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Title

Pictorial map of New York State

Series Number

A3314

Summary

This map was published by the Department of Commerce to display scenic, economic, and historic sites of interest in the state. Entitled "New York The Empire State," it includes picture icons locating significant natural features, state parks, scenic areas, recreation/visitor and historic sites, museums, and significant public buildings. Text blocks summarize state history, natural and recreational features, and economic development and provide a description of state insignia.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Commerce

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Long Island State Park Commission photographs

Series Number

B2877

Summary

This series consists of color and black and white digital images portraying various aspects of Long Island State parks and parkways.

Creator

• Long Island State Park Commission

Title

Accounts for enlargement and improvement of the Erie Canal

Series Number

A1265

Summary

This volume contains accounts for work and materials furnished on contract and for repairs. Information includes: location of contract (lock or section), name of contractor, and type of work or material furnished with quantity and value. At the end of the volume are regulations, resolutions and copies of reports and accounts related to enlargement of the canal submitted by the chief engineer, first division. An alphabetical index to contractors is located at front of the volume.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Meeting coordination correspondence files

Series Number

A4309

Summary

This series contains notices sent by Governor Herbert H. Lehman announcing War Council (and its predecessor, the Council of Defense) meetings, accompanied by replies from council members indicating their intended attendance or absence. These meetings were held at the Governor's home in New York City or at the Executive Mansion in Albany, as part of the coordination efforts of the Governor as chairman of the council. In addition to the correspondence, lists of War Council members and agendas and minutes for some early meetings are also included.

Creator

• New York State War Council

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Departmental estimates for capital projects

Series Number

L0158

Summary

This series consists of a copy of expenditure estimates for capital projects planned by State departments during fiscal year 1940-1941. The projects cover land acquisition, construction, and equipment purchase principally at State prisons and training schools, normal schools and colleges, hospitals and laboratories, and State parks. The estimates describe the project, justification, and detail projected expenditures for the fiscal year.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Committee on Ways and Means

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Copies of official British colonial records

Series Number

A3300

Summary

This series consists of the sole surviving elements of what were known as the "Holland, London and Paris Documents." These were manuscript copies of official papers procured in 1841-1844 from the archives of Holland, England, and France by John Romeyn Brodhead as agent of the state. Use is restricted due to severe burn damage. Published version is first-use copy.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of State

Access Restrictions

Restricted due to severe burn damage. Published version is first-use copy.

Title

Matteawan State Hospital packages received registers

Series Number

A1517

Summary

This series consists of volumes describing the contents of packages received by inmates of Matteawan State Hospital. Each entry records the date the package was received, name of inmate, inmate number, from whom sent, a detailed inventory of the package, and the name of the officer who inspected the package. Records are restricted.

Creator

• Matteawan State Hospital

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

Estimates for the Genesee Valley Canal

Series Number

B0655

Summary

This series consists of estimates for work to be done on the Genesee Valley Canal between 1851 and 1855. The estimates include costs for bridge, lock, and dock repair; sloping of walls; stonework; and other miscellaneous projects. Also included are statements of work that give an overview of the cost and length of various contracts.

Creator

• New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Annual debt statements of municipalities, fire districts, and school districts

Series Number

A0796

Summary

These debt statements were generated pursuant to Article 2, Section 109 of the Local Finance Law, requiring municipalities, fire districts, and school districts to file a verified statement of its debt before selling bonds. This series consists of annual and supplemental debt statements of municipalities (cities, counties, towns, and villages), fire districts, and school districts.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Audit and Control

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Office for the Aging archived websites

Series Number

B2042

Summary

This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible websites created by the Office for the Aging.

Creator

• New York (State). Office for the Aging

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Listing of receivers, committees, and guardians

Series Number

J0055

Summary

The power of the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor to appoint committees or guardians for idiots, lunatics, or insolvent corporations is derived from English precedent. This power was extended to the appointment of guardians for infants by Chapter 106 of the Laws of 1815 and to the appointment of committees for habitual drunkards by Chapter 109 of the Laws of 1821. This series is an alphabetical listing of receivers, committees, and guardians appointed by the Vice Chancellor.

Creator

• New York (State). Court of Chancery

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Waterfowl banding and recovery registers

Series Number

B2724

Summary

These volumes document the Conservation Department's program of waterfowl banding and tracking. Volumes contain the following information about each bird which was banded: species, sex, age, band number, source, date banded, and place liberated. For birds which were later recovered, the place and method of recovery are noted, as well as any additional remarks.

Creator

• New York (State). Bureau of Game

Access Restrictions

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

Title

War records program organization file

Series Number

A4296

Summary

This series contains correspondence between State Historian Albert Corey and numerous county and local historians regarding the disposition of home front war records. This operation was undertaken as part of the State Historian's role to help preserve the State's heritage. The letters discuss the appointment of local historians, potential repositories, and other matters pertaining to post-war plans for the records. Included are lists of names and addresses of local directors of civilian protection, civilian mobilization, and local war councils.

Creator

• New York State War Council. Division of Records

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Division of Criminal Justice Services Commissioner's subject and correspondence files

Series Number

19147

Summary

The Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is responsible for developing policies, plans, and programs for improving the coordination, administration, and effectiveness of the state's criminal justice system. The series consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence, research reports, case records, unusual incident reports from the Department of Corrections, and some policy and position papers.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of Criminal Justice Services. Commissioner's Office

Access Restrictions

19147-96: Documents containing information that is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law Art. 6) have been segregated in boxes 6-13.

19147-07: Parole records are restricted permanently according to Executive Law sect. 259-a(2), 259k(2) and 9NYCRR part 8000.5(d).

Documents that mention subjects of confidential criminal investigations; relate to sensitive law enforcement matters and policy debates; describe non-routine criminal investigation techniques and procedures; or contain attorney-client communications are restricted.

Title

Admission register

Series Number

B0133

Summary

The series consists of summary information on inmates received at the Eastern New York Reformatory. Most inmates were received from the New York State Reformatory at Elmira. Others were received from Auburn, Sing Sing or other State prisons or were returned to the reformatory for violating parole. Information includes name; prison transferred from; crime; sentence; color; occupation; marital status; age; city or county of birth; literacy; temperate or intemperate; tobacco use; and previous confinements.

Creator

• Eastern New York Reformatory

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Eastern New York Reformatory biographical register of men returned for parole violations

Series Number

B0127

Summary

This series consists of a register of men returned to the reformatory for parole violations. Information includes name and number; age; original crime; original date received; date paroled; date returned; length of time on parole; trade taught; situation during parole (location, employment, personal and social habits); previous criminal history; employment and criminal history of family members; why parole violated; brief parole officers report; brief physicians report; and short prognosis on the ability of the inmate to reform.

Creator

• Eastern New York Reformatory

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Annual financial reports of consolidated health districts

Series Number

13318

Summary

Section 30 of the General Municipal Law requires the president of the Board of Health of each district to file a financial report with the state comptroller. This record series consists of annual financial reports of consolidated health districts in New York State. The reports contain information on receipts, payments and indebtedness. The series also contains a summary of the receipts and disbursements of each district for 1961 as well as 1960.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Audit and Control. Bureau of Municipal Research and Statistics

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Daily census report

Series Number

B1239

Summary

This series consists of daily census reports of incarcerated individuals taken at Sing Sing Prison from August 18, 1927, to May 18, 1928. The census was likely maintained by Sing Sing's deputy warden. For each day, the following information was recorded: number of incarcerated individuals received and discharged; number of incarcerated individuals at each location within the prison when the census was taken (e.g. kitchen, hospital, etc.); and a total count of the entire prison population.

Creator

• Sing Sing Prison

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Record of wills proved at Albany

Series Number

J0041

Summary

This volume contains thirty-eight wills proved (determined to be valid) and recorded in the New York State Supreme Court of Judicature at Albany.

Creator

• New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany)

Access Restrictions

Volume is fragile. Use under supervision of archivist.

Title

Mayor's Committee on Child Care for Schenectady administrative files

Series Number

A4282

Summary

This series illustrates the operation of a local component of the War Council's Committee on Child Care, Development and Protection and its efforts to provide care for the children of working mothers. Material includes correspondence and memoranda, detailed attendance records, budgetary matters, salaries, monthly reports, food cost analysis, and interaction with parents at several child care facilities in Schenectady, New York.

Creator

• New York State War Council. Committee on Child Care, Development, and Protection

Access Restrictions

Children's attendance records and correspondence with parents regarding children's attendance or behavior are restricted in part pursuant to Personal Privacy Protection Law (Public Officers Law, Art. 6). Use with supervision of archivist.