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Displaying 175 Finding Aids
Title
- Forest lands aerial photographs
Series Number
- 18113
Summary
- 26,000 aerial photographs of state-owned forest lands including. of the Adirondack, Catskill , Allegany , and Palisades parks, and Southern Tier counties. Used to determine boundaries of forest lands and forest types for the appraisal of taxable forest lands, the. ordinary film depicts foliage uniformly in gray. Black and white infrared photos depict foliage in varying shades to identify softwood, hardwood, softwood, and mixed timber stands, and locate trees that have damage from acid precipitation or insect or fungal infestation
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Real Property Services. State-owned Lands Unit
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- St. Lawrence Seaway-Welland Canal subject file
Series Number
- B1415
Summary
- This series contains documents in support of policy discussions to revive a project for an American canal from Lake Ontario to the Niagara River and Lake Erie. Information was needed to establish economic justification and/or engineering feasibility of constructing/improving the canal, and estimates cost. Records include maps, photographs, pamphlets, clippings, correspondence, and notes pertaining to canal construction or improvement and waterpower.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Commerce
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Publicity photographs of State Historian Albert B. Corey
Series Number
- A3313
Summary
- This series includes photographs of varying size, some are cut from larger images, feature Dr. Albert B. Corey, state historian. All images are dated between 1948-1960 and identified, some with brief captions. Photos may have been provided by a publicity service of the Capital Newspapers.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Inmate identification cards
Series Number
- A1504
Summary
- These cards provide biographical and physical information about inmates at Matteawan State Hospital, usually including individual photographs on the front of the card. These cards were originally part of the Inmate Identification Files. The identification envelopes for these cards are do not exist. The case files for the inmates described by the cards do exist though. Data on the card includes name, residence, number, aliases, sentencing and commitment information, crime, birth, height, weight, build, nativity, occupation, and fingerprints.
Creator
- Matteawan State Hospital
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the Office of Mental Health.
Title
- Location photographs
Series Number
- 17794
Summary
- The bulk of this series consists of color and black and white positive and negative photographs depicting various scenic areas, buildings, activities, and historic sites and landmarks taken throughout New York State. The photographs were created and maintained as a reference source to answer questions about possible locations in New York State that could be used in motion pictures, television shows, or advertisements.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor's Office for Motion Picture and Television Development
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Canal trails project files
Series Number
- 22459
Summary
- This series covers those segments of the New York Canalway Trail that were owned by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), and therefore contains records created during the period in which OPRHP managed those segments. Records include reports, correspondence, maps, memoranda, photographs and slides, inspection reports, landowner agreements, legislation, planning files, individual trail master plans, copies of master plans of towns impacted by trail development, environmental impact statements and environmental assessments, and other related background materials.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Planning Unit
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Bald eagle program files
Series Number
- B2723
Summary
- This series documents the ten-year duration of the New York State Bald Eagle Restoration Program and the research efforts that led to the rehabilitation of New York's bald eagle population. Records also document the continuation of bald eagle monitoring following the completion of the initial ten-year program. Records include correspondence, photographs, field notes, survey data, memorandums, and observation reports.
Creator
- New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife. Endangered Species Unit
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Planning Committee for the Shrine for the Emancipation Proclamation plans, photographs, and working files
Series Number
- B0928
Summary
- This series contains files kept by the secretary relate to the Planning Committee for the Shrine for the Emancipation Proclamation activities. The series provides information on the work of the committee, design of the proposed shrine, and other displays of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation during the centennial of the Civil War. The shrine was designed for the Education Building in Albany, but was never built.
Creator
- University of the State of New York. Planning Committee for the Shrine for the Emancipation Proclamation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Training and publicity photographic and audiovisual materials
Series Number
- B2677
Summary
- This series consists of photographs and videotapes created and used for the purpose of training staff in the care and therapy of patients. Records were created and used at the West Seneca Developmental Center, J.N. Adam Developmental Center, and the Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office.
Creator
- New York (State). Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Photographs of War Council agency activities
Series Number
- A4299
Summary
- This series contains over 300 black-and-white photographs (most 8 x 10) taken to document the activities of, and the individuals who worked for, the New York State War Council. Photographs depict: the Emergency Food Commission; salvage collection; the Physical Fitness Office; U.S. Cadet Nurses; the War Bond program; migrant labor camps; the Home Accident Prevention program; Chinese labor as part of the Farm Manpower Service; publicity activities; War Council officers and personnel; victory gardens; and child care institutions.
Creator
- New York State War Council
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Office files
Series Number
- A1444
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, reports, memoranda, press releases, clippings, programs, photographs, and other materials created or compiled by the New York Civil War Centennial Commission. Many of the records document the relationship of the New York commission with the national commission, commissions in other states, and local commissions in New York State; as well as the centennial of the Emancipation Proclamation and a proposed shrine for the original draft of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Creator
- New York Civil War Centennial Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Miscellaneous National Guard papers and photographs
Series Number
- B1778
Summary
- These papers and photographs relate to National Guard service in New York State and Second Service Command Tactical School held in Hackettstown, N.J. from 1942 to 1944. Materials include photographs and lists of attendees, school agendas, menus, and correspondence.
Creator
- New York State Museum
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Event and activity planning files
Series Number
- 18690
Summary
- The series consists of files created by the commission in the course of planning events and activities to celebrate the Columbus Quincentenary, and some finished products arising from the commission's work. Records include correspondence, programs, newsletters, photographs, and pamphlets documenting events and activities sponsored or promoted by the commission, as well as curriculum and teacher guides and four VHS videocassettes.
Creator
- New York (State). Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Minutes, working files, and insurance specifications and proposals
Series Number
- B0511
Summary
- This series consists of the Temporary Health Insurance Board's minutes, historical files relating to the development of the first comprehensive state employees' health insurance plan, and health insurance specifications and proposals. Information includes minutes; correspondence; reports and special studies; drafts of insurance plans and specifications; analyses of plans, specifications and proposals.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Civil Service. Temporary Health Insurance Board
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- American Revolution Bicentennial Commission publications and motion picture files
Series Number
- B1633
Summary
- This series consists of material related to the production of publications, television programs, and motion picture films by the New York American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. Records include subject and correspondence files of Dr. William A. Polf, director of publications, and Thomas E. Felt, director of film production; draft film scripts and comments; photographs, slides, and negatives; budgetary material; draft articles and publication manuscripts; motion picture films; audio tapes; and copies of publications produced by the commission.
Creator
- New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission New York Festival Barge files
Series Number
- B1632
Summary
- These photographic and other materials created by the New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission document the New York Festival Barge known as the "Bicentennial Barge." The images show the barge, crew members, visitors, exhibits, demonstrations, performances, displays, speakers, and entertainers during the barge's construction and tour of the state.
Creator
- New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Electoral college meeting files
Series Number
- 19416
Summary
- This series consists of a variety of materials related to the actual meetings of electors that convene in Albany every four years following the general elections to cast ballots for president and vice president as stipulated in the U.S. Constitution. Typically the meeting files include: sample ballots, copies of procedures to be followed, agendas, oath of office forms (blank), photos, luncheon tickets, invitations to the governor's executive mansion reception, roll call lists of electors, and general correspondence.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Documentation photographs of Comstock Hall, Cornell University
Series Number
- B1455
Summary
- The binder in this series contains photographs of Comstock Hall, part of the New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University. The binder also contains historical information about the building, along with floor plans and related key.
Creator
- New York State University Construction Fund. Physical Plant Support Services
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- State Museum Director's, State Geologist's, and State Paleontologist's correspondence files
Series Number
- B0561
Summary
- This series contains correspondence files of the Director of the State Museum, State Geologist, and State Paleontologist with such entities as scientists within and without New York State, museums and institutions of science or higher learning, the Board of Regents, private citizens, the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.), and Museum staff. Until 1925, the Director also held the position of State Geologist. Until 1894 and from 1904 to 1925, he also served as State Paleontologist.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Photograph album of Cuba
Series Number
- A3237
Summary
- This album includes photographs of the 12th Infantry Regiment from 1898-1899 largely over the course of its deployment to Cuba in 1899. Activities depicted include scenes of camp life (mess lines, working, relaxing, tents, pets, games, visitors), military life (inspections, marching, drilling), and people and places (buildings, fortifications, coastline, on board a ship).
Creator
- New York (State). National Guard. Infantry Regiment, Twelfth
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.