This series documents the chartering and registration of municipal, school, and free association libraries. The records are arranged alphabetically by town and include application forms, reports, questionnaires, and copies of the provisional and absolute charters.
Creator
New York State Library. Division of Library Development
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Governor's Commission on Libraries public hearings files
Series Number
B0927
Summary
The Governor's Commission on Libraries was appointed by Governor Hugh Carey in 1976 to plan for the New York State Governor's Conference on Libraries, held in 1978. Prior to the Conference, the Commission held public hearings in Buffalo, New York City, Albany, and Syracuse. At these hearings, students, teachers, librarians, administrators, and others from public, private, school, and academic libraries expressed their concerns. The series contains transcripts of each day's hearings and written statements submitted to the Commission.
Creator
New York (State). Governor's Commission on Libraries
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This series consists of charters granted to and revoked from schools and libraries in New York. Records include provisional and absolute charters, amendments to charters, grade certificates, and documentation of admission to the University of the State of New York.
Creator
New York (State). Department of State
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Governor's Conference on Libraries conference arrangement and organization files
Series Number
13367
Summary
The Governor's Conference on Libraries was called by Governor Carey in recognition of the need for citizens to examine their library service needs within the state and in anticipation of the 1979 White House Conference on Libraries. The series consists largely of files reflecting the planning, arrangements, and logistical details surrounding the conference. Files include, but are not limited to, delegate biographical data; copies of resolutions presented and voting data; copies of speeches and other presentations; and the final report.
Creator
Governor's Conference on Libraries (New York) (1978 : Albany, N. Y.)