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Title

Deputy Secretary to the Governor subject files concerning state financial aid for education

Series Number

B1220

Summary

In 1969, Governor Nelson Rockefeller and the Board of Regents created the New York State Commission on the Quality, Cost, and Financing of Elementary and Secondary Education. School financing recommendations made by the commission, which would have increased school taxes in upstate districts and reduced school expenditures in a significant number of downstate suburban districts, were never implemented. These files were generated by staff of the governor's office in the course of researching and making recommendations regarding state aid for education.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor. Deputy Secretary to the Governor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Annual financial reports of urban renewal agencies

Series Number

13315

Summary

The series consists of annual financial reports of urban renewal agencies generated pursuant to the General Municipal Law requiring that within sixty days after the close of the fiscal year, an agency submit an annual report of its financial condition to the state comptroller. Each report contains a statement of the financial transactions of the agency and lists its assets; liabilities, reserves and capital; receipts; and disbursements. Some of the reports contain letters of transmittal, printed brochures, and other memorandums.

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

Expenditure ledger

Series Number

B1234

Summary

This series documents Auburn Prison expenditures. Categories include salaries of prison officers, rations, firewood, clothing and bedding, hospital, discharge and transportation of convicts, and repairs. For each expenditure the ledger lists the date of entry, name of individual or company receiving payment, description of goods or services purchased, and amount paid. Also included is a recapitulation of monthly receipts and expenditures.

Creator

• Auburn Prison

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Walsh-Corbetta project manager's subject files

Series Number

15764

Summary

This series consists of "central files" compiled by the Walsh-Corbetta Joint Venture during its management of construction of the South Mall main platform superstructure, health department laboratories, and meeting center. The series contains files on subcontractors engaged by Walsh-Corbetta, as well as "Miscellaneous Files" documenting numerous aspects of project management.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of General Services

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Thanksgiving Day proclamations by the Governor

Series Number

A3286

Summary

This series consists of printed gubernatorial proclamations designating a specific Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. A few bear the actual signature of the governor and the secretary to the governor, but most contain only printed names.

Access Restrictions

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

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Human Rights Appeal Board case files

Series Number

15002

Summary

This series consists of files of cases appealed to the State Human Rights Appeal Board. A typical file contains the complainant's appeal, notice of appeal to respondent, notice of hearing, briefs, supporting depositions, copies of documents from original case folder, decision and order, board transmittal sheet, opinions, correspondence and memorandums, and staff work sheet. Some files also include documents from subsequent appeals to the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division.

Creator

• New York State Human Rights Appeal Board

Access Restrictions

Restricted in part. Disclosable documents from original case folder include the initial complaint and the final determination. Other documents will be disclosed as permitted by the New York State Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law Art. 6).

Title

Memoranda on records storage

Series Number

B1552

Summary

This series consists of memoranda from staff of the New York State Library to Hugh M. Flick, and subsequently to State Education Commissioner Ewald B. Nyquist, reporting on transfer of department records to/from offsite storage. The memoranda include information on the transfer of the records as well as several summary lists of files and record series included in the group. They were based on a 1969 survey of offsite records conducted by State Library staff.

Creator

• New York State Library

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Accounts of bank note impressions

Series Number

A0957

Summary

This series from the Comptroller's Office consists of accounts of bank note impressions. Each account lists name of bank, number of impressions, and denominations in the vault of the Banking Department on morning of a given date.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Poughkeepsie City School District Business Department tax assessment rolls and board of education minutes and hearing proceedings

Series Number

A4476

Creator

• Poughkeepsie City School District (N.Y.). Business Department

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Investigation files

Series Number

L0141

Summary

These records were produced or gathered during a two-year investigation of the Public Service Commission. Most records relate to the "Thompson Commission's" regulation of transportation companies rather than utility companies. The majority pertain to issues involved in constructing the New York City rapid transit system including its design, financing, letting contracts, supervising building, and auditing companies involved in projects. Other records focus on methods of issuing stock and providing security for shareholders in financing large-scale public projects.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee Appointed to Investigate the Public Service Commissions

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Department of Public Service environmental report site plans and maps of a proposed power station at Cayuga

Series Number

A3319

Summary

This series consists of site plans of a proposed power station at Cayuga. Records include plans, maps, and overlays. Site plans include locations; elevations; cross sections; railroad access; coal car storage areas; transmission line arrangements; and existing and supplemental structures. Maps and plot plans show bedrock and surface geology; seismic survey lines; soil content; existing site contours and vegetation; proposed facilities and alternate site locations; and construction facilities. Also included is an aerial photograph of the Cayuga site.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Public Service

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Organizational letters and releases presenting issues and guidelines

Series Number

A4310

Summary

This series contains letters and other enclosures sent out by the New York State Council of Defense that reflect those issues that Governor Herbert H. Lehman or Lieutenant Governor Charles Poletti, the State Defense Coordinator, emphasized to the members of the State Council and local defense councils. The State Council was established by Governor Herbert H. Lehman to prepare the State for war. Issues presented include: social issues; civil defense; organization; and conservation.

Creator

• New York State War Council

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Index to contracts for Erie Canal Improvements

Series Number

A1268

Summary

This series consists of an index cross referencing number of canal section and letter and number of contract, arranged by division of canal and name of canal Commissioner; and a list of miscellaneous contracts with the name of Canal Commissioner, letter and number of contract, and location (section, lock).

Creator

• New York (State). Canal Commissioners

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Commission on Government Integrity investigation project files

Series Number

15823

Summary

This series documents the Commission on Government Integrity's investigation into violations of ethical or legal standards of conduct by public officials and employees. Particularly well documented are investigations of judicial selection, government procurement and contracting, and improper practices of New York City officials and employees.

Creator

• New York (State). Commission on Government Integrity

Access Restrictions

All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.

Private hearing materials: Restricted; Executive Law, Section 63.8.

Investigation background reports on individuals: Restricted; Personal Privacy Protection Law, Section 96.1.c and personal privacy exemption of Freedom of Information Law, Section 87.2.b.

Tax returns: Restricted: Closed permanently; exempted from public disclosure by specific statutes, therefore deniable under Freedom of Information Law, Section 87.2.a.

Title

New York Colony Council original draft minutes

Series Number

A0176

Summary

This series consists of a draft version of a small amount of minutes of the legislative and executive sessions of the Council of the Colony of New York. The Council shared executive and legislative powers with the governor. Minutes include laws, orders, and resolutions concerning establishment and organization of courts; granting and settlement of land; regulation and construction of buildings, streets, and wharves; trade and commerce, including restrictions on exports; trade and relations with Indians; and levying of taxes.

Creator

• New York (Colony). Council

Access Restrictions

Restricted due to burn damage.

Title

Agendas and minutes

Series Number

A4304

Summary

This series contains agendas and minutes from meetings held as part of the War Council's effort to coordinate statewide home front activities, and to organize the state in a time of crisis. Chaired by the Governor, and consisting of prominent business, community, and legislative leaders, the council met once or twice a month at the Executive Mansion in Albany to discuss issues relating to new and existing programs, and the organization of the State War Council and local War Councils.

Creator

• New York State War Council

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Library War Bond Campaign files

Series Number

A2013

Summary

This series consists of correspondence files of and reports received by Dr. Tolman, Director of the Division of Adult Education and Library Extension, relating to his service as State Library Campaign Chairman of the Library War Bond Campaign. The Campaign was an effort to involve local libraries in the Sixth and Seventh War Bond Drives during World War II. These records provide information on the administration of the Campaign and reports of bonds sold in New York State.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Division of Adult Education and Library Extension

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Constitutional Convention, 1967 roll call votes

Series Number

L0155

Creator

• New York (State). Constitutional Convention, 1967

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Schodack records

Series Number

A4462

Summary

Microfilmed records include real property tax assessment rolls (1870-1968) listing property owners in the Town of Schodack; town meeting minutes documenting proceedings, decisions, and other information; and building permits containing all pertinent information regarding applications and procedures.

Creator

• Schodack (N.Y. : Town)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Contractors files

Series Number

A4274

Summary

This series contains contractors' files for the Mutual Aid Plan for Highway Repair and Debris Clearance. The files provide: name of contractor, name of the person in charge, address, business telephone, and location of equipment or storage. The files also provide lists of contractors' equipment, from air compressors to welding equipment.

Creator

• New York State War Council. Highway Repair and Debris Clearance Committee

Access Restrictions

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