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Title

Direction and supervision of program records

Series Number

11960

Summary

This series documents long range plans and establishment of policy for department programs. Records include budgets, reports, correspondence, memoranda, and long-term plans. These records help to establish activities of direction, control, and supervision of programs. Excluded are records that provide identifiable information pertaining to clients.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Freedom Trail Commission records

Series Number

B2587

Summary

The series includes Freedom Trail Commission administrative and operational records, as well as publications and public materials related to the commission.

Creator

• New York (State). Freedom Trail Commission

Access Restrictions

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

Title

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

Access Restrictions

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

Title

World Trade Center Relief Fund disaster response and recovery records

Series Number

B2357

Summary

This series contains disaster response and recovery records generated by the World Trade Center Relief Fund in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The records include documentation on New York State Department of Taxation and Finance employees who were killed or injured in the attacks. They also include threat alerts, published articles, press releases, records of phone calls, weekly reports regarding response to the attacks, accounts of survivors, and condolence cards, letters, and email messages.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Taxation and Finance. World Trade Center Relief Fund

Access Restrictions

Portions of this series may be exempt from disclosure in accordance with New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), Section 87.2(b). State Archives staff will review requests for specific documents and disclose in accordance with FOIL.

Title

Correspondence files

Series Number

B0226

Summary

This series contains incoming and outgoing correspondence directed to or generated by the State Engineer and Surveyor's office. The records mainly relate to the construction, maintenance, operation, and administration of the New York State Canal System, particularly the construction of the Barge Canal and the second enlargement of the Erie and lesser canals and feeders.

Creator

• New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

Access Restrictions

B0226-08, B0226-10: These accretions are pending conservation treatment and/or reformatting due to heavy water/mold damage, and are therefore restricted.

Title

Barge Canal land appropriation files

Series Number

22561

Summary

The land appropriation files contain comprehensive legal documentation of the process by which the state acquired lands for the Barge Canal system (pursuant to Laws of 1909, Chapter 391, as amended), and of the state's title to those lands. The files document not only the transfer of legal title to the state (i.e. the deed), but also the title and lien history of the property, the negotiations with the landowner, and the review and approval by control agencies - Offices of the State Comptroller and Attorney General. All of this documentation is important for confirming that due process was observed and that the owner was justly, fairly compensated for the property taken by the state. In addition, the records thoroughly document an important government function, the appropriation of private property for a public purpose, in this case for the Barge Canal.

Access Restrictions

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

Title

State wildlife pathologist subject and correspondence files

Series Number

B2752

Summary

This series consists of correspondence, published and unpublished reports, memorandums, field notes, survey data, program proposals, and policies and procedures relating to the functions of the Department of Conservation's Wildlife Pathology Unit and state wildlife pathologist Ward Stone (1969-2010). Records primarily contain information regarding the evolution of ecological standards across New York State and its impact on wildlife management. Records also document Stone's tenure with the department and highlight the numerous environmental issues he raised while leading the Wildlife Pathology Unit.

Creator

• New York (State). Wildlife Pathology Unit

Access Restrictions

Restricted in part. State Archives staff will review requests for documents and disclose information pursuant to the State Freedom of Information Law.

Title

Office of Public Health subject files

Series Number

16570

Summary

This series contains agendas, bulletins, news clippings, correspondence, guidelines, memorandums, notes, pamphlets, press releases, reports, and speeches generated by the Office of Public Health. Topics include the onset of the AIDS epidemic; environmental toxicology; maternal and child health; New York City shelters; health manpower; and human experimentation. Some records may be restricted.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of Public Health

Access Restrictions

Portions of the series are restricted to protect personal privacy.

Title

Governor's Office for Small Cities project administration files

Series Number

B2770

Summary

This series contains project administration files relating to affordable housing, community revitalization, and development. Records in this series include action, management, and consolidation plans; budget files; and project management files, contracts, and correspondence. Locations covered in these records include Davidson Avenue apartments in the Bronx and Sleepy Hollow Senior Housing, among many others.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor's Office for Small Cities

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Local initiatives

Series Number

B2016

Summary

The Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness was charged with studying the structure and operations of New York local government; reducing costs and improving the effectiveness of local government operations; and reforming election laws and procedures. The commission issued its final report, entitled "21st Century Local Government," in April 2008. These records contain background information gathered by the commission regarding local government initiatives to reduce costs and improve the effectiveness of operations.

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Entry documentation for construction of State Tuberculosis Hospital, Ray Brook, New York

Series Number

A1225

Summary

This series from the Comptroller's office consists of bills, correspondence, receipts, contract statements of certificates, vouchers and certificates stating that construction work was performed by individuals on the hospitals. The records in this series are concerned mainly with the E.H. Denniston Company and address monies paid for labor and supplies to complete contracts annulled by the State Architect.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Operations Sub-committee on Indian Affairs hearing transcript and subject files

Series Number

L0243

Summary

These records were compiled by John Hudacs, Project Director of the Sub-committee on Indian Affairs. Records include hearing transcripts, subject files, correspondence, reports, and reel recordings of meetings held on reservations. Series also includes background information on services to Native Americans including health projects, leases, schooling, graves and cemeteries, return of the wampum collection, and economic development.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Governmental Operations. Sub-committee on Indian Affairs

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Assembly records of Robert Watson Pomeroy, Jr.

Series Number

L0255

Summary

Robert Watson Pomeroy, Jr., Republican, served in the New York State Assembly from 1947 to 1964 as a representative of Dutchess County. Assemblyman Pomeroy's legislative committee records include hearing transcripts of the Joint Legislative Committee on Natural Resources and the Assembly Public Service Committee; and bills, correspondence, and press releases regarding natural resource actions.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1947-1964 : Robert Watson Pomeroy)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation Project Coordinator subject and correspondence files

Series Number

B2763

Summary

This series consists of the subject and correspondence files of the project coordinator of the Roosevelt Island Development Corporation. Topics reflect the duties of the project coordinator who was responsible for managing various projects throughout Roosevelt Island.

Creator

• Roosevelt Island Development Corporation

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Director's subject and correspondence files

Series Number

16227

Summary

This series contains memorandums, reports, and correspondence pertaining to the 1969 election of unions for State employees.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor's Office of Employee Relations. Division of Contract Negotiations and Administration

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Westfield State Farm Superintendent's correspondence

Series Number

B1518

Summary

This series consists of correspondence of the superintendent of the New York State Reformatory for Women (after 1931, Westfield State Farm). Series contains unsuccessful requests for information about individuals assumed to be currently or formerly incarcerated in the institution. These inquiries are from parole boards; attorneys; law enforcement officials; relatives and friends; creditors; and social services agencies. Series also includes correspondence regarding the transfer of inmates, usually to or from Albion State Training School.

Creator

• Westfield State Farm

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Temporary Commission of Investigation litigation files

Series Number

B2833

Summary

This series consists of court documents, memorandums, correspondence, and related legal materials pertaining to lawsuits which challenge the authority and/or practices of New York State Temporary Commission of Investigation.

Creator

• New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation

Access Restrictions

Partially restricted by the Laws of 1958, Chapter 989; Civil Rights Law, section 73.8; Civil Practice Law and Rules, section 3101(b), (c), and (d) and 4503(a); Freedom of Information Law, section 87.2(b), (e)(iii) and (iv), and (g). For further information, please contact the State Archives.

Title

Administrative files and correspondence

Series Number

20972

Summary

The Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) was created as a means to increase resources and to fill jurisdictional gaps related to fighting organized crime in New York State. The OCTF prosecutes multi-county, multi-state, and multi-national organized criminal activities happening within New York State. This series documents decisions, policy, investigations, and operations of the Organized Crime Task Force.

Creator

• New York State Organized Crime Task Force

Access Restrictions

Series may contain restricted material. Consult with reference archivist before use.

Title

New York State Constitutional Convention, 1938 committee correspondence, hearings, minutes, and proposals files

Series Number

L0095

Summary

The series contains records produced or received by 13 out of the 34 committees active during the Convention. The records include correspondence, proposed amendments, minutes of meetings, hearing testimony, and printed material. They document meetings and hearings held by various committees as they discussed approval of the 694 amendments introduced in the Convention and sent to committee. In addition, the records document pressure placed on delegates by stakeholders attempting to influence adoption of specific amendments.

Creator

• New York (State). Constitutional Convention, 1938

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation program manager subject and correspondence files

Series Number

B2762

Summary

This series consists of the subject and correspondence files of the former program manager of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC). Topics reflect the duties of the program manager, who was responsible for issuing permits, waivers, and licenses for film productions, theatrical presentations, concerts, and other large-scale events within Roosevelt Island.

Creator

• Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation

Access Restrictions

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