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Title

Minutes of Court of Commissioners appointed to examine the controversy between Connecticut and the Mohegan Indians

Series Number

A1889

Summary

The king appointed members of the councils of New York and New Jersey to investigate and settle a land dispute between Connecticut and the Mohegan Indians. The commission's minutes include: summaries of each party's arguments and the history of the dispute; copies of land sales by Indians to settlers, acts of the Connecticut General Assembly, testimony from previous inquiries; summary lists of documents produced as evidence; depositions and testimony by witnesses; and opinions of commissioners regarding outcome of the dispute.

Creator

• New York (Colony). Secretary

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Abstracts of annual financial and statistical reports of rural school districts

Series Number

A3046

Summary

These volumes contain statistical and other information abstracted from school district trustees' reports and concern smaller schools, usually located in rural areas. Each district is identified by number, town, and type. Statistical information is provided on buildings, property values, teachers, pupils, private schools, school session, and violations of the compulsory attendance law. There is financial data on bonds, receipts, and payments for each district. The names of school district officers are also reported.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of Statistical Services

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Town of Lexington records

Series Number

A4729

Summary

This series consists of town board minutes (1813-1999), school district records (1847-1849), annual town budgets (1943-1999), and tax rolls (1982-1998).

Creator

• Lexington (N.Y. : Town)

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

Title

Office of Mental Health patient admission, discharge, and parole registers

Series Number

20279

Summary

These registers were created by mental health facilities to document patient admissions and discharges. The registers typically provide patient name, nativity, date of admission or discharge, date of birth, chronological number, race, and religion. Other information varies but occasionally includes occupation, education, names and addresses of relatives, legal and civil status, and comments.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of Mental Health

Access Restrictions

Restricted 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 of Mental Health.

Title

Certificates of registry of canal boats

Series Number

A1137

Summary

This series consists of certificates of registry of canal boats as required by Chapter 219 of the Laws of 1827. Information on certificate includes owner's name and residence; type of boat; boat's tonnage; name of boat; designated hailing place; and year of registration.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of the Auditor of the Canal Department

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

Title

State park and campsite wastewater disposal files

Series Number

A1123

Summary

This series from the Division of Water and predecessor units consists of files on the planning and development of sewage waste disposal and treatment systems, and testing done to determine water pollution or contamination at state parks and campsites. The records include memorandums, correspondence, plans, maps, specifications, contract drawings, reports, permits, construction applications, technical reviews of plans, test results, brochures, and complaint letters about existing park conditions.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of Water

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

Title

Bushwick Correctional Facility Inmate Case Files

Series Number

W0063

Summary

Bushwick Correctional Facility, located in Brooklyn, New York, was also known as Bushwick Rehabilitation Center and Bushwick Community Based Center. It was administered by the Narcotics Addiction Control Commission under the Office of Mental Hygiene, and served as a work release and general confinement facility from the late 1960s through the middle 1970s. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Correctional Services

Access Restrictions

Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.

Title

Index to Conservation Dept. Photographic Prints and Negatives

Series Number

B1786

Summary

Grant funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities allowed State Archives staff to undertake a preservation project by which duplicate negatives and contact prints were created for most of the negatives in Series 14297. This series consists of 5,206 positive contact prints made from duplicate negatives in Series 14297, Conservation Department Photographic Prints and Negatives, and functions as a visual index to that series.

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

Title

Education Department Bureau of Mass Communications audiotapes, videotapes, and guides

Series Number

B0498

Summary

These audiovisual materials were produced or distributed by the Education Department's Bureau of Mass Communications. Audio tape sets include contributions of minorities to American literature; life in the People's Republic of China; New York State history; and United States foreign policy. Other audiotapes document meetings on the future of industrial arts education and building construction on college campuses. Other materials include films on New York State legislative process and videotaped distance learning courses.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of Mass Communications

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Clyde-Savannah Central School District meeting minutes and census

Series Number

A4715

Summary

This series consists of meeting minutes of Clyde High School (1834-1935), Savannah High School (1935-1966), Clyde Central School (1938-1959), and Clyde-Savannah Central School (1959-1999); records concerning the reorganization of school districts; and census records for Savannah High School and Country Schools census (1927-1948).

Creator

• Clyde-Savannah Central School District (N.Y.)

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

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New York State Senate Standing Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Public Utilities Lake Erie offshore drilling files

Series Number

L0222

Summary

This series includes reports, hearing testimony, transcripts of proceedings, press clippings, and correspondence pertaining to offshore drilling for natural gas (hydrocarbons) under Lake Erie. Included is a report recommending repeal of the prohibition against leasing and drilling for gas beneath Lake Erie or its shoreline; a report to the legislature on development of natural gas reserves; and an environmental assessment report by the firm of Lawler, Matusky & Skelly, Engineers.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Public Utilities

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Attorney General opinions furnished to the Insurance Dept.

Series Number

B1976

Summary

This series consists of copies of opinions on insurance law offered to the Insurance Department by Attorney General Nathaniel L. Goldstein.

Creator

• New York (State). Insurance Department

Access Restrictions

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

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New York State Division of Substance Abuse Services Office of the Director substance abuse service providers program files

Series Number

16085

Summary

This series from the Division of Substance Abuse Services Director's Office includes general correspondence, reports, and material relating to the licensing of various substance abuse services providers. Some records may be restricted.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of Substance Abuse Services. Office of the Director

Access Restrictions

Restricted. Access may be permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the State Archives.

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Sympathy letters and other statements of condolence received in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

Series Number

22446

Summary

This series consists of sympathy cards, letters, a condolence book, and a photography book that were collected by the Office for Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing Education in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Most of the letters were sent from elementary school students in the Cypress School District in California to New York students who lost a parent in the attacks.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Office of Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Continuing Education

Access Restrictions

Personal identifiers may be redacted to protect personal privacy.

Title

Records of the Proposed Constitutional Convention

Series Number

B1962

Summary

In August 1956, the Temporary State Commission on the Constitutional Convention was created to study and report on proposals for changes in and simplification of the State Constitution and to collect information and data useful to the delegates and people before and during the convention to be held in 1959. This series contains minutes, reports, correspondence, and other records documenting the work of Governor W. Averell Harriman's staff to assess and gain support for the proposed Constitutional Convention.

Creator

• New York (State). Executive Department

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Council on the Arts photographs of Council-supported events

Series Number

18916

Summary

The photographs in this series depict such arts events as theater, dance, and musical performances; exhibitions; poetry readings; art workshops; lectures; and craft demonstrations relating to or sponsored by the New York State Council on the Arts. Each photograph usually includes date, location, identity of individual or group, and name of work performed.

Creator

• New York State Council on the Arts

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

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Senate Committee on Health abortion legislation file

Series Number

L0236

Summary

The Committee created these records during its review of state abortion law. Records document the controversies surrounding abortion legislation, as well as public and private efforts to influence legislative action. Records include commission and committee reports; transcripts of public hearings; position papers; press releases and statements; and letters from interested parties including citizens, government agencies, religious and medical organizations, media outlets, and the Right to Life Committee.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Committee on Health

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

Title

Lancaster town board minutes

Series Number

A4701

Creator

• Lancaster (N.Y. : Town)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Southport Correctional Facility inmate case files

Series Number

W0049

Summary

Southport Correctional Facility, located in Chemung County, N.Y., is a maximum security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
• Southport Correctional Facility

Access Restrictions

Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.

Title

New York State Comptroller's Office certificates of lands sold at vendue sales for which deeds were given

Series Number

A0217

Summary

This series consists of certificates of conveyance of lands sold for unpaid taxes at public auctions held by the state comptroller in 1812, 1814, 1815, 1821, and 1826. Each certificate lists name of purchaser, number of acres purchased, county in which land was situated, location of land within larger tract, amount paid, and date of purchase.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Access Restrictions

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