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Displaying 273 Finding Aids
Title
- Archives Partnership Trust subject, correspondence and administrative files
Series Number
- 21405
Summary
- This series consists of notices of meetings, financial reports, meeting mailings, agendas, official minutes, staff notes taken at the meetings, and related correspondence, reports, and background materials used at and documenting the board's four yearly meetings and activities. The special and public event files document public programs sponsored by the Archives Partnership Trust. The files include the event planning records, final programs, guest lists, media contact records, press releases, and other material used to advertise the events.
Creator
- New York State Archives. Archives Partnership Trust
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Subject files for the New York State Fair
Series Number
- B2329
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, notes, flyers, press releases, minutes, booklets, schedules, lists, and other records relating to the New York State Fair. Many of these records relate to the booths, exhibits, and demonstrations put on by the Office of the Consumer Counsel at the Fair and other exhibits and demonstrations at the Fair which were of interest to the consumer.
Creator
- New York (State). Consumer Counsel to the Governor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt central subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- 13682_82A
Summary
- During Franklin D. Roosevelt 's governorship, he administered the state's initial response to the Great Depression and advocated for social security benefits for the elderly, unemployment insurance, aid to the state's farmers, reform of utility rate-making policies, and development of the state's hydroelectric power resources. In addition to these topics, Roosevelt's subject and correspondence files document the governor's oversight of investigations of inefficiency, incompetence, and misconduct on the part of state and local government officials.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1929-1932 : Roosevelt)
Access Restrictions
- Access to certain records documenting Moreland Act investigations is restricted. Records are subject to review by State Archives staff prior to disclosure.
Title
- Contract administration subject files
Series Number
- B2498
Summary
- This series contains background materials concerning the interpretation and administration of the specific issues, research, and other studies; labor/management committee decisions and project results; and background materials from other sources. The records were created by the Contract Negotiation Administration Deputy and Associate Directors for the purpose of administering the provisions of State collective bargaining agreements.
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
- Evidence and exhibits file
Series Number
- L0187
Summary
- This series contains materials used in investigating the high cost of housing. Records include account and ledger books, correspondence, minute books, and profit/loss analysis reports of insurance companies, banks, trade unions, construction companies, and other organizations involved in the housing industry. Topics include banks' mortgage financing, insurance companies' investments in housing, and trade unions' contract bidding practices.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee on Housing
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York Open House Week records
Series Number
- B2328
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, press releases, statements, newspaper clippings, photographs, invitations, event schedules, brochures, pamphlets, results summaries of and final reports relating to the 1957 and 1958 New York State Open House Week. Open House Week was an annual event to enable the citizens of New York State to visit the various State government departments and agencies and to give them a better understanding of the operations of their government.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor. Assistant Secretary for Reports
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Trails Council records
Series Number
- 22454
Summary
- This series consists of meeting agendas and minutes, correspondence, resolutions, bylaws, memoranda, notes, and related background materials of the New York State Trails Council. The Trails Council is a citizen's advisory board that advocates trail interests to all levels of government and to the public; provides a reliable source of information on trail-based recreation and the needs of trail users; coordinates efforts to construct and maintain trails; fosters responsible trail use ethics; and provides a forum for mediating differences among trail user groups. Also included in the records are Trails Day proclamations, brochures, publications, reports and directories, opinion survey information, and records relating to the 1980 New York State Trails Symposium.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Planning Unit
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Assembly Standing Committee on the Judiciary bottle bill files
Series Number
- L0178
Summary
- Records in this series relate to the passage and implementation of the mandatory bottle deposit bill. These records collected by bill sponsor, Oliver G. Koppell, consist of reports from interested parties analyzing the bill and its effects before and after its passage, correspondence, and newspaper clippings.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on the Judiciary
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Roosevelt Island Development Corporation contract files
Series Number
- B2739
Summary
- This series consists of contract files for infrastructure work for Welfare Island Development Corporation and later for Roosevelt Island Development Corporation. Records include correspondence, memorandums, contracts, vouchers, and other legal agreements.
Creator
- Roosevelt Island Development Corporation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Methadone treatment facility inspection or program review case files
Series Number
- 13311
Summary
- These case files consist of general information about various methadone rehabilitation and treatment facilities throughout New York State, standard inspection reports adherent to federal regulations, and summaries of findings which include deficiency lists. The records also contain sample case histories including redacted client case files. Additionally, the files may contain correspondence, memoranda, and notes relating to the inspection of the facilities.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Substance Abuse Services. Medical Services Unit
Access Restrictions
- Restricted to protect personal privacy pursuant to U.S. Public Law 92-255, Sect. 408 relating to confidentiality of patient records.
Title
- New York State Commission on State-Local Fiscal Relations subject and meeting files
Series Number
- B0305
Summary
- This series consists of commission agendas, meeting schedules, legislative bills, correspondence, memorandums, financial reports and studies, projections, newspaper clippings, meeting minutes, and miscellaneous printed material accumulated and generated by the Temporary State Commission on State-Local Fiscal Relations. Topics documented include federal aid, education aid, welfare aid, highway aid, public health aid, water resources, per capita aid, State Aid impact analyses, local revenue resources, fiscal needs, fiscal projections, and school district financial analyses.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission on State-Local Fiscal Relations
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Correspondence files
Series Number
- B2302
Summary
- Philip M. Kaiser served as Chairman of the Inter-departmental Committee on Problems of the Aging, which was established by Governor W. Averell Harriman in March 1955 to advise on problems and developments affecting the aging and to assist in the formulation of recommendations for executive and legislative action. This series consists of letters received, with a few enclosures, copies of letters sent, and memoranda relating to problems of the aging.
Creator
- New York (State). Special Assistant to the Governor on Problems of the Aging
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Incoming correspondence from county treasurers
Series Number
- A1051
Summary
- This series from the Comptroller's Office consists of routine letters inquiring about laws on assessment and collections of taxes and redemption of lands sold for unpaid taxes, enclosing accounts, and other financial business between the comptroller and county treasurers.
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 Counsel to the Governor Departments and Divisions subject files
Series Number
- B2338
Summary
- This series consists of the subject files of the Counsel to the Governor's office which relate to the departments and divisions of New York State government. The counsel's responsibilities included making recommendations on proposed legislation; acting as a liaison between the Governor's Office and the State Legislature; and advising the Governor on policy and program matters. Much of this material relates to policy matters or to legal, legislative, jurisdictional, or administrative aspects of the departments and divisions.
Creator
- New York (State). Counsel to the Governor
Access Restrictions
- Records are available for inspection and copying under the Freedom of Information Law, unless that law exempts particular records from disclosure.
Title
- New York State Executive Assistant to the Governor correspondence files
Series Number
- B2304
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence files of Governor W. Averell Harriman's Executive Assistant Charles Van Devander, who served as Harriman's chief liaison with the press. The series includes both incoming and outgoing personal and official correspondence.
Creator
- New York (State). Executive Assistant to the Governor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Director's daybooks
Series Number
- B2792
Summary
- These daybooks document the schedule and appointments of Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office Director John Mizerak. Also included are memorandums and correspondence regarding programs and administration of the facility.
Creator
- New York (State). Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Access Restrictions
- Some records may be restricted in accordance with Section 33.23. Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Title
- President/CEO subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- B2745
Summary
- This series consists of the correspondence and subject files created by the president/CEO of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC). The files mainly contain general administrative materials as well as records related to the core community development functions of RIOC.
Creator
- Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Governor Nathan L. Miller central subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- 13682_78B
Summary
- Nathan L. Miller defeated Governor Alfred E. Smith to obtain the governorship in 1920, only to be defeated by Smith in 1922. In office, the respected attorney and fiscal conservative addressed the post-World War I economy, as well as the social, moral, and political implications of a changing society. Records in this series document the reorganization of state government, enforcement of prohibition, implementation of motion picture censorship and licensing, and establishment of the Port of New York Authority.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1921-1922 : Miller)
Access Restrictions
- Access to certain records documenting Moreland Act investigations is restricted. Records are subject to review by State Archives staff prior to disclosure.
Title
- Counsel to the Governor office files
Series Number
- B2341
Summary
- This series consists of records, including subject and personnel files, maintained by various staff members of the Counsel to the Governor's office. Other types of records include news clippings, correspondence, invitations, memorandums, press releases, and reports. Records in the series relate to subjects such as the National Guard legislative program, civil defense in the event of a natural disaster, military pension increases, amendments to the Waterfront Commission Act, and conflicts within county-level Democratic Party committees.
Creator
- New York (State). Counsel to the Governor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Power Authority contract records
Series Number
- B2340
Summary
- This series consists of copies of proposed and accepted contracts and other records, generated by the Counsel to Governor W. Averell Harriman, documenting the sale of St. Lawrence power by the New York State Power Authority. The Counsel to the Governor was responsible for clearing all contracts, as to content and form, which required the Governor's signature. Approximately half of the records in the series relate to contracts with the Reynolds Metals Company and the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation.
Creator
- New York (State). Counsel to the Governor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.