This series documents the board proceedings of the Long Island State Park Commission and several closely related bodies: Bethpage Corporation, Bethpage Park Authority, Jones Beach State Parkway Authority, Long Island State Park and Recreation Commission, and New York State Council of Parks. Also included are the published minutes of the New York State Board of Commissioners of the Land Office. Summarized information regarding the creation, maintenance, and management of state parks and parkways, in addition to many other issues, can be found in this series.
Adirondack Mountain Authority legal and administrative files
Series Number
11263
Summary
The series consists primarily of legal and administrative files dealing with the two major recreational ski areas in Warren (Gore Mountain) and Essex (Whiteface Mountain) counties. The authority worked closely with the Conservation Department, and the records relate to the authority's continuation of development begun under preceding authorities and commissions and new development financed by a succession of legislative appropriations.
Creator
New York (State). Adirondack Mountain Authority
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
The series consists of maps produced by the Adirondack Park Agency for the Adirondack Park Land Use and Development Plan of 1973. The maps consist of a printed base map of each county (sometimes done in sections) prepared by the Office of Planning Services, with an attached plastic film overlay in colors representing the various land use classifications. Additionally, wilderness areas and "primitive areas" are represented.
Creator
New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Usage Restrictions
Use under supervision or with assistance of archivist due to fragile condition of the plastic film overlays.
Subject and meeting files and World's Fair exhibit design and building plans
Series Number
A0569
Summary
The series consists of the files of the World's Fair Commission, together with contractors' plans and drawings prepared under the authority of the commission for the New York State exhibit at the 1939-1940 World's Fair. Along with commission subject files and general correspondence, these files include meeting minutes, contracts, bonds, bids and estimates of contractors for exhibit work, accident and insurance reports, photographs, and publications. The records also include blueprints, pencil drawings, and artwork.
Creator
New York (State). World's Fair Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This map was published by the Department of Commerce to display scenic, economic, and historic sites of interest in the state. Entitled "New York The Empire State," it includes picture icons locating significant natural features, state parks, scenic areas, recreation/visitor and historic sites, museums, and significant public buildings. Text blocks summarize state history, natural and recreational features, and economic development and provide a description of state insignia.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Commerce
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Advertising portfolio of state tourism promotions during 1939 World's Fair
Series Number
A3324
Summary
This series consists of materials prepared for the Bureau of State Publicity by the Barlow Advertising Agency of Syracuse to promote nationwide attendance of the World's Fair of 1939-1940, specifically to encourage out-of-state travel to and from the fair through New York State rather than through Pennsylvania. The series includes maps, proofs of newspaper and magazine advertisements, scripts of radio advertising interviews, and copies of newsletters to legislators on the progress of the campaign.
Creator
New York (State). Bureau of State Publicity
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.