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Displaying 114 Finding Aids
Title
- Guest books
Series Number
- B2345
Summary
- This series consists of two guest books or registers documenting visitors and guests of the Regents. Earliest entries include a calligraphy document, photograph of the official procession on the occasion of the dedication of the State Education Building, 1912, and names of guests attending convocations of the University of the State of New York. The second volume documents individuals and small groups of visitors to the Regents on miscellaneous occasions as well as to convocations.
Creator
- University of the State of New York. Board of Regents
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Register of military bounty land grants
Series Number
- A0476
Summary
- The published version of the Balloting Book contains documents and lists relating to the allotment of bounty lands in the Military Tract in central New York and includes. names of soldiers by regiment with location and acreage of grant and date of patent. Also provided are lists of officers and soldiers by unit; of lots in each township with acreage; and of Canadian and Nova Scotian Refugees entitled to land grants with lot numbers assigned to them.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Registers of appointment of Commissioners of Deeds for other states, territories, and foreign countries
Series Number
- B0006
Summary
- This series consists of copies of printed certificates of appointments issued by the Governor for out of state commissions. Certificates usually include appointee name; residence; appointment and filing dates; and name of the governor, secretary of state or his deputy. Some later volumes include the appointments expiration date.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- Microfilm is not available for duplication or inter-library loan.
Title
- Register of corporation cases
Series Number
- B0614
Summary
- This series consists of summaries of proceedings in corporation cases. Most are quo warran to cases, in which public officials or corporations were sued for exceeding their legal mandates; actions to amend or annul corporation charters or grants of land by letters patent; and actions to dissolve corporations. Information includes cause; participant names; nature of proposed action; whether the application was granted, dismissed, or denied; and whether an Attorney General's opinion was prepared.
Creator
- New York (State). Attorney General's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- State Archives research room registration log books
Series Number
- B2351
Access Restrictions
- Restricted to protect personal privacy.
Title
- Ward admission, transfer, and census books
Series Number
- B1473
Summary
- This series consists of books documenting Willard State Hospital ward admissions, transfers, and censuses. Information includes patient name; and ward or building. Also included is a "Tranquilizer record" which includes patient name; identification number; and date tranquilizer use began or ended. Records are restricted.
Creator
- Willard Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Restricted to protect personal privacy.Access permitted under certain conditions upon application and approval by the State Archives.
Title
- Index to damages awarded by the Canal Appraisers for the enlargement of the Erie Canal and for construction of other canals
Series Number
- B2027
Summary
- This series consists of an index to damages awarded by the Canal Appraisers for the enlargement of the Erie Canal and for the construction of other canals, particularly the Chemung and Chenango Canals. Data includes claimant name; county where claimant's property was located; filing number; date; volume and page reference; amount of the award and when paid.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of Canal Appraisers
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Record of nominations
Series Number
- B0022
Summary
- This register contains names of individuals nominated for state and federal elective offices. Information includes filing date, candidate's name, party or political principle represented, nominee's residence and the name and address of the principal signer of the certificate of nomination. Nominees are listed for the offices of governor, attorney general, justice, U.S. representatives in Congress, state senators and presidential electors. No actual certificates are included.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Register of fires investigated
Series Number
- A4262
Summary
- This series consists of a register of fires investigated. Included are extracts of letters, most addressed to Thomas J. Ahearn, State Fire Marshal, recommending that a case be closed or stay open pending further investigation. The volume includes an alphabetic name index to person or business that experienced a fire or to the attorney or agent investigating it.
Creator
- New York (State). Fire Marshal
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Bridge survey registers
Series Number
- B0361
Summary
- This series documents technical information for bridges spanning the Erie Canal in the Eastern Division and Western Division. Information includes bridge number, location, how used, description of truss, engineering specifications, towpath, berme abutments, and remarks on defects in plan or workmanship.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Governor registers of titles of bills signed by the governor
Series Number
- A0602
Summary
- This series consists of registers used to track legislative bills signed by the governor. For each entry, the volumes provide date signed; Senate or Assembly printed bill number or introductory number; and title of bill. A few entries from 1869-1870 indicate the governor's veto or "disapproval" of the bill and the date vetoed.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Alien deposition fee registers
Series Number
- A1871
Summary
- This series records fees paid by aliens for depositions. The two volumes list names of deponents and fees paid to the Secretary of State. The information contained in the series includes only the name of deponent, date deposition was filed in the office of the Secretary of State, and the amount of fee paid.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Register of letters received
Series Number
- B0312
Summary
- This series consists of a register of incoming correspondence with date of receipt, sender's name, file number assigned, addressee's name, place and date of writing, where filed, and one-line summary of the contents.
Creator
- New York (State). Surgeon General's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Register of bids and payments for land sold for unpaid taxes
Series Number
- B0845
Summary
- This series documents money received for sale of land for unpaid taxes. Information includes names of successful bidders and the amounts bid for each parcel, by county. Totaled at the bottom of the column is the amount bid, the amount paid and date of payment. Starting with the 1859 tax sale the entries also state the date when the purchaser received the certificate of payment.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Complaint register
Series Number
- A4251
Summary
- The Fire Marshal kept a record of complaints filed by people reporting dangerous conditions in various buildings. This series consists of a register of complaints of dangerous conditions in various buildings. Information includes complaint number; date complaint filed; locality; owner or occupant of premises; address; classification of inspector and inspector's recommendations; action taken by the state Fire Marshal; and, when necessary, number of violation.
Creator
- New York (State). Fire Marshal
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Register of land grant applications, petitions, and correspondence
Series Number
- A3249
Summary
- The Commissioners of the Land Office were responsible for the approval, rejection, or direction of other actions concerning land grant applications and related land matters. This series consists of a register of actions taken on land grant applications and related land matters. Information includes applicants name, petitioner or correspondent and land applied for or subject of petition or correspondence. Most correspondence apparently concerns actual grant applications, land surveys, or the payment of taxes or rents on land.
Creator
- New York (State). Commissioners of the Land Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Register of inspections
Series Number
- A4254
Summary
- This series consists of a register of inspections relating to violations. Included are the inspector's initials; date inspection report was received; city or village; owner; classification (whether business or residence); address; date of inspection; and date violation was issued.
Creator
- New York (State). Fire Marshal
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Register of Advance-in-grade certificates issued to secondary schools
Series Number
- 14310
Summary
- These certificates were issued when schools advanced or lowered their grading sequence. The approved grading sequence determined a school's official designation as a junior high, middle high, or high school. Information for each certificate includes school name, location, new grading sequence, former grading sequence, and occasionally the school principal's name.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of Secondary School Supervision
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Register of correspondence received
Series Number
- A4257
Summary
- This series consists of a register of correspondence received by the State Fire Marshall. Entries include date letter received, name of correspondent, title, subject matter, locality, and class sent.
Creator
- New York (State). Fire Marshal
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Violations register
Series Number
- A4250
Summary
- This series consists of a register of fire code violations in Schenectady, New York. Information includes violation report number; location, including city or town, and county; description of property, including owner, occupant, classification, and address; nature of violation; name of inspector; order of violation, including date inspected, issued, served, and disposition; and remarks.
Creator
- New York (State). Fire Marshal
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.