This series consists of maps, descriptions, reports, correspondence, and petitions relating to the examination and documentation of various state and town boundary lines. Included are documents relating to boundary lines between the state of New York and the states of Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey. These records reflect the functions of the office of State Engineer and Surveyor, which was responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate boundaries of state owned land.
Creator
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Abstracts of commissions, attorneys' licenses, pardons, reprieves and other documents
Series Number
B1631
Summary
This series consists of abstracts of colonial commissions, licenses, pardons, reprieves, and other documents compiled by Edmund B. O'Callaghan in the mid-1800s from the Secretary of State's books of commissions that were subsequently destroyed in the capitol fire of 1911. Volume also contains abstracts of commissions and other documents dated 1789. A name index is included at the end of the volume.
Creator
New York State Library
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
New York State Assemblyman William B. Hoyt speech files
Series Number
L0189
Summary
This series includes rough drafts, revised copies, and corrected or updated versions of speeches by Assemblyman William B. Hoyt. The series also includes testimony given during legislative hearings and to a lesser extent correspondence, announcements, event programs, publicity statements, fliers, and newspaper clippings. Speeches pertain predominantly to child abuse and domestic violence issues, but also touch on the Children's Trust Fund and education and energy issues.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1974-1992 : William B. Hoyt)
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Advertising portfolio of state tourism promotions during 1939 World's Fair
Series Number
A3324
Summary
This series consists of materials prepared for the Bureau of State Publicity by the Barlow Advertising Agency of Syracuse to promote nationwide attendance of the World's Fair of 1939-1940, specifically to encourage out-of-state travel to and from the fair through New York State rather than through Pennsylvania. The series includes maps, proofs of newspaper and magazine advertisements, scripts of radio advertising interviews, and copies of newsletters to legislators on the progress of the campaign.
Creator
New York (State). Bureau of State Publicity
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
The series consists of typescript copies of monthly meeting minutes of the Board of Visitors of the Syracuse State School, submitted by the secretary of the board. Contents typically reflect presentations to the board by various school departments and special committees, often about such topics as progress on remodeling or building projects, the status of newly acquired residences, and status of various school programs.
Creator
Syracuse State School
Access Restrictions
Names of students or clients found in this series are restricted pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law sect. 33.13. Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.