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Displaying 375 Finding Aids
Title
- Meeting minutes and working files
Series Number
- B1505
Summary
- This series contains records created by the State Advisory Council on Employment and Unemployment Insurance. Records include minutes of council meetings; legislative bill files dealing with unemployment insurance issues; press releases; correspondence with agency commissioners and governors; minutes of the Employment Service State Advisory Council; Court of Appeals decisions; audits of unemployment insurance funds; and Council reports.
Creator
- New York State Advisory Council on Placement and Unemployment Insurance
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Minutes of monthly meetings of Board of Visitors
Series Number
- B1673
Summary
- The series consists of typescript copies of monthly meeting minutes of the Board of Visitors of the Syracuse State School, submitted by the secretary of the board. Contents typically reflect presentations to the board by various school departments and special committees, often about such topics as progress on remodeling or building projects, the status of newly acquired residences, and status of various school programs.
Creator
- Syracuse State School
Access Restrictions
- Names of students or clients found in this series are restricted pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law sect. 33.13. Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
New York State Commission on Acquisition of Land for Public Defense at Rockaway Administrative Files
Title
- Commission on Acquisition of Land for Public Defense at Rockaway administrative files
Series Number
- B0237
Summary
- This series consists of documents relating to the acquisition of land deemed necessary by the federal government for establishment of defensive works at Rockaway Beach, Queens County, New York during World War I. Included are correspondence, minutes of meetings, exhibit materials, a few photographs, and copies of maps, plans, and legislation documenting work of the commission in acquiring and making improvements to the land for purposes of public defense.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission on Acquisition of Land for Public Defense at Rockaway
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
New York State Constitutional Convention, 1915 Committee Correspondence, Minutes and Proposals Files
Title
- New York State Constitutional Convention, 1915 committee correspondence, minutes and proposals files
Series Number
- L0076
Summary
- The series contains records produced or received by 29 individual committees active during the Convention. The records document meetings and hearings held by these committees as they discussed adoption of a large number of possible amendments. The records also document the pressure placed on these committees by individuals, private agencies and organizations, local and state officials, businesses, educators, attorneys, and others trying to influence changes in the State Constitution.
Creator
- New York (State). Constitutional Convention, 1915
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Community services files
Series Number
- B2583
Summary
- This series includes correspondence between the Community Services Department director and county commissioners from various social service departments regarding funding of programs and facility progress reports. Administration files include memorandums, policy and procedure updates, and interoffice correspondence. Reports and student evaluations from foster care facilities are also included in this series.
Creator
- Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth
Access Restrictions
- Access administered according to the Freedom of Information Law. State Archives staff will confer with Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth regarding disclosure of student specific information.
Title
- Shelby (N.Y.) minute books
Series Number
- A4757
Creator
- Shelby (N.Y. : Town)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Subject, correspondence, and administrative files
Series Number
- 19040
Summary
- The New York State Archives acquires and preserves state government archival records; provides records management services and training to state agencies and local governments; and promotes preservation and access to historical records statewide. These records consist of correspondence, reports, budget materials, fiscal and personnel records, publications, legislative materials, and policy and planning documents created by the State Archivist for setting policy, developing programs, and overseeing operations for the State Archives.
Creator
- New York State Archives. State Archivist
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York House of Refuge indenturing committee meeting minutes
Series Number
- A2092
Summary
- This committee met periodically with the Superintendent to review matters concerning inmate apprenticeships. Minutes document committee actions on the: review of applications from prospective master ( include applicant's name and relationship to the inmate, inmate's name, case number and committee's decision); review of the master's conduct reports for apprenticed inmates; requests by masters to absolve indentures; attempts to recover runaway inmates; rules governing apprenticeships; and review of parole requests.
Creator
- House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- State University of New York Office of the Chancellor general files
Series Number
- B2637
Summary
- This series documents the development and activities of the State University of New York (SUNY) Central Administration and campus offices, committees, and other organizational units that formulate and implement SUNY's policies and programs. The records discuss the scope and evolution of SUNY's educational and research activities. Additionally, records document the administrative, legal, and fiscal rights and obligations of the SUNY system and its faculty and students. Significant topics include equal employment opportunities, the financing of higher education, and student exchange programs.
Creator
- State University of New York. Office of the Chancellor
Access Restrictions
- Certain records in this series contain information that may be restricted to protect personal privacy. State Archives staff will review requests for specific records and disclose in accordance with New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).
Title
- Willard State Hospital minutes of Committee on After Care
Series Number
- B1464
Summary
- This series consists of meeting minutes of the Willard State Hospital Committee on Mental Hygiene and After Care. Members of the committee were mostly private citizens interested in the wellbeing of patients after they were discharged from Willard State Hospital. Minutes provide reports on former patients and recommendations for re-hospitalization, ongoing supervisory care, financial aid, or employment. Records are restricted.
Creator
- Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Data on patients is 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
- Washington County county, town, and village records
Series Number
- A4636
Creator
- Washington (N.Y. : County)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Administrative reports and meeting minutes
Series Number
- A4231
Summary
- This series consists of reports and meeting minutes prepared by the Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient. The minutes include discussions, resolutions and recommendations; survey information (especially in Westchester County); reports on visits to custodial institutions; monthly progress reports and an abstract for the final report. The institution reports include history of the institution; building and facility conditions; inmates data; staffing; diagnosis and placement procedures; training programs; laboratories and other special facilities.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office Deputy Director's subject files
Series Number
- B2797
Summary
- This series contains the subject files of former deputy directors of the Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office. Included are the records of Mark Searle, Barbara Stapholz, and Michael Kirchner. Files consists of meeting minutes, monthly reports, personnel files, memorandums, and other records.
Creator
- New York (State). Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Access Restrictions
- Records identifying clients are restricted in accordance with Section 33.13, 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
- Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities Medical Records Investigations Board case records
Series Number
- 17697
Summary
- This series consists of individual case files concerning the final disposition on deaths of mental hygiene service recipients. These individual cases were selected for investigation by the Commission on Quality of Care of the Mentally Disabled and files contain all documentary evidence associated with the death and disposition of each mental hygiene recipient.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Archives staff will review requests for specific documents and disclose information pursuant to New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).
Title
- Brewster Central School District board of education meeting minute books
Series Number
- A4594
Summary
- Microfilm includes the official meeting minutes of the school board, including all records accepted as part of the minutes: CSE placements, resolutions, appointments, resignations, board policies, voter information, bid awards, and other administrative matters.
Creator
- Brewster Central School District (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Minutes of meetings and annual reports
Series Number
- 09723
Summary
- The meeting minutes and annual reports of the State Traffic Commission address regulation of the type, location, placement, maintenance and removal of all traffic control lights on state highways outside of cities; adoption of uniform rules ensuring the conformity of the signs with nationally accepted standards; regulation of vehicles' speed on state highways outside of cities; direction of placement and maintenance of directional signs within cities to facilitate through traffic; formulation of highway safety programs; surveyance of traffic conditions on state highways; recommendation of legislation; and assistance to city and village officials with their traffic problems.
Creator
- New York (State). State Traffic Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Deputy Commissioner for Environmental Management correspondence and subject files
Series Number
- B1882
Summary
- This series consists of files created by the Deputy Commissioner for Environmental Management and relate to the state's response to federal water-quality legislation. The files which contain information gathered at meetings of the Great Lakes Basin Commission and other federal-state water-protection bodies, help to document the department's role in safeguarding drinking water supplies, coastal and estuarine areas, and the Hudson River. Other files concern efforts to protect the Catskill and Adirondacks Forest Preserves.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Environmental Management
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York City Regional Interdepartmental Rehabilitation Committee minutes and correspondence
Series Number
- B1114
Summary
- The series contains correspondence files of New York City Regional Interdepartmental Rehabilitation Committee (NYCRIRC) coordinator, Florence Stattel; minutes of meetings of the NYCRIRC; minutes of meetings of the New York City rehabilitation center administrators during and immediately after the committee's existence; and minutes of the meetings of the six regional coordinators with state Department of Health rehabilitation bureau chiefs and division directors. Records discuss grants administration, program scope, projects, service delivery problems, designation of hospitals as state primary and secondary rehabilitation centers, contracts, and personnel changes.
Creator
- New York City Regional Interdepartmental Rehabilitation Committee
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Division of Human Rights executive subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- 19280
Summary
- The Division of Human Rights is empowered to prevent and eliminate practices of discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, or physical disability. These records, which include correspondence, inter-agency memorandums, reports, meeting minutes, and policy material, reflect division activities. Records may be restricted.
Creator
- New York (State). State Division of Human Rights
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in part. Series contains copies of documents relating to discrimination cases. Disclosable documents among these include the initial complaint and the final determination. Other documents will be disclosed as permitted by the New York State Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law Art. 6).
Title
- Office of the Chancellor external general files
Series Number
- B2636
Summary
- This series includes subject and correspondence files relating to organizations outside of the State University system. Records include correspondence with the chancellor, memorandums, reports, presentations, faculty appointment letters, grievance cases, resumes, salary schedules, newspaper clippings, publications, audits, meeting agendas and minutes, strategic plans, and progress reports. The records document local and statewide events influencing the development of policies within the SUNY system, as well as the involvement of organizations in various meetings and activities.
Creator
- State University of New York. Office of the Chancellor
Access Restrictions
- Certain records in this series contain information that may be restricted to protect personal privacy. State Archives staff will review requests for specific records and disclose in accordance with New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).