Documents relating to the records survey of 1950 and subsequent disposition
Series Number
B1452
Summary
In 1950, a survey was conducted of inactive records filed with the Department of Audit and Control with only a 5 per cent sample preserved. Historical records from the sample were inadvertently taken for disposal to Quebec, Canada; about one-third of which were recovered. This series consists of inventory reports; correspondence; articles and other materials documenting this survey and the resulting disposition of those records. Most material pertains to records recovery activities.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
The inventory in this series briefly describes records held by the Corporations, Licenses, Land Office, and Executive Divisions of the Department of State and includes records from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Information includes title of record; dates and quantity; brief narrative descriptions of content; whether or not indexes exist; condition of record; and location.
Creator
Historical Records Survey (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.