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Displaying 14 Finding Aids
Title
- Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner's day files
Series Number
- 19608
Summary
- This series consists of day files of former Commissioners of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The files contain correspondence and memoranda on all aspects of agency operations. Subjects include staff hiring, planning of commemorations, drafting of publications, allocation of resources, and communication with public officials and private citizens regarding historic site preservation.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation meeting minutes of the State Council of Parks
Series Number
- 19611
Summary
- The State Council of Parks was established in 1924 (Chapter 189) to function as a statewide advisory body regarding all matters affecting parks, recreation, and historic preservation. Meeting minutes typically include roll call; reading and approval of minutes of previous meeting; resolutions; budget reports; regional reports; reports of historic preservation activities; reports on significant legislation; secretary's report; other reports on planning, activities, and meetings.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Council on the Arts publications slides
Series Number
- 18915
Summary
- The Council of the Arts slides document the exhibit entitled, "Main Street: The Heart of an American Town" (1974). These slides depict historical districts, historic public buildings, and homes in upstate New York. Other slides depict council-sponsored events. The series also contains one 16mm color film labeled "Fine Arts Workshop, 1967" produced by Willard Goodman.
Creator
- New York State Council on the Arts
Access Restrictions
- Restricted: Not available for commercial use, sale, or reproduction.
Usage Restrictions
- Restricted: Copyright retained by New York State Council on the Arts.
Title
- Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation archived websites
Series Number
- B2040
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible websites of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the publicly accessible website of the New York State Northeastern Queens Nature and Historical Preserve Commission, whose powers and duties were transferred to the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation on April 1, 2009.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Executive deputy commissioner's subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- B2451
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, speeches, reports, and other administrative records of Nancy Palumbo, Deputy Commissioner/Executive Deputy Commissioner for Administration and Fiscal Affairs, and Christopher M. Pushkarsh, Deputy Commissioner for Downstate Operations and Concessions Management and later Executive Deputy Commissioner.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Historic Preservation Field Services Bureau project review files
Series Number
- 19423
Summary
- This series consists of files created while reviewing state or federal projects which may affect so-called "cultural resources" (structures or archaeological sites) that are listed, or are eligible to be listed, on the national or state Register of Historic Places.
Creator
- New York (State). Historic Preservation Field Services Bureau
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Heritage area management plans
Series Number
- 21793
Summary
- This series documents establishment of and provides information on the history and cultural resources of heritage areas. Each management plan includes description of area boundaries; inventory of cultural resources; goals and objectives statement; types of area uses; potential property acquisitions; proposed exhibits and programs; cost/benefit analysis; cultural resources preservation techniques; organizational structure; environmental reviews; park planning schedule; schedule for park development and State-issued approval; and photographs, other images, and historical records.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Heritage Areas System Bureau
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Heritage Areas System Bureau program planning files
Series Number
- 21794
Summary
- This series consists of planning documents and correspondence related to the creation, development, and evolution of the New York State Heritage Areas Program and New York State Urban Cultural Parks Program. The purpose of these programs has been to develop, preserve, and promote the state's cultural and natural resources "as an expression of [New York] state's heritage." The records document the purpose/objectives of the program, suggested community designations and legislative structure, as well as marketing and outreach functions.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Heritage Areas System Bureau
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the 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.
Title
- Subject and correspondence files of the State Council of Parks
Series Number
- 19612
Summary
- The series contains correspondence unpublished reports, environmental board meeting minutes (1970-1971), policy statements, and annual reports of several regional state park commissions. Topics covered include criteria for proposed state parks; outdoor education activities; environmental planning; fees for park usage; environmental bond acts; recreational facilities related to the Barge Canal; and creation of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner's speeches
Series Number
- 19607
Summary
- This series consists of copies of speeches and testimony delivered by former Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioners Orin Lehman, Joan K. Davidson, and Bernadette Castro. The remarks were delivered at state and federal legislative hearings and at various other meetings and public events.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Capitol restoration feasibility studies and reports
Series Number
- B1864
Summary
- This series consists of feasibility studies, budget plans, project reports, and historical background information relating to restoration projects proposed for or undertaken at the State Capitol building in Albany, New York. Projects include the restoration of third floor rooms; creation of additional office space; improvement of handicap accessibility; restoration of the Great Western Staircase masonry and lighting; restoration of the Great Western Staircase skylight and roof; and restoration of the skylights over the Assembly and Senate Staircases.
Creator
- New York State Commission on the Restoration of the Capitol
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- State/Federal Register of Historic Places adverse impact documentation files
Series Number
- 19309
Summary
- This series consists of photographs, architectural drawings and elevations, and occasionally, narrative descriptions of historic structures which are to be razed. The Bureau of Historic Preservation Field Services is responsible for ensuring that owners of structures that are on, or are eligible to be on, the State or Federal Registers of Historic Places document those structures prior to their demolition. These files are probably the best graphic documentation of the designated structures just prior to demolition.
Creator
- University of the State of New York. Board of Regents
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Press releases
Series Number
- B1823
Summary
- This series contains press releases issued by the offices of Commissioners Orin Lehman, Joan Davidson, Bernadette Castro, and Carol Ash to inform the public about agency events, activities, and accomplishments.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.