New York State Division of the Budget budget history files
Series Number
B1409
Summary
This series consists of the working files of the Division of the Budget (DOB) Golden Anniversary Committee or the 50th Anniversary Committee, chaired by Dr. T. Norman Hurd. The History Subcommittee was to prepare "The Executive Budget New York State," a history of DOB focusing on five distinguishable periods in the agency's lifetime to date. Records include agendas, meeting minutes, reports, memorandums, background papers, seminar proposals, logo sketches, correspondence, distribution plans, and other related material.
Creator
New York (State). Division of the Budget
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Personal and employment histories of Western Division employees
Series Number
B0683
Summary
This single volume contains employment appointment history, educational background information, and prior work experience of employees involved in construction and maintenance of the Western Division of the Erie Canal. Entries are included for engineers, rodmen; chainmen; levelers; and laborers. Data provided includes employee date of birth; age at time of first appointment; date of each appointment, along with job title and daily wage rate; leaves of absence (generally separation dates, including reason for separation); and an abstract of the employee's education and work experience.
Creator
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
American Revolution Bicentennial Commission Executive Director's subject and correspondence files
Series Number
B1634
Summary
In addition to general correspondence and memorandums, this series includes articles, histories, publications, illustrations, and background material about New York and the American Revolution; publications from other state bicentennial agencies; commission members biographies; grant proposals; press releases; contracts; financial information; speeches; photographs and slides of reenactments, historic sites, and commission activities; essays; meeting minutes; committee information; and audio tapes.
Creator
New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission local bicentennial organization and activities files
Series Number
B1635
Summary
These files document the activities, celebrations, and projects of local commissions, schools, universities, and colleges held in observance of the bicentennials of the American Revolution and of New York statehood. Records consist largely of correspondence and applications, submitted by local commissions and college organizations, requesting designation of official "Bicentennial Communities" or "Bicentennial Campuses." Also included are press clippings; local histories; reports; and materials describing local celebrations and activities.
Creator
New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Historical sketches and photographs of school systems in cities and villages
Series Number
A3042
Summary
These historical sketches which include photographs were collected from school systems in 1916 to illustrate a report on the history of school systems in cities and villages. The sketches generally provide information on the establishment and location of the first school or school district in the city or village, and development of the school system's programs, facilities, administration, and geographic area. Photographs of school buildings, classrooms, facilities, students, and administrators accompany each sketch.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department. Assistant Commissioner for Elementary Education
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series consists of volumes compiled by the Bureau of Military Statistics detailing the organizational history of New York States Volunteer infantry, artillery, and cavalry regiments that participated in the Civil War. Included is information on the unit's recruitment; organization; terms of enlistment; presentation and final disposition of flags; uniforms and equipment; and mustering out.
Creator
New York (State). Bureau of Military Statistics
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
New York State Engineer and Surveyor histories of various canal projects on Western Division of the Erie Canal
Series Number
B0681
Summary
This series consists of bound manuscript and typescript copies of reports compiled by or submitted to the Erie Canal Western Division Engineer's Office in Rochester, New York. Most reports detail the history of canal projects undertaken in or near the city of Buffalo, such as the Tonawanda and Oak Orchard Creek Feeder, Erie and Ohio Basins, Main and Hamburgh Street Canal, and Clark and Skinner Canal.
Creator
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.