Commission.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Deputy Commissioner's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Education Department Commissioner's Office scrapbooks of newspaper clippings
Series Number
- A2041
Summary
- This series consists of scrapbooks of clippings from New York State newspapers related to New York State Education Department activities and various educational concerns. A group of five scrapbooks contains clippings from 1911 to 1916, pertaining to the following subjects: the Capitol fire of 1911, the construction and dedication of the State Education building in Albany, the selection of Commissioner of Education John H. Finley, and military instruction in public schools. A second group of eight binders contain clippings related to the activities of Commissioner of James E. Allen, Commissioner of Education for New York State, from 1955 to 1965. Topics documented by the clippings include school desegregation, school funding and state aid, the passage of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act, New York City school governance, the expansion of the State University of New York, and school district centralization.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Commissioner's Office
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- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Nassau County school study files
Series Number
- A0246
Summary
- These files relate to a 1950s joint study by the Education Department and Nassau County school officials on problems caused by the county's rapidly increasing school age population. Included are memoranda and reports on the distribution of school aged children, enrollment changes, school district reorganization, financial aid for school districts, and long range planning for school facilities; correspondence and petitions from school districts seeking to establish high schools or to obtain emergency financial aid to construct new school facilities.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Oxford Academy and Central School District minute books
Series Number
- A4578
Summary
- Records microfilmed consist of minutes of the board of education of the Oxford Academy and Central School District (1929-1991) and of the predecessor Oxford Union Free School District, and minutes of the board of trustees of the (private) Oxford Academy.
Creator
- Oxford Academy and Central School District (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Commissioner of Education Ewald B. Nyquist speech files
Series Number
- B1060
Summary
- The series consists of drafts and final copies of speeches delivered by Ewald B. Nyquist, as well as clippings, notes, correspondence, and other materials related to the preparation of these speeches. The speeches date from Nyquist's tenure as Commissioner of Education, as well as previously held positions in the department. Topics include accreditation of higher education institutions, teacher education, role of state education agencies, racial integration, education reform, open learning environments, and moral and humanistic education.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Office of the Commissioner
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this series.
Title
- School Commissioners' annual reports of schools
Series Number
- A0242
Summary
- These reports were submitted by town school commissioners to county treasurer's then to the Secretary of State and finally to the legislature. For each school in town the report includes the name of the schoolmaster; number of children taught; and the number of days of instruction provided. This series was partially burned in the State Capital fire.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature
Access Restrictions
- Use of records is restricted pending conservation treatment: fragile - burned and brittle.
Title
- Subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- 13143
Summary
- This series consists of subject and correspondence files of the Native American Education Unit. Included are curriculum proposals, lesson plans, budget files, contracts, reports, bulletins, and newsletters generated by the Unit, New York Indian schools, experts in Native American education, and the State Education Department. A significant portion of the records document the administration of Title IV of the federal Education Amendments of 1972. Files highlight issues affecting Native American education at both the state and national levels.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Native American Education Unit
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Pawling School charters
Series Number
- A2040
Summary
- This series consists of the original charter of incorporation issued to the Pawling School by the Board of Regents and an Amendment to Charter. These charters were returned to the office of the Secretary of the Board of Regents upon dissolution of the corporation and issuance of a new charter in 1930.
Creator
- University of the State of New York. Board of Regents
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
New York State Department of Public Instruction Office of the Superintendent Incoming Correspondence
Title
- Department of Public Instruction Office of the Superintendent incoming correspondence
Series Number
- 04340
Summary
- This series consists mostly of correspondence and brief reports received from local school officials relating to educational matters of local concern. Topics include the election and authority of local school officials, apportionment of state funds, conduct of teachers' institutes, assessment of and disputes over school taxes, legality of actions by school officials, construction and use of school buildings, Indian students; student discipline; and various routine administrative activities.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Public Instruction. Office of the Superintendent
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Research files for Regents paper on Native American education
Series Number
- A0729
Summary
- This series consists of records that document the development of a 1975 Regents position paper on Native American Indian Education. The records include correspondence, press releases, reports, hearings transcripts, the history of Indian Education in New York State, statements and transcripts from the Conference on Indian Education, and 300 survey forms that solicited Indian parents' views and attitudes toward education. Also present is correspondence showing the interaction between state and federal governments regarding the formulation of education policy.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Native American Education Unit
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material, with the exception of Box 19 which contains pre-redaction original documents containing restricted personal information (see Processing Statement below). Redacted photocopies have been substituted in place of the restricted originals (and annotated as such).
Title
- State University of New York press releases and monthly reports
Series Number
- B2933
Summary
- This series consists of State University of New York (SUNY) press releases highlighting the administration and development of programs at each of the SUNY system institutions (e.g., university centers, technology colleges, and community colleges). Also included are monthly reports provided by the central offices of its various campuses.
Creator
- State University of New York
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Tuition contracts between school districts
Series Number
- A3220
Summary
- These contracts provided for payments to allow children from one school district to attend school in a neighboring district. It included information about contracting districts; number of students who will attend school under the contract; who will provide transport students, period of contract, and amount to be paid; and list of children to be taught under the contract, giving names, ages, and number of miles to contract school.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Rural Education Bureau
Access Restrictions
- Restricted under the Freedom of Information Law (personal privacy) and FERPA. The restrictions of non-directory student information under FERPA last for 100 years unless a student or parent has signed and filed a waiver allowing disclosure of the record.