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Displaying 5 Finding Aids
Title
- Institution for the Blind daybooks
Series Number
- B0427
Summary
- This series contains daily financial transactions for provisions, supplies, equipment, and purchase or repair expenditures incurred during the course of the Institute for the Blind's operations and activities. Transactions are listed for equipment and supplies relating to farming, broom making, beadwork, and carpentry; library and school books; musical instruments; school room furnishings; bedding and other household items; fuel; clothing; and groceries.
Creator
- New York State Institution for the Blind
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School treasurer's monthly reports
Series Number
- B0596
Summary
- This series consists of monthly reports detailing the receipts and expenses of the Thomas Indian School. The school was originally incorporated as a private institution, but received state aid. Reports include general fund receipts and disbursements summary; bank statements and certificate of indebtedness; statement of "home products" produced at the school; and abstract of vouchers. Itemized lists of expenses include food; clothing; hospital and medical supplies; repairs and alterations to buildings and equipment; office expenses; and travel.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Applications from school districts for reimbursement for classroom equipment purchased
Series Number
- A3226
Summary
- These applications were submitted by school district officials for reimbursement of the cost of classroom equipment. Application information includes county, town, and school district number; name and address of school official; description and cost of items for which reimbursement is sought; affidavit that items listed were purchased; and number of teachers employed in school district.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Institution for the Blind balance sheets
Series Number
- B0429
Summary
- This series provides a breakdown of the sources of the institution's assets and liabilities. Debits and credits are shown and totaled at the bottom of each page. Grand totals appear for each month. Entries are recorded in the following categories: inventory; general and school room furniture; music; library; farm; merchandise; provisions; broom shop; broom machinery shop; bead and work room; fuel and lights; officers and teacher payroll; domestic payroll; and laborer's pay. Entries also appear by name of individual vendors and by county.
Creator
- New York State Institution for the Blind
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Institution for the Blind inventory lists
Series Number
- B0430
Summary
- This series lists information on the quantity, description, and value of durable and expendable items in the institution's inventory including furniture and other household furnishings; farm and shop machinery, tools, and implements; livestock; musical instruments; food and provisions; medicine; and other items. Amounts of specific items and their value are often listed by specific room, identified by occupant or purpose.
Creator
- New York State Institution for the Blind
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.