Architectural drawings of additions and alterations to public schools
Series Number
B0916
Summary
This microfilm contains copies of floor plans, framing plans, plot plans, and elevations of school buildings being built or altered. These plans were submitted to the Education Department for approval pursuant to law. Plans are unarranged and un-indexed.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department. Administration Division
Access Restrictions
Documents relating to existing facilities may be withheld under FOIL sect. 87.2(f) ("if disclosed could endanger the life or safety of any person").
These annual reports from academies, high schools, and academic departments of union free schools provide statistics on operations and programs and were collected to assist the Regents in supervising educational institutions in the State. The reports provide information on the school's finances; property; organization of departments; name, age, education, and teaching experience of teachers; name and age of all students, with names of textbooks read or subjects taken; curriculum and texts used; frequency of composition and declamation by students; total number of students; tuition and board rates; free instruction provided; and length of school terms and vacations.
Creator
University of the State of New York. Board of Regents
Access Restrictions
A2017-00: Restricted due to burn damage. Use with assistance of archivist.
The series consists of black and white photographs depicting children and staff of Thomas Indian School at work and recreation in such activities as school exercises, team sports, farming and gardening, and Indian Boy and Girl Scouts.
Creator
Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Historical sketches and photographs of school systems in cities and villages
Series Number
A3042
Summary
These historical sketches which include photographs were collected from school systems in 1916 to illustrate a report on the history of school systems in cities and villages. The sketches generally provide information on the establishment and location of the first school or school district in the city or village, and development of the school system's programs, facilities, administration, and geographic area. Photographs of school buildings, classrooms, facilities, students, and administrators accompany each sketch.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department. Assistant Commissioner for Elementary Education
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Education Department Commissioner's Committee on Inquiry into Charges of Waste and Extravagance in the Construction of School Buildings in New York City correspondence and subject files
Series Number
A2044
Summary
This series provides information on the Education Department inquiry into the planning, design, and construction of schools in New York City during the 1950s. Included are correspondence, published and unpublished reports, press releases, news clippings, memorandums, meeting minutes, notes, charts, statistical tables, and blueprints of school plans and construction details compiled by the committee in its investigation.
Creator
New York (State). State Board of Charities
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.