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Displaying 6074 Finding Aids
Title
- New York State Commission on Eminent Domain and Real Property Tax Assessment Review correspondence, subject and background research files
Series Number
- 11447
Summary
- The series consists of correspondence, background research files, reports, questionnaires, meeting files, draft copies of bills, and subject files relating primarily to issues surrounding eminent domain.
Creator
- New York (State). State Commission on Eminent Domain and Real Property Tax Assessment Review
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Special events files
Series Number
- B2678
Summary
- This series consists of photographs and videotapes created and used to document special events and milestones at the J.N. Adam Developmental Center, West Seneca Developmental Center, and the Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office.
Creator
- New York (State). Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
New York State Court of Appeals Index to Regents' Certificates of Law Students' Qualifying Education
Title
- Index to Regents' certificates of law students' qualifying education
Series Number
- J0109
Creator
- New York (State). Court of Appeals
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Department of State Bureau of Miscellaneous Records miscellaneous appointments
Series Number
- 13250
Summary
- This series contains notifications of various appointments to state and local boards and positions, filed with the Department of State by state and municipal officials.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State. Bureau of Miscellaneous Records
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Charter of the proprietary colony from Charles II to the Duke of York
Series Number
- B1371
Summary
- This series consists of the charter from Charles II, King of England, granting land to his brother James, Duke of York. The charter gave James the authority to send an armed force to compel the Dutch surrender of the New Netherland province to the English. It grants territory that now comprises most of Maine, part of Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and part of Pennsylvania to James and specifies details of governanceand management.
Creator
- New York (Colony). Secretary
Access Restrictions
- Restricted: Access by permission of state archivist under supervision of archives staff only. Published version is first use copy.
Title
- Highway expenditure journals
Series Number
- B0709
Summary
- This series consists of ledger accounts of highway expenditures maintained by the Superintendent of Public Works, likely as part of his duties to oversee highways. The volumes have experienced significant water damage, and text may be illegible.
Creator
- New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Access Restrictions
- Restricted due to severe water damage.
Title
- Map of improvements to state ditch off the Chemung Canal
Series Number
- A0812
Summary
- This map shows proposed improvements (a proposed correction and extension) of the ditch to contain water at low areas between the Chemung Canal and the Chemung Canal Feeder. The map shows property lines, names of owners, and topographical symbols marking swamp lands; and lines for proposed changes to the state ditch.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
- Restricted: Map is badly torn.Use under supervision or with assistance of archivist due to fragile condition.
Title
- Lake Champlain Bridge Commission construction, maintenance, and administrative records of the Lake Champlain (or Crown Point) Bridge and the Rouses Point Bridge
Series Number
- B1417
Summary
- This series consists microfilmed records of the New York and Vermont Joint Bridge Commission and the Lake Champlain Bridge Commission. These records document commission activities from its founding to dissolution and include minutes and correspondence; bridge planning, construction, operation, and repair documentation; and contracts, land title documentation, and other legal records. Original records at the Vermont State Archives.
Creator
- Lake Champlain Bridge Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Longwood Central School District Board of Education agendas and supplemental material
Series Number
- A4447
Summary
- Microfilmed records include material distributed to board members at meetings of the Longwood Central School District Board of Education, such as agendas, fiscal and personnel documentation, publications, and other material from the State Education Department and other sources.
Creator
- Longwood Central School District (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Employee evaluations and special education student records: restricted; use with assistance of archivist.
Title
- Constitutional Convention, 1938 Journal of the Convention
Series Number
- L0170
Creator
- New York (State). Constitutional Convention, 1938
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- County clerks' monthly reports of notary appointments and fees
Series Number
- A3328
Summary
- This series consists of monthly reports submitted to the Governor's office in accordance with legislation of 1908 (Chapter 246) and 1909 (Consolidated Laws, Chapter 18) amending sections of the Executive Law (Laws of 1892, Chapter 683) which specified fees to be collected and information to be reported by county clerks.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Appointments of students to blind and deaf and dumb institutions
Series Number
- A2036
Summary
- This series consists of forms appointing or transferring students to various institutions for the blind and deaf at state expense. Each form provides date; name; age; town and county of residence; appointment number of students; date appointment begins; length of term; name of institution; provider of the student's clothing; and occasional remarks. Each volume is indexed alphabetically by first letter of student's last name.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Public Instruction. Office of the Superintendent
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Memoranda of bills delivered to Secretary of State
Series Number
- A0621
Summary
- This series consists of registers of bills delivered at the Office of the Secretary of State, State of New York Executive Chamber, as well as various documents filed by the Secretary of State's office, later Department of State.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Index to statements of election returns by boards of county canvassers
Series Number
- B0084
Summary
- This series consists of a name index to volume two of series B0019, Statement of Election Returns by Boards of County Canvassers.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Treasurer's certificates of money paid into the treasury
Series Number
- A1259
Summary
- This series contains certificates issued by the Treasurer's Office stating that a certain individual paid a specific sum of money into the State Treasury. The records contain the name of the individual; the amount of money paid into the Treasury; what the money was paid for; the date; and the signature of the Treasurer.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Legislation files
Series Number
- B2693
Summary
- This series documents the development of agency-proposed legislation and the review of bills proposed by external agencies. Records include draft legislation and copies of bills, background files relating to proposed legislation, memorandums in support or opposition, agency and public comments, ten-day letters, correspondence, and related materials.
Creator
- New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- State authorities development files
Series Number
- A4321
Summary
- This series contains information concerning the development of bridge and highway authorities. The records detailed development of resorts and transportation projects, including the Triborough Bridge, the Marine Parkway, the Port of New York, Saratoga Springs, and the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1929-1943 : Abbot Low Moffat)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Commissioner's Office correspondence files
Series Number
- B2687
Summary
- This series contains correspondence files generated by the commissioner of the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities and its successor, the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Creator
- New York (State). Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. Commissioner's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Director's organization and responsibilities memoranda
Series Number
- A4335
Summary
- This series contains memoranda outlining the Office of Civilian Mobilization's (OCM) organization and the execution of its duty to coordinate volunteers involved in home front activities. The memoranda are directed to local war councils and the State War Council. Those sent to the local organizations interpret regulations, delineate responsibilities, and set goals for future work. Those sent to the State War Council report on the OCM's progress and include financial and personnel information.
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
- Psychological evaluation tests and reference information
Series Number
- B0090
Summary
- This series consists of materials used in inmate psychological testing at the Albion State Training School. Testing materials include mazes; picture arrangement and completion; arithmetic and other problem-solving tests; blank test sheets; Rorschach plates; and information on and instructions for tests. Also included are minutes of a group therapy session and items such as guidebooks for new inmates; rules and duties for officers; and a file on in-service training courses.
Creator
- Albion State Training School (Albion, N.Y.)
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.