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Displaying 46 Finding Aids
Title
- Asset appraisals
Series Number
- 10153
Summary
- This series consists of appraisals of various mental and psychiatric centers, state schools, and hospitals of the Department of Mental Hygiene done by an outside contractor, Joseph J. Blake and Associates. The purpose of these reports was to estimate the deprecation under Medicare/Medicaid regulation of all assets of the Department of Mental Hygiene. Included in these reports are definitions of terms, listings of assets appraised, plot/floor plans, and narrative descriptions of buildings.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Check stubs
Series Number
- A0391
Summary
- This series contains check stubs documenting payments made for expenses relating to the construction of the new State Capitol building, such as payroll of workers, architects, and other personnel; materials; and shipping charges. The check stubs indicate the date of issue, to whom issued, and amount. The occupation and number of hours worked are provided on stubs for employee checks, but not all stubs give the purpose of the payment. Checks are numbered sequentially with several interruptions and restarts.
Creator
- New York (State). New Capitol Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State New Capitol Commission specifications of new State Capitol
Series Number
- B1628
Summary
- This series consists of the general bill of specifications for the construction of the new State Capitol building, signed by the architect, Thomas Fuller. Included are specifications for ironwork; stonework; brick and plaster work; carpentry; plumbing; and wrought ironwork.
Creator
- New York (State). New Capitol Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Grantor index to deeds and other miscellaneous documents recorded or filed by the Secretary of State
Series Number
- A4688
Summary
- Series A0453, Record of Deeds; Series A0464, Original Deeds and Title Papers; Series 12945, Miscellaneous Deeds and Title Papers; Series A0451, Original Releases to the State; Series A0448, Indian Deeds and Treaties; and Series A1882, Dutch Land Deeds, are all indexed by this series. This series also indexes cessions of jurisdiction to the United States of America, which are found in several of the above series.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Access Restrictions
- Microfilm is not available for inter-library loan or duplication.
Title
- Grantee index to deeds and other documents recorded or filed by the Secretary of State and Office of General Services
Series Number
- A4689
Summary
- Series A0453, Record of Deeds; Series A0464, Original Deeds and Title Papers; Series 12945, Miscellaneous Deeds and Title Papers; Series A0451, Original Releases to the State; and Series A1882, Dutch Land Deeds, are indexed by this series. This series also indexes applications for grants of land under water, and land appropriations that are held by the Office of General Services.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Access Restrictions
- Microfilm is not available for inter-library loan or duplication.
Title
- Walsh-Corbetta project manager's subject files
Series Number
- 15764
Summary
- This series consists of "central files" compiled by the Walsh-Corbetta Joint Venture during its management of construction of the South Mall main platform superstructure, health department laboratories, and meeting center. The series contains files on subcontractors engaged by Walsh-Corbetta, as well as "Miscellaneous Files" documenting numerous aspects of project management.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of General Services
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Minutes of the meetings of the Trustees of the Capitol and State Hall
Series Number
- A1873
Summary
- This series contains meeting minutes of Trustees of the Capitol and State Hall. Information includes meeting date and location, attendees, and what transpired. Topics include plans for the constitution, repair and maintenance of State buildings; disposition of funds for these purposes; the appointment of officials and the hiring of workers for the maintenance, repair, and construction of State buildings; the performance of building superintendents and other officials appointed by the Trustees; and facilities assignments of officials and state agencies.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Register of running totals of payments to workers
Series Number
- A3182
Summary
- This series consists of lists of running totals of payments made to employees engaged in the construction of the new State Capitol building. Information includes the entry number, surname, and amount paid.
Creator
- New York (State). New Capitol Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Purchase requisition stub book
Series Number
- A3183
Summary
- This series consists of a book of stubs from requisitions for materials needed in the construction of the new State Capitol building. Each stub lists requisition date, requisition number, to whom the requisition was made, and the name and quantity of the articles requisitioned.
Creator
- New York (State). New Capitol Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the 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
- New York State Office of General Services South Mall design drawings
Series Number
- 16196
Summary
- This series consists of one whiteprint copy plan dated 1967 that apparently was made from an original drawing in the original accession. This plan depicts the main platform and superstructures of the Empire State Plaza in Albany. The series also includes 35 blueprints and 2 paintings of the Legislative Office Building at the Empire State Plaza in Albany.
Creator
- New York (State). Board of Geographic Names
Access Restrictions
- Documents relating to existing facilities may be withheld under New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Section 87.2(f) ("if disclosed could endanger the life or safety of any person"). State Archives staff will review requests for specific records and disclose in accordance with FOIL.
Title
- Interpretive poster of William de Leftwich Dodge murals
Series Number
- B1865
Summary
- This series consists of a poster produced by the Commission on the Restoration of the Capitol reproducing the wall and ceiling murals in the Governor's Reception Room. Accompanying the reproduction is a key that provides detailed explanations and interpretations of each of the individual murals. These murals depict major battles, naval engagements, and military leaders. Also included is an image of the Unknown Soldier.
Creator
- Manhattan Psychiatric Center
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Receipt stubs for work done on the new State Capitol
Series Number
- A3170
Summary
- This series consists of stubs from receipts given to employees in exchange for work on the construction project for the new State Capitol building. Each stub lists information for two individuals, including last name and first name initials or abbreviations; employee's position; and date and time of issue.
Creator
- New York (State). New Capitol Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- State Coordinating Committee on the South Mall Project monthly progress reports
Series Number
- 16204
Summary
- This series from the Office of General Services Design and Construction contains reports of the South Mall Coordinating Committee. Many reports include black-and-white photographs, annotated site plans, and other documentation of ongoing construction. Included is the general manager's report the problems on the South Mall and a general picture of the situation as it existed at the time.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of General Services. Design and Construction
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Pressbook copy of payroll
Series Number
- A3171
Summary
- This series consists of press copies of bi-weekly payrolls for workers employed on the new State Capitol building construction project. Each entry in the payroll contains a worker's name, an identification number, wages paid, and the worker's signature. At the end of each two-week period is a recapitulation listing the total amount of wages for each page and the total for the two-week period.
Creator
- New York (State). New Capitol Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- South Mall contract agreements
Series Number
- 18749
Summary
- The series consists of signed copies of contract agreements and related material (including transmittal letters, notes, memorandums on changes to contract amounts or payments, and copies of encumbrance requests) for architectural services and supplemental agreements for extension of the period of services to be performed in connection with work on Albany's South Mall project (later Empire State Plaza).
Creator
- New York (State). Office of General Services
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Register of stone cutters
Series Number
- A3174
Summary
- This series consists of listings of the names of employees engaged in stonecutting on the new State Capitol building construction project. Most entries provide the name and dates indicated by a single day and month. Entries end with a numerical figure possibly representing hours worked by the given individual, or, in cases where two names appear, the amount of job time completed by both.
Creator
- New York (State). New Capitol Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Chronological correspondence files
Series Number
- 16208
Summary
- This series consists of carbon copies of outgoing correspondence pertaining to virtually all aspects of the South Mall (Empire State Plaza) construction project. The series also contains chronological log sheets (1971-1980 only), which were used to track incoming and outgoing correspondence. Subjects of correspondence include contract agreements and amendments, contract adjustment claims filed by contractors, specifications, cost estimates, personnel assignments, contract vouchers, and payments to contractors.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of General Services. Office of South Mall Construction
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Payroll index
Series Number
- A3184
Summary
- This series consists of an index listing employees hired for construction of the new State Capitol. Information includes employee's name; occupation; wage rate; an unidentified alphanumeric code, possibly a wage or job classification code; and remarks pertaining to the existence of an employee sponsor. For some workers, the remarks areas includes comments on the employee's personal character, work habits, physical abilities and appearance, or familial responsibilities.
Creator
- New York (State). New Capitol Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Commission on Cultural Resources photoprints of Mental Hygiene and State University of New York buildings
Series Number
- B1056
Summary
- This series consists of 12 photographs that were used in presentation portfolios by the Commission on Cultural Resources. The photographs were specifically selected for possible use in Commission publications.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission on Cultural Resources
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.