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Displaying 671 Finding Aids
Title
- Hearing, research, and report files
Series Number
- 10992
Summary
- These files were compiled by commission member William J. Ronan, and include meeting minutes; correspondence; memoranda; newspaper clippings; journal articles; press releases; lists of convention delegates; draft reports; and background materials used in the preparation of reports. The records pertain to all of the various subject areas upon which the commission focused its investigations.
Creator
- New York (State). Temporary Commission on the Constitutional Convention
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Commissioner's meeting materials
Series Number
- 13257
Summary
- This series contains draft and final reports as well as meeting minutes generated by the Temporary State Commission on Management and Productivity in the Public Sector. Among the subjects dealt with by the Commission were civil service reform, department and agency productivity and goals, state mandates to local government, state and local governmental cooperation, and management issues.
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 the material.
Title
- Elementary teacher certification project files
Series Number
- B1376
Summary
- This series documents the work of the Advisory Committee for the Elementary Teacher Certification Project established to assisted the Commissioner of Education and Board of Regents with their revision of certification standards. Included are meeting minutes; reports of the committee's regional hearings; correspondence from administrators, teachers, local teacher certification committees, and professional education associations; and findings and recommendations of the committee to the commissioner.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Office of Higher and Professional Education. Assistant Commissioner's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Consumer Counsel to the Governor subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- B2332
Summary
- This series consists of records pertaining to the activities of the Consumer Counsel to Governor W. Averell Harriman, Dr. Persia Campbell, and her staff. Records relate to such subjects as: aging, credit sales, food additives, funeral costs, purchasing and maintenance of homes, Long Island Railroad fares, milk marketing, television servicing, trading stamps and wage assignments. The Consumer Counsel was responsible for advising Governor Harriman on matters affecting consumers, and working to protect consumers from fraud and misrepresentation.
Creator
- New York (State). Consumer Counsel to the Governor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Restraint and seclusion reports
Series Number
- B2483
Summary
- These files consist of physicians' orders for individual patients to undergo protective restraint or seclusion, and of regular statistical reports detailing the use of the practice at Willard Psychiatric Center (known earlier as Willard State Hospital). The Department of Mental Hygiene and later the Office of Mental Health used these figures to provide each facility director with a monthly record showing where his or her institution stood with respect to the average for other institutions in the department.
Creator
- Willard Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)
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
- Investigations and court proceedings concerning theatrical financing
Series Number
- 20475
Summary
- The attorney general has the authority to prosecute alleged violations of the "Theatrical Syndication Financing Act" in order to "safeguard theatrical investors as well as to maintain the well being of the legitimate theater." The series consists of related Department of Law-initiated investigative reports and supporting materials, copies of hearing testimony, applicable court proceeding records, correspondence, and other associated materials.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Law. Investor Protection and Securities Unit
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Public hearing files
Series Number
- B1377
Summary
- The Temporary State Commission on Workers' Compensation was established to study the workers' compensation insurance rate-setting process, including the role of the Compensation Insurance Rating Board, in both its ratemaking and regulatory aspects, and to suggest improvements to the system. This series includes announcements of public hearings, transcripts and copies of testimony given at public hearings, notices of sessions held, agendas for sessions, minutes of sessions, and the commission's final report.
Creator
- New York (State). Temporary State Commission on Workers' Compensation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Staff research files on civil service reform
Series Number
- 13256
Summary
- This series contains staff research files on civil service reform generated by the Commission on Management and Productivity in the Public Sector. The records consist of correspondence; public hearings; material on civil service in other states; reports done within and outside the department; reports on civil service done by the Commission under an IPA grant; Commission final reports; other materials used in completing the Commission reports; and proposed revisions to the Civil Service law.
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 the material.
Title
- Reports of visits to institutions
Series Number
- A3105
Summary
- These reports reflect the Board of Charities inspection visits to poorhouses, orphanages, and insane asylums. Institution inspection reports include the institution's name, inmate types, facility condition and maintenance. Reports on paupers receiving state aid include names of institutions visited; number of paupers admitted with state funding, discharged or died; and financial savings due to discharges. The alien paupers reports include pauper's name; age; time in U.S.; marital status; residence of relatives; physical and mental condition; and prospects for self-sufficiency.
Creator
- New York (State). State Board of Charities
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Water Supply Commission reports to or by the commission regarding the Genesee River improvement
Series Number
- B0242
Summary
- This series consists of unpublished reports, submitted to or compiled by the State Water Supply Commission, regarding waterpower development on the Genesee River. Records include information on waterpower development; proposed reservoir construction; property owners affected by the proposed improvement; a Genesee River power survey; and condition and operations of mills of the International Paper Company on the Hudson, Raquette, Saranac, and Black Rivers.
Creator
- New York (State). Water Supply Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Papers found on British spy Major Andre ("Andre Papers")
Series Number
- A4681
Summary
- Most of the documents in this series were created by Major General Benedict Arnold during the Revolutionary War to supply information to the British Army concerning the conditions, personnel, and ordnance of the American fortifications at West Point, New York. Types of information include disposition of troops and artillery pieces in case of alarm; ordnance reports in different forts, redoubts, and batteries; report of the fortification conditions; and estimates and actually numbers of men necessary to fortify the works.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1777-1795 : Clinton)
Access Restrictions
- Acces to original documents is restricted: digitized and published versions are first-use copies.
Title
- Governor's Conference on City and Village Traffic Safety records
Series Number
- B2327
Summary
- This series consists of drafts of speeches and statements and final copies of the statements made by State officials at the Governor's Conference on City and Village Traffic Safety; minutes of the conference; brochures containing reports, agendas, and press releases; correspondence and memoranda relating to the monthly accident reports from police chiefs; and press releases, text of speeches, statements, articles and reports relating to traffic safety in general and especially to the problems of seat belts in automobiles.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor. Assistant Secretary for Reports
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Campus planning files
Series Number
- 15425
Summary
- The series consists of the incoming and outgoing correspondence from the Office of the General Manager regarding capital projects at various campuses, including community colleges, which comprise the State University system. Files may also include copies of capital construction budget requests; funding proposals; audit reports; building bid specifications; and rental and/or lease agreements.
Creator
- New York State University Construction Fund. Office of the General Manager
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Forest Ranger Louis C. Curth subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- B2722
Summary
- This series documents forest ranger duties, training, and routine activities; policies, procedures, and history; interactions with members of the public and other State agencies; administrative directives and decisions; and public relations.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Forest Protection and Fire Management
Access Restrictions
- Some files may contain restricted personal information. State Archives staff will review records and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law.
Title
- Report on taxation of state land within the Forest Preserve
Series Number
- A1471
Summary
- The series consists of a report, supporting memoranda, and statement on taxation within the Forest Preserve. The files discuss gains/loses to the state on taxes, returns of taxes, or loss of land titles through cancellation of land sales. Also included is a memorandum relative to taxes on lands of non-residents and on state-owned "wild land." and a statement of towns where state-owned lands exceeds 25% of the total acreage of each town.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
New York State Assembly Sub-committee on Affirmative Action Reports, Testimony, and Background Files
Title
- Assembly Sub-committee on Affirmative Action reports, testimony, and background files
Series Number
- L0177
Summary
- The series documents affirmative action policies and plans in New York's public sector and in higher educational institutions in the state. Statistical data gathered by the sub-committee provides details on workforce composition in state government; and questionnaires provide data about state agency and local government affirmative action policies and activities. Records include public hearings transcripts; statistical data; statements submitted by state and local officials; completed questionnaires prepared by state agencies; newspaper clippings, background reports, statistical tables, and correspondence.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Governmental Operations. Sub-committee on Affirmative Action
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- National defense and civilian services cooperative activities programs coordination files
Series Number
- A4326
Summary
- This series contains correspondence and publications created during cooperative efforts between the Office of Civilian Mobilization (OCM) and state agencies and other organizations in order to facilitate exchange of information and coordination of programs. The OCM was responsible for coordinating volunteer participation to promote civilian defense and social activities. Topics covered include: education; national defense; recreation; health (Red Cross); and veterans.
Creator
- New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Records of the First New York Light Artillery
Series Number
- A0154
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence; proceedings relating to courts-martial; descriptive lists; inspection reports; ordnance returns; muster rolls; morning reports; and general and special orders pertaining to the 1st New York Light Artillery. Most records concern subjects such as battery inspections, the replacement of lost or unserviceable equipment, the appointment of officers, the granting or denial of leaves of absence, and various courts-martial on which the unit's officers served.
Creator
- New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Administrative reports of Champlain Barge Canal Lock No. 2
Series Number
- B1799
Summary
- This series documents the daily operation of Champlain Barge Canal Lock No. 2 (Mechanicville). The bulk of the series consists of daily lockage reports detailing information about traffic passing through the lock and weekly chief operator's reports. The daily lockage reports include information about boat type, name, and direction as well as weather observations, lock water levels, and shift personnel. Additional records include reports (lock inspection; apparatus; water obstructions; float violations); supply and station logs; temporary clearances; and equipment inventories.
Creator
- New York State Canal Corporation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Subject files on proposed takeover of the Long Island Lighting Company (LILCO)
Series Number
- L0215
Summary
- This series documents research into the feasibility and economic viability of state acquisition of the Long Island Lighting Company (LILCO) to reduce electricity costs to consumers. The records include proposals for expansion of public power and creation of the Long Island Power Authority; legal analyses and review by the State Energy Office; reports of other state power authorities; statistical spreadsheets; rate comparisons; testimony before the Public Power Commission; feasibility and economic viability studies; and related background material.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Program and Committee Staff
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.