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Displaying 6074 Finding Aids
Title
- Governor's Office of Storm Recovery archived websites
Series Number
- B2517
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible websites of the Governor's Office of Storm Recovery.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Reports of decisions of the Public Service Commission
Series Number
- B0300
Summary
- This series consists of reports of decisions issued by the Public Service Commission. The reports contain transcripts of opinions and decisions issued by the two district commissions on transportation regulatory hearings held by them. The hearings deal with issues such as rights of companies to construct extensions, transportation rates, accidents, filing of reports, passenger accommodations and safety, elimination of grade crossings, applications to issue stock, alterations of train schedules, and extensions of companies' zones of service.
Creator
- New York (State). Public Service Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Financial accounts exhibits and other unrelated legal documents
Series Number
- J4000
Summary
- The series consists of financial accounts which were used as exhibits in Chancery court cases, along with a variety of other unrelated, unsorted documents which are estrayed from unidentified court records.
Creator
- New York (State). Court of Chancery
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Miscellaneous National Guard papers and photographs
Series Number
- B1778
Summary
- These papers and photographs relate to National Guard service in New York State and Second Service Command Tactical School held in Hackettstown, N.J. from 1942 to 1944. Materials include photographs and lists of attendees, school agendas, menus, and correspondence.
Creator
- New York State Museum
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Education Department Office of the Commissioner outgoing correspondence
Series Number
- B0466
Summary
- This series consists of outgoing letters and memoranda from Commissioners Allen and Nyquist, as well as from other NYSED staff. Correspondents include state legislators, district superintendents and other school district personnel, school principals, teachers, and citizens. Commissioner Nyquist's letters include letters referred by the Governors Office to the Commissioner for response. These letters generally request information on NYSED programs and policies, or to protest NYSED or local school programs and policies.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Office of the Commissioner
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Records of Supreme Court judgments against defendants in actions to vacate letters patent or articles of incorporation
Series Number
- A1863
Summary
- This series consists of documents constituting the whole proceedings for a case seeking repeal of a letters patent or dissolution of articles of incorporation. Information includes the cases' history, the defendant's defense, statements of facts, actions taken by, and the final judgment of the court. Documents include summonses; plaintiff's complaint; the defendant's answer; court orders; affidavits; and judgment. Each record contains the name of the case, name and location of the court, presiding judge and filing date.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Senator Catharine Young archived websites
Series Number
- B2271
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the official website of Senator Catharine Young.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (2005-2019 : Catharine Young)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Senator Antoine M. Thompson archived website
Series Number
- B2265
Summary
- This series consists of an archival copy of the official website of Senator Antoine M. Thompson.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (2007-2010 : Antoine M. Thompson)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- School district centralization and reorganization files
Series Number
- B0472
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, petitions, applications, maps, reports, and other documents maintained by the Bureau of Rural Administrative Services (later the Bureau of School District Organization) related to centralization of school districts. The series contains files on completed centralizations as well as proposed centralization plans that were rejected by the Commissioner of Education or by school district voters. The records document hiring teachers, constructing schools, establishing new bus routes, and determining the ratio of state funding.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of School District Organization
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New Netherland Council writs of appeal
Series Number
- A1877
Summary
- This series consists of writs of appeal, in Dutch, from judgments made by the courts of New Amsterdam, Oostdurp (Westchester), Heemsteede, New Amstel, Wiltwyck (in the Esopus), Flushing (on Long Island), and Fort Orange. Writs of appeal were granted by the Council of the Colony of New York in response to petitions, usually submitted by one party in a civil action. The records in this series also include summonses and writs of mandamus.
Creator
- New Netherland. Council
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Subject files
Series Number
- B0314
Summary
- This series consists of subject files of the Assistant Commissioner for District Organization and District Superintendents. The records include correspondence, reports, memoranda meeting minutes, and addresses relating to the various educational and legislative committees, councils, and commissions on which the Assistant Commissioner and District Superintentant served or in which they held an interest.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Assistant Commissioner for District Organization and District Superintendents
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Medicaid policy and practices files
Series Number
- B2503
Summary
- These files were used by the Department of Social Services' Bureau of Eligibility and Systems to maintain documentation and background information about Medicaid policies and procedures in New York State. The files contain administrative memoranda that establish official policy, supporting documentation for all policy decisions on operation of the Medicaid program in New York State, and materials relating to the development of federal medical assistance policies and regulations.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Social Services
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Westfield State Farm Reformatory Division inmate record cards
Series Number
- B1022
Summary
- This series consists of record cards relating to women received at the Westfield State Farm and its predecessor, the New York State Reformatory for Women. Information includes inmate background (color, education, occupation, previous arrests, family, and marital status); crime; psychological testing results; psychological or psychiatric classification information; family medical history; physical data; tests for sexually transmitted diseases; names of cottage assignments at the reformatory; and date of release or transfer.
Creator
- Westfield State Farm. Reformatory Division
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
- Printed copies of regulations issued
Series Number
- A3090
Summary
- The Director of the Office of Civilian Protection was empowered to issue necessary regulations to enforce rules adopted by the War Council. This series contains printed copies of regulations issued. The regulations list procedures and rules to be followed, duration period, and effective date. They deal primarily with conditions during air raid drills and blackouts.
Creator
- New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Protection. Director
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Monthly register of communicable diseases
Series Number
- B1744
Summary
- This series consists of reports of new cases of communicable diseases in patients and employees of the Middletown State Hospital. The number of males, females, and the total number affected are noted. Some reports note cancer, malignant tumors, and habitual users of narcotic drugs. On the reverse side of the data collection sheets affected patients and staff are noted by name according to disease.
Creator
- Middletown State Hospital (N.Y.)
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
- New York State Governor extradition requisition and mandate registers and blotters
Series Number
- A0599
Summary
- This series documents the governor's responsibilities as chief executive officer of the state relating to extradition of persons to or from New York State. "Requisitions" were requests by the governor to governors of other states for extradition of persons present in those states to New York. "Mandates" were requests from governors of other states to the governor of New York for extradition of persons present in New York to those states. The governor exercised final approval over these mandates.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Board of Equalization and Assessment county equalization rate appeal files
Series Number
- 15214
Summary
- This series consists of records relating to appeals of county equalization rates set by the State Board of Equalization and Assessment.
Creator
- New York (State). State Board of Equalization and Assessment
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital female patient weight books
Series Number
- B1750
Summary
- This series consists of monthly tabular notations documenting, in pounds, female patients' weight. Other information, such as if the patient was ill, resistant, or paroled, is occasionally noted. Information relates to patients in Ashley Hall.
Creator
- Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital (N.Y.)
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
- Municipal Assistance Corporation for the City of New York subject files
Series Number
- B1988
Summary
- This series documents actions of the Municipal Assistance Corporation. Included are records associated with the Four-Year Financing Plan for the City of New York (FY 1979-FY 1982) and the preceding Moratorium years.
Creator
- Municipal Assistance Corporation for the City of New York
Title
- Correspondence with local war councils and volunteer agencies
Series Number
- A3084
Summary
- This series contains Office of Civilian Mobilization (OCM) correspondence relating to the organization and coordination of community services by local war councils and volunteer agencies. The OCM also encouraged local agencies supported recreation activities to the prevent juvenile delinquency and maintaining morale; recruited women to work in defense industries and agriculture; promoted child care for those who needed the service; and encouraged pre-induction activities to help young men make the transition from civilian to soldier.
Creator
- New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.