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Displaying 16 Finding Aids
Title
- Middletown Psychiatric Center historical background files
Series Number
- B1923
Summary
- This series contains a wide assortment of record types considered to be historical or archival in nature which were collected or retained by the library staff of the State Homeopathic Asylum for the Insane. Records include director's correspondence; material relating to Middletown State Hospital's centennial; a wide assortment of photographs of various hospital groups, facilities, and activities; newspaper clippings; pamphlets; articles; and scrapbooks.
Creator
- Middletown Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Partly 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 of Mental Health.
Title
- United States Public Service Reserve correspondence files
Series Number
- A4239
Summary
- The series consists primarily of original correspondence sent to the New York State Defense Council regarding service in the U.S. Public Service Reserve, and copies of responses sent to the applicants. The state U.S. Public Service Reserve worked in cooperation with the New York State Defense Council to recruit men to fill needs of ship building yards and for other services. Also included are data on inductions and labor needs, a few supply invoices, and publicity material.
Creator
- New York State Defense Council
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center historical files
Series Number
- B1582
Summary
- This series contains a wide assortment of records, compiled at Utica and Marcy State Hospitals, that were determined to possess historical value. The records document treatments and facility conditions, patient life, staff life and training, and facility expansion. Records cover a wide array of subjects related to the development, functions, and operations of the institution from its earliest days as the State Lunatic Asylum to its current identity as Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center.
Creator
- Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
Access Restrictions
- Portions of these records are 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 New York State Office of Mental Health.
Title
- Chairman's outgoing correspondence files
Series Number
- 18938
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence received from and copies of replies sent to citizens; environmental organizations; state legislators; and local and federal government officials, agencies, and commissions. Topics include development of site classification criteria; site certification; draft regulations; development of quality assurance guidelines and techniques; and selection of method and site to deal with the state's low-level radioactive wastes.
Creator
- New York (State). Low Level Radioactive Waste Siting Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Committee on Canals of New York State correspondence
Series Number
- B2458
Summary
- The Committee on Canals of New York State was a special body established by order of Governor Theodore Roosevelt in order to plan for the modernization of the state's canal system, culminating in the construction of the Barge Canal. Most of the correspondence found in this series was sent to and/or received from individuals involved in transportation, construction, or commerce. Subjects include descriptions of waterway construction and transportation; port commerce; prices of construction materials; lock conditions; and canal boats.
Creator
- New York (State). Committee on Canals of New York State
Access Restrictions
- Partially restricted due to water damage and fragile condition of the materials.
Title
- Correspondence files
Series Number
- A4234
Summary
- The series consists of correspondence files, maintained by Assistant Secretary Frederic E. Foster, relating to general information and functions of the State Defense Council. The bulk of the records consist of of correspondence with civilian relief organizations, patriotic societies, emergency industrial organizations, advocacy groups, other state councils, and state and national government officials. Also included are circulars, pamphlets, and bulletins; and wartime messages and proclamations by Governor Charles S. Whitman and President Woodrow Wilson.
Creator
- New York State Defense Council
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Newark Developmental Disabilities Services Office administrative operations records
Series Number
- B2619
Summary
- This series contains an incomplete assortment of records documenting official procedures and policies for staff activities and duties in caring for patients and maintaining the functions of the institution. Record types include manuals, scattered reports, inventories, regulations, and instructional guides.
Creator
- New York State Institution for the Blind
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Office of Real Property Services equalization rate, special franchise, and railroad ceiling complaint files
Series Number
- 15178
Summary
- The series consists of files documenting complaints by municipalities regarding equalization rates and by utilities and railroads regarding special franchise assessments and railroad ceilings. Files contain complaint forms, objections to property appraisals or sampling procedures, back-up documentation of objections made by railroads and utilities, and hearing officers' reports and agendas for counties, school districts, special franchise assessments, rail ceilings, agricultural usage, and the Universal Life Church.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Real Property Services
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Attorney General opinions furnished to the Insurance Dept.
Series Number
- B1976
Summary
- This series consists of copies of opinions on insurance law offered to the Insurance Department by Attorney General Nathaniel L. Goldstein.
Creator
- New York (State). Insurance Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Office of Mental Health subject files
Series Number
- B1973
Summary
- This series, consisting of subject files from several sources within the Department of Mental Hygiene, was assembled by author Leo Polaski. The files relate to various topics and pertain to the mental health facilities of Kings Park State Hospital, Pilgrim State Hospital, and Central Islip State Hospital. Types of records include newspaper clippings, circular letters, nursing school yearbooks, articles, reports, and manuals.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Mental Health
Access Restrictions
- Some boxes are 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 of Mental Health.
Title
- Adjutant General's Office correspondence and petitions
Series Number
- B0462
Summary
- This series consists of mostly routine and administrative correspondence, memoranda, petitions, orders, and transmittal letters. There are also a significant number of items of noteworthy historical interest.While most of the records were from military personnel, there is a significant amount of from private citizens; federal and state officials; adjutant generals from other states; New York State legislators; and representatives of military manufacturing firms.
Creator
- New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Executive Director's outgoing correspondence files
Series Number
- 18940
Summary
- This series includes mostly letters and memoranda from the executive director of the Low Level Radioactive Waste Siting Commission to consultants; site planners; federal, state, and New York City Personnel; and job applicants. The correspondence documents activities and topics such as the development of site classification criteria; method and site certification; communications; draft regulations; development of quality assurance guidelines and techniques; and selection of method and site to deal with the state's low-level radioactive wastes.
Creator
- New York (State). Low Level Radioactive Waste Siting Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Correspondence of county home defense committees
Series Number
- A4235
Summary
- This series consists of memoranda, letters, and resolutions sent to county home defense committees from the New York State Defense Council, and also correspondence from the various committees sent to the Council reporting on their organizing and program efforts. Topics include: assuring a workable system of transportation; monitoring food production and conservation; enrolling men for home defense; providing needed labor for defense industries; and supervising instruction in personal hygiene, first aid, and economy in the home.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Parks and Recreation
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.
Title
- Newark Developmental Disabilities Services Office director's subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- B2577
Summary
- This series includes reports and correspondence regarding contracts and significant events.
Creator
- New York (State). Newark Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Access Restrictions
- Restricted permanently in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records and the Personal Privacy Protection law. Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the Office of Mental Health.
Title
- Department of State optional city government management plan
Series Number
- B1931
Summary
- Optional city government management plans, adopted under the Home Rule Power Act of 1914, gave city governments the option of choosing the type of government they wanted. This series consists of official letters from city clerks to the Department of State regarding the adoption of a new city management government plan for their cities.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.