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Title

Department of Commerce Bureau of State Information New York State promotional audio tape files

Series Number

B1637

Summary

This series consists of reel-to-reel audio tapes and accompanying scripts, created and distributed by the Department of Commerce's Bureau of State Information to publicize local historic sites, tourist attractions, museums, cultural events, and recreational facilities. These tapes were apparently intended for radio play in the 1980s as part of the "I Love New York Traveler" advertising campaign. Most tapes and scripts have a brief (one minute) and an extended version (four and one-half minutes).

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Commerce. Bureau of State Information

Access Restrictions

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

Title

New York State promotional films

Series Number

17600

Summary

These records were created by the Bureau of Media Services for use in promoting tourism activities and industrial development for various areas of the state and their local industries. Included are various items used in the production of the films including 16mm and 35mm black and white and color motion picture films (positive and negatives), magnetic audio tape, video tape, written scripts, and editing instructions.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Economic Development. Bureau of Media Services

Access Restrictions

Many of the audio and video materials in this series cannot be played on current technology available at the State Archives and may require digitization by an external vendor to facilitate access. Researchers interested in accessing such items should contact the State Archives prior to visiting onsite.

Title

New York State Theatre Institute scripts of plays

Series Number

22465

Summary

This series includes copies of scripts from productions of the New York State Theatre Institute (NYSTI). The series contains scripts from most of the productions that were performed, but it is not a truly complete set because former staff removed various items and never returned them.

Creator

• New York State Theatre Institute

Access Restrictions

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

Usage Restrictions

Items in this series may be protected by U.S. copyright. Consult with archivist to obtain currently available information on copyright owner or agent.

Title

New York State Theatre Institute stage management files

Series Number

22473

Summary

Stage management files are technical working files that detail every minute aspect of the stage production for a particular play performed by the New York State Theatre Institute (NYSTI). Records document such issues as stage lighting and stage direction, sound cues, blocking, sound tracks, and the placement of props on a set. The series contains only a sampling of NYSTI plays, mainly those that were either original productions or foreign performances.

Creator

• New York State Theatre Institute

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

Assorted estrayed institutional records

Series Number

B1698

Summary

This series contains an assortment of unrelated records that were apparently removed from institutional records for purposes of research or exhibit. Volumes include: an admissions book (July 1925-June 1926); a parole/elopement book (May-December 1917); a book of escapes (April 1953-August 1957); a clothing account check book (mostly blank) with receipts for the New York Asylum for Idiots (ca. 1862); and a hospital admission/discharge book (1928). It also contains an assortment of apparently unrelated material collected for historical or documentary significance.

Creator

• Syracuse Developmental Center

Access Restrictions

Restricted in part 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 for People with Developmental Disabilities. Restricted records in accession B1698-00 are located in Box 2.

Title

Syracuse Developmental Center audiovisual history files

Series Number

B1639

Summary

These files include photographs, slides, audio and videotapes, brochures, and scrapbooks that depict operations at Syracuse Developmental Center and its predecessor, the Syracuse State School. Included are images of Special Olympics; celebrations and achievements of patients and employees; educational health programs produced by staff for the public; and promotional and fundraising materials. Efforts to improve services for the developmentally disabled at Syracuse Developmental Center are documented, as well.

Creator

• Syracuse Developmental Center

Access Restrictions

Access is restricted in part 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 for People with Developmental Disabilities.

Subseries 9, Motion Picture Films of SDC Events and Residents, is restricted due to fragility, pending reformatting.