Subject files relating to state and federal records programs
Series Number
A3262
Summary
This series contains files pertaining to federal archives and records management programs during the 1940s. They were probably compiled for an ill-fated postwar proposal to establish a State Archives program.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
State Historian's background files on records transfers
Series Number
B1570
Summary
The series consists of memoranda, correspondence, inventories and descriptions, and related files pertaining to the retention and disposition of historical records from executive branch state agencies. The bulk of material relates to records transfers, but there is a small amount of information on retention policy and general instructions.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
This series consists of advisory opinions of the New York State Committee on Open Government regarding the Open Meetings, Freedom of Information, and Personal Privacy Protection Laws. These opinions stem from inquiries made by the government, public, and news media.
Creator
New York (State). Committee on Open Government
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
State Records Management Advisory Council meeting minutes
Series Number
B1998
Summary
This series consists of agendas and minutes of State Records Management Advisory Council meetings, as well as background material associated with topics discussed at the meetings. Extensive documentation is present concerning the creation of the State Records Center.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Specifications of an index for searching records or books
Series Number
A1185
Summary
This series from the Comptroller's Office contains an early example of "forms management". It contains an outline of an improved method of indexing books of judgments, deeds, mortgages, etc., devised by William Stebbins, and files by him in the U.S. Patent Office preparatory to taking out a patent.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series from the Comptroller's Office consists of an inventory for documents contained in "sundry boxes deposited in the upper loft of the State Hall". The documents range in date from Revolutionary War to the 1820's. and include accounts of/for: Governors; Commissioner of Conspiracies; army provisions; War of 1812 expenditures; roads and bridges; building the Capitol and State Hall; wolf bounties; and for building and maintaining Auburn Prison.
Creator
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.