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Displaying 273 Finding Aids
Title
- Office of Mental Health facility administrative records
Series Number
- B2810
Summary
- This series consists of records that document the administrative work of Office of Mental Health facilities. Included are laboratory and administrative subject files of the Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research in Orangeburg, which investigates the causes, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of severe and persistent mental illnesses. Records include correspondence, reports, project proposals, administrative records, and budget documents.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Mental Health
Access Restrictions
- Portions of series 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 of Mental Health.
Title
- Subject, correspondence, and administrative files
Series Number
- 19040
Summary
- The New York State Archives acquires and preserves state government archival records; provides records management services and training to state agencies and local governments; and promotes preservation and access to historical records statewide. These records consist of correspondence, reports, budget materials, fiscal and personnel records, publications, legislative materials, and policy and planning documents created by the State Archivist for setting policy, developing programs, and overseeing operations for the State Archives.
Creator
- New York State Archives. State Archivist
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- State University of New York Office of the Chancellor general files
Series Number
- B2637
Summary
- This series documents the development and activities of the State University of New York (SUNY) Central Administration and campus offices, committees, and other organizational units that formulate and implement SUNY's policies and programs. The records discuss the scope and evolution of SUNY's educational and research activities. Additionally, records document the administrative, legal, and fiscal rights and obligations of the SUNY system and its faculty and students. Significant topics include equal employment opportunities, the financing of higher education, and student exchange programs.
Creator
- State University of New York. Office of the Chancellor
Access Restrictions
- Certain records in this series contain information that may be restricted to protect personal privacy. State Archives staff will review requests for specific records and disclose in accordance with New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).
Title
- Oaths of Commissioners of Deeds for other states, territories, and foreign countries
Series Number
- B0008
Summary
- This series consists of notices of appointments, correspondence and written oaths submitted to the Secretary of State by the Commissioner of Deeds. The oaths contain the name of the appointee, office to which the person was appointed, location and date.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Office of Education Performance Review subject files
Series Number
- A0731
Summary
- The Office of Education Performance Review was created in 1973, and was empowered to investigate and review the cost effectiveness of public expenditures for the operation of public elementary and secondary school programs. This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, reports, publications, newspaper clippings, press releases, and copies of legislative bills. The records reflect the daily operations as well as the major decisions rendered by the office.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Education Performance Review
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities Medical Records Investigations Board case records
Series Number
- 17697
Summary
- This series consists of individual case files concerning the final disposition on deaths of mental hygiene service recipients. These individual cases were selected for investigation by the Commission on Quality of Care of the Mentally Disabled and files contain all documentary evidence associated with the death and disposition of each mental hygiene recipient.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Archives staff will review requests for specific documents and disclose information pursuant to New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).
Title
- Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation Director of Operations correspondence and subject files
Series Number
- B2740
Summary
- The series consists of the correspondence and subject files created by various Directors of Operations of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation. The files reflect the duties of the Director of Operations and include records on topics dealing with the day-to-day and core development functions of Roosevelt Island.
Creator
- Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
- Roosevelt Island Development Corporation
- New York State Urban Development Corporation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Walters Act administrative files
Series Number
- B0236
Summary
- These files document actions taken by the State Engineer and Surveyor to address contractors applying for assistance under the provisions of the Walters Act. The series includes correspondence, memorandums, journals, financial statements submitted by contractors, cost estimates, and inventories of construction materials. The card index to these files, Series B0241, provides name and subject access.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Division of Human Rights executive subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- 19280
Summary
- The Division of Human Rights is empowered to prevent and eliminate practices of discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, or physical disability. These records, which include correspondence, inter-agency memorandums, reports, meeting minutes, and policy material, reflect division activities. Records may be restricted.
Creator
- New York (State). State Division of Human Rights
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in part. Series contains copies of documents relating to discrimination cases. Disclosable documents among these include the initial complaint and the final determination. Other documents will be disclosed as permitted by the New York State Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law Art. 6).
Title
- Office of the Chancellor external general files
Series Number
- B2636
Summary
- This series includes subject and correspondence files relating to organizations outside of the State University system. Records include correspondence with the chancellor, memorandums, reports, presentations, faculty appointment letters, grievance cases, resumes, salary schedules, newspaper clippings, publications, audits, meeting agendas and minutes, strategic plans, and progress reports. The records document local and statewide events influencing the development of policies within the SUNY system, as well as the involvement of organizations in various meetings and activities.
Creator
- State University of New York. Office of the Chancellor
Access Restrictions
- Certain records in this series contain information that may be restricted to protect personal privacy. State Archives staff will review requests for specific records and disclose in accordance with New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).
Title
- New York State Assistant Counsel to the Governor Subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- B2556
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence and subject files relating to mental health policy, clemency, the care of people with mental disabilities, the Willowbrook State School investigation, the reorganization of the Department of Mental Hygiene, the Rockland Psychiatric Center investigation, mental health and criminal justice legislation, and a state prison task force. Records include outgoing and some incoming correspondence, reports, draft memorandums, studies, notes and background materials.
Creator
- New York (State). Assistant Counsel to the Governor
Access Restrictions
- Records may contain restricted material. Consult with archivist before use.
Title
- Assistant Secretary for Reports subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- B2331
Summary
- This series consists of subject and correspondence files created by Assistant Secretary for Reports to Governor W. Averell Harriman, Daniel P. Moynihan. The records document the two major functions of the Assistant Secretary for Reports: to bring the State Government closer to the people and to keep the Governor informed on the developments and activities within the State departments and agencies. Many files concern the public relations and public informational aspects of New York State government.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor. Assistant Secretary for Reports
Access Restrictions
- Income tax file in Box 6 is restricted to protect personal privacy.
Title
- New York State Assistant Secretary to the Governor subject files
Series Number
- B2325
Summary
- This series consists of subject, political, county briefing, and national files created by the office of the Assistant Secretary to Governor W. Averell Harriman. These records served as a reference file and related to numerous subjects with which the Governor's Office was concerned and about which the Governor made public speeches and pronouncements. Significant topics covered in the records include agriculture, nuclear energy, education, health care, and economics.
Creator
- New York (State). Assistant Secretary to the Governor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Robert Moses correspondence files
Series Number
- B2872
Summary
- This series consists of incoming correspondence received and outgoing correspondence created by Robert Moses during his tenure as president of the Long Island State Park Commission. Additional correspondence documents his work with the Jones Beach State Parkway Authority and Bethpage Park Authority, parkway construction in Long Island and New York City, and public works projects.
Creator
- Long Island State Park Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Governor George Clinton gubernatorial and personal records
Series Number
- A0142
Summary
- This series reflects George Clinton's political, business, and personal life particularly during the Revolutionary War and early statehood period. Subjects include management of military troops; military engagements, fortifications, and maneuvers; handling of loyalists, spies, traitors, deserters, and prisoners; Indian relations and Indian military activities; gubernatorial elections; ratification of the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution; Vermont border controversy; evacuation of British troops from New York City; sales of forfeited land; and postwar British occupation of military posts.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1777-1795 : Clinton)
Access Restrictions
- Restricted: Because of severe burn damage to the records, researchers should first consult published sources (especially Public Papers of George Clinton) and the descriptive calendar available at the Archives.
Title
- 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
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- State Assembly legislative files concerning the Emergency Contraception Bill
Series Number
- L0272
Summary
- This series consists of the legislative records of Assemblymember Amy Paulin in relation to her authorship of the Emergency Contraception Bill, 2003-2005. Records include correspondence, memorandums, news clippings and articles, and pamphlets concerning the bill itself, as well as bills, letters, press releases and reports documenting the evolution of the legislation.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- 22574
Summary
- This series contains news releases, reports, memoranda, correspondence, and hearing statements generated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as part of its participation on the Interagency Task Force (IATF) that investigated the Love Canal disaster.
Creator
- New York (State). Interagency Task Force on Hazardous Wastes
Access Restrictions
- Box 1 and 3 are partially restricted by Civil Practice Law and Rules section 3101(b) and (c) (attorney-client privileged correspondence and attorney work-product). Box 3 also partially restricted by Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) section 87.2(d) and 89.5(a)(1) making trade secrets exempt from disclosure.
Title
- Commission records
Series Number
- 22370
Summary
- The New York State French and Indian War 250th Anniversary Commemoration Commission was established in 2004 (Chapter 707) to promote the 250th anniversary of the war, which occurred between 2005-2010. Its main focus was to plan and conduct an organized series of reenactment tourism events featuring the historic sites and areas that played a critical role in the conflict. This series contains letters, newspaper clippings, publications, publicity material, and other records documenting the work of the commission.
Creator
- New York State French and Indian War 250th Anniversary Commemoration Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- 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)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.