This series from the Dept. of Social Services pertains to social programs and services for the Native American population. Files contain memoranda; correspondence; draft legislation; unpublished conference and seminar papers; publications; material relating to the defunct Inter-Departmental Committee on Indian Affairs; annuity rolls; and statistical and demographic data. Some documents contain restricted information.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Social Services. Bureau of Indian Affairs
Access Restrictions
Some documents contain restricted information. Consult with the reference archivist regarding access.
The series consists of black and white photographs depicting children and staff of Thomas Indian School at work and recreation in such activities as school exercises, team sports, farming and gardening, and Indian Boy and Girl Scouts.
Creator
Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
The series consists of a one-volume manuscript roll of visitors to the Thomas Indian School over a twenty-five year period. Entries include visitor's name, address, and date of visit.
Creator
Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children child commitment contracts
Series Number
A1910
Summary
This series contains signed contracts between parents or guardians and the asylum's superintendent authorizing placement of children in the asylum for "care, education and support". Each agreement contains the parent/guardian's name and address; child's name, sex, Indian nation, age, destitute or orphan status; and agreement date. Many agreements include the child's date of discharge or death.
Creator
Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
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.
Register of trustees, Indian children, and visitors
Series Number
A1909
Summary
This series consists of a journal listing trustees, instructors, Indian children, visitors, and contributors. Information includes a list of trustees including name, address, election date, and remarks on position held; list of children admitted to the asylum including name, Indian nation, reservation, age, whether parents are living, dates removed or died, and remarks on the latter; register of visitors including name, address, and date of visit; and quarterly average number of children in the asylum per year.
Creator
Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
These files document aid to school districts for expenses related to the education of Indian children living on reservations including operating and maintenance costs of reservation schools; off reservations tuition payments; and transportation costs. Documents include correspondence; memoranda; tuition aid calculation worksheets; contracts with school districts for the education and transportation of Indian children; annual budgets from reservation schools; and censuses of Indian students (including name, date of birth, sex, age, one parent's name) at school districts and reservation schools.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of Educational Management Services