Incoming correspondence relating to common schools
Series Number
A0184
Summary
This series consists of fragmentary correspondence sent by local school officials to the secretary of state in his capacity as ex officio superintendent of common schools. Most correspondence is relates to requests and advertisements printed in the "District School Journal." Other items include a letter concerning an Onondaga Indian Reservation school, a report on schools in Oneida County, and an anecdotal memoir of a schoolmaster. These records were partially burned in the 1911 and may be restricted.
Creator
New York (State). Secretary of State
Access Restrictions
Restricteduntil properly conserved:fragile physical condition due to fire and water damage.
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.