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Displaying 268 Finding Aids
Title
- School district centralization files
Series Number
- B1104
Summary
- These files contain proposals for central school districts that were approved or rejected by voters. Files include: applications including statistical, financial, and narrative information; memoranda from the Bureau of Rural Administrative Services summarizing local sentiment and expressing the bureau's opinion on proposed centralization; petition requesting a special meeting to vote on the proposal; minutes of the special meeting laying out a central school district; and correspondence concerning the proposal.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Office of Counsel
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Science Service Director's correspondence and subject files
Series Number
- B0583
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, and reports of the State Museum Director. Most records concern the administration of the Geological Survey, Biological Survey, and Anthropological Survey units. Subjects include preparation of State Museum exhibits; planning for archaeological fieldwork; issuance of permits allowing collection of fossils on state land; preparation of museum publications; review of legislative proposals; expenditure of budgeted funds; and filling staff vacancies.
Creator
- New York State Science Service
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this 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- This series consists of correspondence, published and unpublished reports, memorandums, field notes, survey data, program proposals, and policies and procedures relating to the functions of the Department of Conservation's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
- Memorandum on conservation planning
Series Number
- B1523
Summary
- This series consists of a memorandum submitted to the New York State Planning Board in response to a request to supply views and recommendations for the scientific and educational utilization of selected state land as historical, biological, geological, and cultural "treasures." The memo highlights distinct localities, wildlife refuges and state conservation movements to reserve areas of the state as parks and preserves. Also included are letters requesting information and a reply.
Creator
- New York State Museum
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Training, staffing, and employee relations records
Series Number
- B1651
Summary
- This series consists primarily of materials pertaining to staffing and employee relations issues. Records include memoranda relating to training, labor-management meetings, and employee classification changes; personal service item estimates; budget statements of personnel requirements; approved staffing appropriations; correspondence and background information on staffing assignments and requests for classifications of patient care positions; state workforce profile reports including ethnic characteristics , and a survey" on use of leave, overtime and holiday work by state employees; and employee manuals and directories.
Creator
- Syracuse State School
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Strike case files
Series Number
- 17502
Summary
- The series consists of legal files with "D" case numbers, created when an employee organization work stoppage, as reported to counsel at the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), is investigated by that office and determined to constitute a strike. Strikes by public employees are illegal under the state Taylor Law, which provides penalties. That law also created PERB to resolve government labor-management disputes.
Creator
- New York (State). Public Employment Relations Board. Counsel's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Public Authorities Control Board applications for board approval of project financing
Series Number
- 16146
Summary
- The Public Authorities Control Board, established in 1976, regulates financing, bonding, property acquisition, and construction projects of major public authorities. It approves all acquisitions, financing, and construction projects for the authorities, and also approves funding for all public authorities other than the Thruway Authority and the Municipal Assistance Corporation. This series consists of original applications, along with some related correspondence and memorandums, submitted to the Public Authorities Control Board (PACB) by public authorities seeking approval of project financing. Records request the board's approval pursuant to Laws of 1976, Chapter 38, and the Public Authorities Law, Section 51. Applications typically include transmittal letters, background information, and project proposals.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of the Budget. Public Authorities Control Board
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Medical superintendent memoranda
Series Number
- B1901
Summary
- Craig Colony for Epileptics was established in 1894 to offer residential, educational, occupational, and medical facilities for epileptics. It remained an institution for epileptics until 1967. The memoranda in this series cover a variety of topics related to administrative duties and oversight. Subjects include personnel and patient issues, escapes, food, facilities, housing, equipment, recreation, treatment policies and procedures, and patient care. General announcements and bulletins are included, as well as memoranda addressed to specific staff members or groups.
Creator
- Craig Colony (Sonyea, N.Y.)
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
- 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
- Commission on Management and Productivity in the Public Sector memorandums and reports
Series Number
- B1917
Summary
- This series consists primarily of internal memorandums to commission members, member distribution lists, and reports submitted to the commission. The reports pertain mainly to fiscal practices and policies of local municipalities and state agencies.
Creator
- New York (State). Temporary State Commission on Management and Productivity in the Public Sector
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- State Library assorted archival records
Series Number
- A0076
Summary
- These are small amounts of unrelated archival material from several sources. They were gathered and retained by the New York State Library but remained unprocessed prior to transfer to the State Archives as state government records. Included are records of the centennial observance of the New York State School at Industry, the New York State Joint Legislative Committee on Winter Tourists, and the Senate Committee on Public Affairs of the City of New York.
Creator
- New York State Library
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Health and hospital resources files from the Adjutant General's Office
Series Number
- A4238
Summary
- With the declaration of World War I, the State Department of Health placed its organization and resources at the disposal of the New York State Defense Council and the Adjutant General's Office. This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, lists and reports, census data, and some bulletins and newspaper clippings on work undertaken by the Council to inventory and apply the state's medical resources to aid troop mobilization and the casualties of war.
Creator
- New York State Defense Council. Division of Health and Hospitals
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Albion State Training School Office of the Warden correspondence, memorandums, and subject files
Series Number
- B1283
Summary
- This series consists primarily of correspondence, memoranda, reports, and clippings from the files of Albion's warden relating to the administration of the institution. Much of the material consists of memoranda about new legislation, policies and procedures affecting Albion. Subjects include hiring, dismissal, job performance, training, and explanation of new policies and procedures. Also included are daily lists of inmates transferred to Bedford Hills when Albion was closed in 1971.
Creator
- Albion State Training School (Albion, N.Y.). Office of the Warden
Access Restrictions
- Restricted to protect personal privacy.Access may be permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the State Archives.
Title
- St. Lawrence-Eastern Ontario Commission project review files
Series Number
- 13405
Summary
- The St. Lawrence-Eastern Ontario Commission had responsibilities for the preservation, protection, development, and use of the unique natural resources of the St. Lawrence River Valley and the lands adjacent to Lake Ontario's eastern shores, an area bordering St. Lawrence, Jefferson, Oswego, and Cayuga counties. Project review files contain analysis of archaeological, ecological, and historical effects; local and regional economic impact; conformity with standards of other government agencies; and visual, olfactory, and auditory effects.
Creator
- New York (State). St. Lawrence-Eastern Ontario Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this 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
- Article 28 hospital comprehensive survey files
Series Number
- 17887
Summary
- Article 28 of the Public Health Law requires the Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive hospital survey when a hospital's ten-year operating certificate expires; or more frequently, if a hospital implements new procedures or services, or has significant problems. The series consists of survey files divided into official documents and background documents. The files contain survey reports, statements of deficiencies, plans of correction, correspondence, reports, and background, surveillance, or informational material used to produce final survey reports.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Health. Bureau of Hospital Services
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Records of a vocational guidance study for deaf and blind youth
Series Number
- B1526
Summary
- The series consists of correspondence and related survey materials concerning a study of the vocational guidance, training, and placement needs of the blind and deaf in New York State. The study was undertaken for the Committee on the Study of Vocational Guidance of the Deaf and Blind Records include sample copies of the survey forms; committee correspondence; progress reports and survey results for the New York School for the Deaf. Other survey results and final recommendations are not included.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Division of Vocational and Extension Education. Physically Handicapped Children's Bureau
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the 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
- Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation Chief Financial Officer and Budget/Finance Manager subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- B2748
Summary
- This series of subject and correspondence files contains records related to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation's (RIOC) core community development functions, including the General Developmental Plan (GDP); transportation and sanitation solutions; resident relations; and housing design and construction of RIOC.
Creator
- Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.