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
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This series contains correspondence between State Historian Albert Corey and numerous county and local historians regarding the disposition of home front war records. This operation was undertaken as part of the State Historian's role to help preserve the State's heritage. The letters discuss the appointment of local historians, potential repositories, and other matters pertaining to post-war plans for the records. Included are lists of names and addresses of local directors of civilian protection, civilian mobilization, and local war councils.
Creator
New York State War Council. Division of Records
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Publicity photographs of State Historian Albert B. Corey
Series Number
A3313
Summary
This series includes photographs of varying size, some are cut from larger images, feature Dr. Albert B. Corey, state historian. All images are dated between 1948-1960 and identified, some with brief captions. Photos may have been provided by a publicity service of the Capital Newspapers.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History
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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
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.