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Title

New York State Governor alphabetic card index to governors' correspondence files

Series Number

A3218

Summary

Staff of the Governor's office maintained this index to facilitate access to governors' correspondence files. The series indexes portions of three series: 1) Appointment Correspondence Files (series A0612), indexing files from 1907-1928; 2) Central Subject and Correspondence Files (series 13682), indexing files of Governor Alfred E. Smith; and 3) Investigation Case Files of Charges and Complaints Against Public Officials and Agencies (series A0531), indexing case files from about 1907-1920.

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Card index to extradition case files

Series Number

B1725

Summary

This series consists of card indexes to Series B1416, Extradition Case Files. The cards are typed carbon copies of the extradition case control cards included in each case file. Each card typically includes case number; name; state and locality seeking extradition; crimes; location where fugitive is held in New York; supporting papers; date of request; date request received; date request granted or denied; status of warrant; names of agents to return fugitive; and other remarks.

Access Restrictions

Restricted: Portions of the files are restricted under provisions of the Public Officers Law Art. 6 (Freedom of Information Law).

Title

Division of the Budget subject heading index to general subject files

Series Number

B1345

Summary

These cards index the Division of the Budget general subject files (Series 16520). Each card provides name of the agency under which the matter is filed; description of the subject matter; the heading "General File"; and, if applicable, a cross reference(s) to other subjects under which the material is filed. Sometimes a physical location for the item (e.g. "RC" for State Records Center) may be listed as well. Cards are often filed in multiple sub-categories under a given agency.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Defendant index to enrolled decrees, in re papers, and other case files

Series Number

J2019

Summary

This series consists of a card file indexing part of Series J0061, Enrolled Decrees, In Re Papers, and Other Case Files, relating to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Circuits, Court of Chancery. Some cards, pertaining to divorce cases, cannot be attributed to a circuit. Cards generally list defendant and a cross-reference to a file or case number. Some cards list plaintiff; type of action; file date and names of solicitor/counselor. 5th Circuit cases pertain almost solely to naturalizations.

Creator

• New York (State). Court of Chancery

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Index to State Geologist's correspondence files

Series Number

B1815

Summary

This series consists of a card file index to part of Series B0561, State Museum Director's, State Geologist's, and State Paleontologist's Correspondence Files. The cards, which provide correspondent's name, date of correspondence, and place where correspondence originated, predominantly index correspondence between James Hall and other geologists and paleontologists during Hall's lengthy career with the State Museum and other institutions. The index is incomplete and should be used with caution.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Card index to case files

Series Number

B1776

Summary

This series consists of a card index to Public Service Commission unified case files and Second District case files. Cards are typewritten originals or photostat copies. Cards contain name of company, agency, or individual involved in the case; case number; related case numbers; title or summary of case; name of complainant; date received; and date closed. The index does not contain any cards for cases concerning railroad companies.

Creator

• New York (State). Public Service Commission

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Alphabetic card index to governors' appointment correspondence files and other matters

Series Number

A0540

Summary

This series indexes Series A0612, Governors' Appointment Correspondence Files. The card indexes were compiled by successive gubernatorial administrations to facilitate access to information as the volume of correspondence and other responsibilities of governors and their staff steadily increased. In particular, the indexes provide access to names of individuals applying for appointment to various positions and individuals recommending others for such positions.

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Card index to Western Division canal maps, plans, estimates and related structures

Series Number

A4290

Summary

This volume indexes three series of records documenting work on the western division of the State's canal system: B0380, Western Division Maps and Plans; B1211, Roll Maps Relating to the Western Division of the Erie and Barge Canals; and B0730, Engineers' Field Books Pertaining to the Construction of the State's Canal System. They provide subject access to maps, plans, drawings, estimates, and related documents produced for proposed work and ongoing maintenance of the canal system.

Creator

• New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Department of Law Tobacco Institute records

Series Number

B1793

Summary

This series consists of printout copies of electronically scanned images of documents related to the operation of the Tobacco Institute. The records were received as part of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. The records were created by the Scientific Affairs Division of the Institute and primarily consist of material collected from or presented at scientific and medically related conferences and publications. A wide variety of topics related to tobacco production, use, advertising, and marketing as well associated heath issues and concerns are included in the series. Records are restricted.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Law

Access Restrictions

Restricted in part. Personnel records are restricted to protect personal privacy.

Title

Card index to canal records

Series Number

B1908

Summary

This series consists of a card index to Series B0730, Engineers' Field Books Pertaining to the Construction of the State's Canal System; Series B0377, Final Estimates and Accounts; and Series B0729, Roll Maps and Plans of the Middle Division of the Erie Canal.

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Card index to 1925 state population census schedules for City of Albany and Albany County

Series Number

B1724

Summary

This series consists of index cards created for indexing the State Population Census Schedules of 1925 for the City of Albany and Albany County. Information on each card consists of head of household, members of household, and census book and page number.

Creator

• New York State Library

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Abstracts of World War I military service

Series Number

B0808

Summary

This series consists of an abstract of military service for New York residents (men and women) who enlisted or who were inducted into the armed forces of the United States from 1917 through 1919 during the First World War. The abstracts, (aka service cards), document Army officers and enlisted men; Navy personnel; Marines; and Nurses. Basic data is given on the individual, his/her residence, induction into military service, organizations served with, overseas service, and discharge from the service.

Creator

• New York (State). Adjutant General's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Patient index cards

Series Number

B2372

Summary

These cards provide summary patient information. The front of the card includes patient's name, case number, county of origin, address if known, patient number, date of admission, and emergency contact. The reverse of the card gives visitor and/or transfer information and other notes regarding patient such as behavioral tendencies, marital status, previous attacks, etc. The cards also serve as an index and cross reference to patient case files. Cards for male patients beginning A-Fis are missing.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene

Access Restrictions

Restricted in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.

Title

Department of Transportation Graphic Arts Unit transportation and state facilities related photographs and photo logs

Series Number

17672

Summary

These photographs, slides, and logs document the state transportation system, its structures, and state facilities created by the Department of Public Works (1923-1967) and its successor agency, the Department of Transportation. Images depict bridge and highway construction, canals repair and maintenance, and construction of state facilities. Some show employees and officials or landscapes and historic sites. Album pictures depict bridges, waterways, grade crossings, accidents, highways, hospitals, prisons, and schools. Some images document construction progress on the South Mall Project.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Transportation. Graphic Arts Unit

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Card index to correspondence of the State Engineer and Surveyor

Series Number

10482

Summary

This series consists of index cards that act as a partial index to the correspondence files of the New York State Engineer and Surveyor, Series B0226.

Creator

• New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

Access Restrictions

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