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Title

Warren M. Anderson personal papers

Series Number

B1943

Summary

This series consists of the personal papers of State Senator Warren M. Anderson. The papers include campaign materials, general correspondence, and constituency files from his district in Binghamton.

Creator

• Anderson, Warren M., 1915-2007

Access Restrictions

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

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War of 1812 veterans' certificates of claim awards and related records

Series Number

A0020

Summary

This series consists mostly of affidavits documenting a claimant's right to reimbursement from War of 1812 service in a New York militia or volunteer unit, as well as certificates issued to claimants after the Adjutant General's Office reviewed and adjusted their claims. The bulk of the series documents in-state claimants.

Creator

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

Access Restrictions

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

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Subject and correspondence files of Dr. H. Jackson Davis

Series Number

A3273

Summary

This series documents the tenure of Dr. H. Jackson Davis with the New York State Department of Health, during which he administered the State's medical program for persons receiving public relief assistance. Records reflect the department's effort to provide medical care for unemployed New Yorkers and their families; to secure jobs for medical professionals; and to raise awareness of public health issues. Record types include: correspondence, newspaper clippings, reports, research notes, statistics, publications, bulletins, news releases, and graphic material such as charts, tables, and diagrams.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Health

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Governor's correspondence with citizens on war issues

Series Number

A4291

Summary

This series contains correspondence from New York citizens to the Governor requesting assistance with war-related concerns, including draft board issues and problems; requests for exemptions from rationing; matters relating to home front activities such as civil defense; and family military concerns. The Governor, the nominal head of the War Council, responded as part of his role as the liaison between the public and the government. A copy of his (or an assistant's) reply often is attached to the correspondence.

Creator

• New York State War Council

Access Restrictions

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

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Bald eagle program files

Series Number

B2723

Summary

This series documents the ten-year duration of the New York State Bald Eagle Restoration Program and the research efforts that led to the rehabilitation of New York's bald eagle population. Records also document the continuation of bald eagle monitoring following the completion of the initial ten-year program. Records include correspondence, photographs, field notes, survey data, memorandums, and observation reports.

Creator

• New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife. Endangered Species Unit

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Long Island State Park Commission general correspondence

Series Number

B2871

Summary

This series consists of digital surrogates of some of the correspondence files compiled and maintained by the Long Island State Park Commission. The majority of the correspondence relates to land appraisals, acquisition of land for state parks, and wildlife care and conservation.

Creator

• Long Island State Park Commission

Title

Governor appointment and other correspondence files

Series Number

A0612

Summary

This series documents the governor's power to appoint or nominate for appointment certain officials, as authorized by the State Constitution and numerous legislative acts. The correspondence consists mainly of letters from persons requesting appointment; letters and petitions recommending persons for appointment; and copies of letters from the governor or his staff acknowledging receipt of application or recommendation letters.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor

Access Restrictions

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

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Division of Criminal Justice Services Commissioner's outgoing correspondence

Series Number

19148

Summary

This series consists of referral memoranda and file copies of outgoing correspondence created by the office of the Commissioner of the Division of Criminal Justice Services. Much of the correspondence was prepared at the request of the Executive Chamber in response to letters addressed to the governor by federal, state, and local government officials and private citizens. Correspondence addresses all aspects of the administration of criminal justice in New York State, as well as federal-state cooperation in crime reduction programs.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of Criminal Justice Services

Access Restrictions

19148-95: Restricted due to severe water damage. Use with assistance of archivist.

Title

State Archeologist's correspondence files on the New York Archaeological Council

Series Number

A3290

Summary

This series consists of correspondence used by the State Archeologist related to and documenting the activities of the New York Archaeological Council (N.Y.A.C.). Included in the series are meeting minutes, correspondence, official memoranda, NYAC paperwork related to salvage and construction projects, museum exhibition planning documents, and membership documentation. Additionally, it contains substantial information regarding the internal structure of the Council.

Creator

• New York State Museum and Science Service

Access Restrictions

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

Title

State Museum Division of Research and Collections History Department curatorial staff subject and correspondence files

Series Number

B2717

Summary

This series consists of the subject and correspondence files of curatorial staff of the History Department, part of the Division of Research and Collections of the New York State Museum. These records document the functional activities of curators concerning exhibit development; acquisitions and collections management, including conservation issues; museum public programs and conferences; public inquiries; department research projects; and general department administration.

Creator

• New York State Museum. Division of Research and Collections. History Department

Access Restrictions

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

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Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner's subject and correspondence files

Series Number

19606

Summary

This series consists of the subject and correspondence files created by the commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. The commissioner creates, receives, and retains a variety of correspondence, memorandums, reference materials, draft and final policy statements, and budget materials related to all aspects of agency operations.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Access Restrictions

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

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New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Litigation Support Services Willowbrook litigation support files

Series Number

21414

Summary

In the early 1970s, the publicized conditions at Willowbrook led to a class action suit alleging civil rights violations (New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc. v. Rockefeller). Willowbrook clients were deinstitutionalized or transferred to other state facilities. These records document the litigation over conditions at the facility, agency response to the litigation and its aftermath, and oversight of class members during and after the litigation. Included are correspondence, memorandums, reports, minutes, and audit reports. Records are restricted.

Creator

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

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Medicaid policy and practices files

Series Number

B2503

Summary

These files were used by the Department of Social Services' Bureau of Eligibility and Systems to maintain documentation and background information about Medicaid policies and procedures in New York State. The files contain administrative memoranda that establish official policy, supporting documentation for all policy decisions on operation of the Medicaid program in New York State, and materials relating to the development of federal medical assistance policies and regulations.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Social Services

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Research files for a department history

Series Number

A0764

Summary

This series contains final and working drafts, research notes, and correspondence relating to the compilation of "The History of the State's Care of the Mentally Ill." There are also abstracts of laws pertaining to the state's concern for the mentally ill and abstracts of historical articles from Psychiatric Quarterly.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene

Access Restrictions

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

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Documents relating to charges against Louis F. Haffen, Borough President of the Bronx

Series Number

A1446

Summary

This fragmentary series consists of documents submitted to Governor Charles Evans Hughes in the matter of charges brought against Louis F. Haffen, Borough President of the Bronx, by the Commissioners of Accounts of New York City, by order of Mayor George B. McClellan. Twenty-two charges were brought against Haffen, alleging "incompetence, maladministration and misconduct in office and serious waste of public funds."

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Industrial Commissioner subject and correspondence files

Series Number

B1967

Summary

This series consists of correspondence files of Industrial Commissioner Dr. Isador Lubin, created during Governor W. Averell Harriman's administration (1955-1958). The records include correspondence with the governor's office, the State Department of Labor and other state government officials, labor unions, and private individuals. The records contain memorandums received and sent, some enclosures, and reports.

Creator

• New York (State). Industrial Commissioner

Access Restrictions

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

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War Council Committee on Fire Defense correspondence, bulletins and minutes

Series Number

A4271

Summary

This series contains files pertaining to the War Council Committee on Fire Defense's efforts to establish a plan to organize a state-wide administrative framework that would allow for quick and efficient mobilization of firemen, fire equipment and fire-fighting resources of the state in times of war emergencies. The series contains correspondence, minutes, bulletins, press releases, fire equipment lists, and digital images of the original county resource inventory.

Creator

• New York State War Council. Committee on Fire Defense

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Minutes, hearing and subject files

Series Number

14484

Summary

The principal mandate of the Temporary State Commission on Workers' Compensation and Disability Benefits was to "examine the efficiency" of the workers' compensation and disability benefits system in New York State. This series contains correspondence, reports, hearing transcripts, meeting minutes, contract documents, clippings, and other published material generated by the Commission in carrying out its functions. Included are copies of the Commission's published research papers and preliminary and final reports.

Creator

• New York (State). Temporary State Commission on Workers' Compensation and Disability Benefits

Access Restrictions

Some correspondence may be restricted to protect personal privacy.

Title

Accident investigation case files

Series Number

16442

Summary

The New York Public Transportation Safety Board, oversees and assures the safe operation of bus, subway, and commuter rail transportation. This series contains case files that document accident investigations conducted by the Public Transportation Safety Board. Records include correspondence, accident findings and reports, interviews, inspection reports, public hearing transcripts, and recommendations.

Creator

• New York (State). State Public Transportation Safety Board

Access Restrictions

Restricted to protect personal privacy.

Title

Governor Thomas E. Dewey central subject and correspondence files

Series Number

13682_55;_13682_55A

Summary

Thomas E. Dewey's governorship blended fiscal conservatism with a personal conviction that government bore a share of the responsibility for the welfare of the citizenry. During his tenure, New York's state university system was established and construction of the New York State Thruway was begun. These records also document post-war economic readjustment, sponsorship of social legislation, including the landmark 1945 "Law against Discrimination," and investigations of conditions in mental hospitals, including management and affairs of Creedmoor State Hospital.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor (1943-1954 : Dewey)

Access Restrictions

Access to certain records documenting Moreland Act investigations is restricted. Records are subject to review by State Archives staff prior to disclosure.