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Title

Permit application files

Series Number

A4706

Summary

The Motion Picture Division required film distributers in New York State to obtain permission to screen films. This series consists of applications for permits to exhibit motion pictures in New York State. Many of the files apparently relate to newsreels, educational and training films, and entertainment films receiving permits rather than licenses. Information includes film titles, number of reels, total film footage, and name of producer and/or film distributor. Also included are documentaries labeled "films determined to be newsreels."

Creator

• New York (State). Motion Picture Division
• New York (State). Motion Picture Commission

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Title

Statewide sewage disposal, water pollution, and discharge permit files

Series Number

A1117

Summary

The series consists of waste water sewage disposal files, including records on state inspection and regulation of sewage treatment facilities and projects and efforts to control water pollution resulting from unsanitary disposal of waste by corporate and private entities.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of Water

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

Title

New York State Department of Financial Services Corporate Affairs Bureau documents of inactive domestic and alien insurance companies

Series Number

16339

Summary

This series consists of documents prepared by insurance companies (now inactive) that applied for licenses to do business in New York State. Companies include domestic companies domiciled in New York and U.S. branches of foreign companies. Records include permits, company by-laws, reinsurance agreements, reports on examination, lists of stockholders, as well as other material. The series does not contain licenses, charters, or final disposition documents.

Creator

• New York (State). Insurance Department. Corporate Affairs Bureau

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Title

New York State Athletic Commission boxing and wrestling event (show) files

Series Number

B2499

Summary

These files document boxing and wrestling events or shows conducted in New York. The files contain various documents concerning the particular events. Many of the records are fiscal and document attendance at the events and the State Athletic Commission's receipt of taxes based on tickets sold and other revenue sources. Also included are summary sheets listing event participants and the results of their matches, score cards, contracts, and permits.

Creator

• New York (State). State Athletic Commission

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Title

Adirondack Park Agency Regulatory Programs Division project files

Series Number

16573

Summary

The Adirondack Park Agency (APA) is responsible for insuring that all building in the Park is compatible with the natural character of the land, and has a minimum adverse affect on the environment. The Operations Division, now the Regulatory Programs Division, is responsible for the review of all projects undertaken in the Adirondack Park that fall within the APA's jurisdiction and for coordinating and administering all permit related activity associated with the review of the projects.

Creator

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

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Title

Canal ice permits

Series Number

B0337

Summary

This series consists of canal ice permits, which allowed people to extract ice from canals during the seasonal navigational suspension period. Mostly permits are from the Capital District, particularly Watervliet, Green Island and Cohoes. Many were individual men, though a few women and several industries applied for and received ice permits as well. Information includes the name and city of the individual submitting the application and the conditions under which the permit was granted.

Creator

• New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

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Title

State park and campsite wastewater disposal files

Series Number

A1123

Summary

This series from the Division of Water and predecessor units consists of files on the planning and development of sewage waste disposal and treatment systems, and testing done to determine water pollution or contamination at state parks and campsites. The records include memorandums, correspondence, plans, maps, specifications, contract drawings, reports, permits, construction applications, technical reviews of plans, test results, brochures, and complaint letters about existing park conditions.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of Water

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Title

Permits for use and occupancy of New York State canal lands

Series Number

B1790

Summary

This series consists of permits and related materials for conveyances of real property within canal lands to individuals. This material apparently superseded functions covered by revocable permits issued by the Division of Waterways Maintenance (Series B1789). Permits in this series are generally for use or occupancy of real property on canal lands in excess of one year. Permit files generally include applications for permits, related correspondence, superseded revocable permits, and any maps, plans, sketches, or notes for the proposed structures.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance

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Title

Canal construction permit files

Series Number

10970

Summary

This series contains maps, drawings, plans, blueprints, copies of permits, and what appear to be pages torn from the rough minutes of meetings of the Board of Canal Commissioners. The files pertain to the issuance of permits by the Board of Canal Commissioners (later the Office of the Superintendent of Public Works) allowing the construction of buildings, gas lines, sewers, cuts, piers, basins, and other facilities on, adjacent, or in proximity to New York State's canal system.

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Title

Red Hook records

Series Number

A4663

Summary

Microfilmed records of the Town of Red Hook include town histories (1748-1889), zoning permits and maps (1970-1996), planning board meeting minutes (1967-1998), and water board meeting minutes (1988-1998).

Creator

• Red Hook (N.Y. : Town)

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Title

Sewage treatment works construction planning grants files

Series Number

11460

Summary

The series consists of project files for sewage treatment works in state municipalities for which state planning aid was requested. The records include correspondence, memoranda, discharge permits, certificates of expenditures, engineers' field reports, and applications for state grants to fund preliminary and detailed plans for public sewer systems or treatment works. Typical projects include construction of sanitary sewers, truck sewer extensions, garbage incinerators, outfall sewers, and new disposal plants or proposed additions and alterations to existing sewage treatment plants.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Health

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Title

State Engineer and Surveyor administrative subject files

Series Number

B0247

Summary

These files document the duties and functions of the State Engineer and Surveyor. Topics covered include personnel matters; supply inventories, equipment purchases; Barge Canal construction and maintenance projects; joint topographical survey of the state with the U.S. Geological Survey; state and local boundary line surveys; land appropriations; easements; "blue line" surveys; abandonment and sale of canal lands; operation and navigation of the Barge Canal, canal alternations; and damage claims filed against the state.

Creator

• New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

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Title

Copies of permits issued by the Superintendent of Public Works

Series Number

B0682

Summary

This volume contains recorded permits that were compiled by the office of the Western Division Engineer (Rochester). Maps or plans related to particular permits are included. The permits were issued by the Superintendent of Public Works.

Creator

• New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

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Title

Inactive revocable permits

Series Number

B1789

Summary

This series consists of inactive revocable permits for the temporary use of canal lands and waters filed with the Waterways Maintenance Division and its predecessor agencies. Permits became inactive as authorized uses were outmoded or new permits were issued. Files usually include permit applications; correspondence with the applicant; maps, surveys, and drawings or sketches of relevant structures. Uses approved by permits include agriculture, beautification, boating docks, marinas, pipelines, railroads, spoil, recreation transmission lines, and water supplies.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance

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Title

Superintendent and lock operator's records for Section 6 and Lock 28B of the Barge Canal

Series Number

B1363

Summary

This series consists of records of the superintendent of Section 6 of the Barge Canal at Lyons, New York, and lock operator's records for Lock 28B in Newark, near Lyons. The records document the work routine and environment along this section of the canal system and the working relationships among the state, commercial, and private sectors in the economy. Records include statistical summaries; reports; invoices; personnel records; permits; maps; incoming/outgoing correspondence; maintenance records; lock station sheets; navigation and weekly reports.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways

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Title

New York State Banking Department photographs of proposed branch bank sites

Series Number

B1508

Summary

These photographs were included in applications submitted to the Superintendent of Banks for authorization to establish or alter branch offices in accordance with State Banking Law. Subjects depicted include existing banking sites; proposed sites; building entrances; shopping centers; shopping malls, residences, schools, businesses, and industries in proposed service areas; aerial views; transportation and parking facilities; and pedestrian traffic.

Creator

• New York (State). Banking Department

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Title

Abandoned canal lands and blue line survey files

Series Number

B0215

Summary

These files, arranged by name of municipality where lands were located, consist of maps, correspondence, memorandums, reports, resolutions, descriptions of lands, appraisers' reports of encroachments, revised land appraisals, permits, and records pertaining to "blue line" surveys. Also included is financial information about land value and notes and descriptions regarding structures illegally built on state-owned lands. Land descriptions and appraisal reports contain detailed descriptions and measurements of lands and names of adjoining property owners.

Creator

• New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

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Title

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation program manager subject and correspondence files

Series Number

B2762

Summary

This series consists of the subject and correspondence files of the former program manager of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC). Topics reflect the duties of the program manager, who was responsible for issuing permits, waivers, and licenses for film productions, theatrical presentations, concerts, and other large-scale events within Roosevelt Island.

Creator

• Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation

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