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.
Deputy Commissioner's subject and correspondence files
Series Number
22576
Summary
Ivan P. Vamos served as deputy commissioner of Planning and Operations from 1978 to 1993, under Commissioner Orin Lehman in the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP). This series contains correspondence, memoranda, copies of deeds, geological surveys, research studies/reports, and environmental analyses. The records document the operations of parks, recreation and historic sites, and include material on such topics as evaluations of storm damage, environmental issues and repairs, trail maintenance, and maintenance of bridges and roads leading to and from state parks.
Creator
New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Planning Unit
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.