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Rome Developmental Disabilities Services Office public relations files

Series Number

B2379

Summary

This series includes reports, research materials, and newspaper clippings related to histories, articles, and other materials written over the years by staff of the Rome State School and Rome Developmental Center.

Creator

• New York (State). Rome Developmental Disabilities Services Office

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Thruway Authority Department of Information and Commercial Affairs press clippings file

Series Number

B0588

Summary

This series consists of newspaper articles, press releases, and editorials relating to all aspects of Thruway construction, openings, and operations. They were collected to monitor the effects of the public relations campaign mounted by the Thruway Authority and serve as a record of progress in construction and Thruway operations. Topics include individuals connected with the Thruway; communities along the Thruway corridor; economic effects; bonds; facilities; and safety.

Creator

• New York State Thruway Authority. Department of Information and Commercial Affairs

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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Legislative Commission on Public Management Systems project files

Series Number

L0152

Summary

These records document the commission's research and proposed reforms for increasing economy and efficiency in New York State government. The records include correspondence, memorandums, reports, draft legislation, hearing and conference transcripts, working papers, and publications. Most records relate to the organization, function, and financial management systems of state agencies, boards, and commissions and means of strengthening accounting and auditing, planning, budgeting, reporting, and performance measurement programs.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Legislative Commission on Public Management Systems

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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Assistant State Paleontologist's correspondence, research, and publication files

Series Number

B1596

Summary

This series consists of correspondence, publications drafts, research, and photographs compiled by Lawrence V. Rickard, Assistant New York State Paleontologist. Much of the material concerns the preparation and publication of articles written for a variety of State Museum publications, Topics include descriptions of strata, classifications, and descriptions of fossil flora and fauna; geology of specific New York localities; tectonics; and geological nomenclature. Also included are published copies of geological publications prepared by State museum Geological Survey staff.

Creator

• New York State Geological Survey

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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American Revolution Bicentennial Commission Executive Director's subject and correspondence files

Series Number

B1634

Summary

In addition to general correspondence and memorandums, this series includes articles, histories, publications, illustrations, and background material about New York and the American Revolution; publications from other state bicentennial agencies; commission members biographies; grant proposals; press releases; contracts; financial information; speeches; photographs and slides of reenactments, historic sites, and commission activities; essays; meeting minutes; committee information; and audio tapes.

Creator

• New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission

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Pamphlets and articles related to local history and historic sites

Series Number

B1772

Summary

This series consists of booklets, pamphlets, and other ephemera on topics related primarily to New York State history, local history, historic sites and buildings, historic preservation, historiography, or other subjects of interest to the state historian. Topics include archaeology, church histories, local history, school histories, historic buildings, churches and religion, museums, anniversary celebrations of events, historic markers and memorials, schools, biographic information, geographical place names, colonial history, military history, Indians, manners and customs, folklore, celebrations and pageants, and transportation.

Creator

• New York (State). State Historian

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Joint Legislative Committee on Discrimination in Employment of the Middle-Aged subject and survey files

Series Number

L0021

Summary

This series consists of correspondence, testimony, interviews, reports, charts, and draft legislation on a variety of topics including age discrimination, workers' compensation, health and life insurance, and employee accidents. The information was gathered from industries, labor unions, business organizations, and State and Federal government for an investigation of job discrimination for those over forty. Also included are survey forms from businesses on hiring and firing practices and a summary of a survey of labor unions on age discrimination.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee on Discrimination in Employment of the Middle-Aged

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Historical research and "cornerstone" files

Series Number

B1657

Summary

This series consists of photographs; key plot plans; blueprints; articles on the school; and assorted records representing accumulated research on the history of the Syracuse State School compiled prior to the laying of the cornerstone of a "new" Syracuse State School in 1971. Included is information on laying of the cornerstone of the new building (1971) including planning documents for the ceremony as well as material collection by the Historical Committee of the Central New York Developmental Services Office.

Creator

• New York (State). Central New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office

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State Paleontologist's research and publication files

Series Number

B1511

Summary

This series consists primarily of research material and articles written by the New York State Paleontologist for publications, such as "The Conservationist," and journals of professional scholarship. Topics include taxonomy, classification, and description of fauna and flora fossils; descriptions of strata; geology of specific localities throughout New York State; tectonics and geological nomenclature. Also included are articles written by other authors; correspondence, hand drawn maps; field notes; photographs; drawings; diagrams; galleys; and reprints of published articles.

Creator

• New York State Geological Survey

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Mental deficiency reference file

Series Number

A4227

Summary

The series contains pamphlets and article reprints from mental health journals discussing topics relating to mental deficiency including patient diagnosis, methods and costs of care and training, epilepsy, and delinquency of mental deficients. A large portion of the records relate to Eugenics, the science of improving hereditary traits particularly through the social control of mating and reproduction.

Creator

• New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient

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Deputy Commissioner's subject and correspondence files

Series Number

B2721

Summary

This series consists of the subject and correspondence files of Eugene J. Leff, Deputy Commissioner for Remediation and Materials Management, and James M. Tierney, Assistant Commissioner for Water Resources. The records reflect the executive level decision and policy making of individuals in these positions in relation to the Marcellus Shale High-Volume Hydraulic Fracturing project.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of Environmental Quality and Remediation

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Assemblyman Abbot Low Moffat files

Series Number

L0270

Summary

This series contains files created and maintained by Abbot L. Moffat during his tenure as a member of the New York State Assembly. Included are booklets, newspaper articles, publications, and other assorted documentation that reflect his interest in the budget and taxation. Also included are Republican Party campaign literature and materials related to Moffat's involvement with the New York State War Council.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1929-1943 : Abbot Low Moffat)

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New York State Governor W. Averell Harriman pre-gubernatorial files

Series Number

B2342

Summary

This series documents W. Averell Harriman's business and political endeavors between 1950 and 1954 leading up to his candidacy for governor of New York State. Records include articles, speeches, correspondence, reports, and campaign material.

Creator

• Harriman, W. Averell (William Averell), 1891-1986

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Banking Department law bulletins

Series Number

B0623

Summary

This series consists of official copies of law bulletins published by the Banking Department to note principal amendments and changes in the Banking Law. Each bulletin contains the text of sections of the Banking Law pertaining to a particular type of banking institution. Types of institutions and topics covered by the bulletin articles include state, savings, and institutional banks; trust and investment companies; credit unions; common trust funds; licensed lenders; private bankers; and savings and loan associations.

Creator

• New York (State). Banking Department

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Commissioner's addresses and articles

Series Number

A2098

Summary

This series consists of addresses by Education Department Commissioners. Included are addresses, drafts and notes by Andrew S. Draper. Many of which were presented at school commencements and before community organizations. Topics include education trends, the role of American Universities, the functioning and purpose of schools, school curricula, New York's role in education and historical topics, such as the settlement of the Alabama claims, the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant, and the Civil and Revolutionary War.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Commissioner's Office

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Factory Investigating Commission research files on contract prison labor

Series Number

A3025

Summary

These letters, reports, articles, notes, and government documents provide information about the prison contract labor system for the manufacture of shoes and shirts in other states and countries. The series includes correspondence comparing prison labor to free labor in the shoe industry; questionnaires recording productivity and convicts' earnings; and legislation, hearings, and reports for and against contract prison labor.

Creator

• New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission

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Files relating to the Martin Van Buren Historic Site ("Lindenwald")

Series Number

A0060

Summary

This series contains correspondence, background reports (including drafts), notes, clippings, printed programs, and articles concerning efforts to preserve Martin Van Buren's Kinderhook home, Lindenwald, as a public historic site. The site was not acquired by the state, but eventually was purchased by the Federal government.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History

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Files of the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance

Series Number

A3213

Summary

This series consists of the records of Mark Graves, who held various positions under several governors during a long career in state service. Records include correspondence and messages to/from governors Alfred E. Smith, Franklin Roosevelt, and Herbert Lehman; correspondence pertaining to work/issues of several legislative committees; printed pamphlets; and copies of speeches and articles by Graves.

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Assembly files of D. Mallory Stephens

Series Number

L0271

Summary

This series contains files created and maintained by D. Mallory Stephens during his tenure as a member of the New York State Assembly. Included are booklets, newspaper articles, publications, and other assorted documentation that reflect his interests in the budget and taxation. Republican Party campaign literature and materials related to Stephens' involvement with the New York State War Council are also included.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly

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