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Title

License application summary books

Series Number

A1420

Summary

The Motion Picture Division reviewed each film intended for screening in New York State and issued a license for its exhibition unless the film was judged "obscene, indecent, immoral, inhuman, sacrilegious or of such character that its exhibition would tend to corrupt morals or to incite crime." The volumes in this series contain information on films for which licenses were sought and the actions taken by the division on each film.

Creator

• New York (State). Motion Picture Division

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Schuyler County (N.Y.) county and town records

Series Number

A4558

Summary

Records microfilmed in this series originate from Schuyler County and from several towns within the county. Types of records include court records, census books, real property, highway, administrative and burial records, and Civil War enlistments. Real property records include indexes and volumes of transcribed deeds from Chemung, Steuben, and Tompkins Counties (the counties from which Schuyler County was formed in 1854).

Creator

• Schuyler (N.Y. : County)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Photograph album of Cuba

Series Number

A3237

Summary

This album includes photographs of the 12th Infantry Regiment from 1898-1899 largely over the course of its deployment to Cuba in 1899. Activities depicted include scenes of camp life (mess lines, working, relaxing, tents, pets, games, visitors), military life (inspections, marching, drilling), and people and places (buildings, fortifications, coastline, on board a ship).

Creator

• New York (State). National Guard. Infantry Regiment, Twelfth

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Conservation Commission recommendations to the Commissioners of the Land Office on land purchases for new state parks

Series Number

A1346

Summary

This series consists of resumes summarizing transactions, recommendations, and appraisals of lands for potential purchase for new state parks. Once approved, the State Comptroller could issue bonds or warrants for payment. Records include a memorandum outlining the procedure to acquire new state park land; information on location and ownership of land considered for purchase; purchase cost; description; estimated valuations; recommended purchase price; types of timber on the land; and a procedural statement on the valuation of forest lands and approval date.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Lists of clothing and personal items brought by or given to inmates at admission

Series Number

B1285

Summary

This series consists primarily of lists of inmate clothing and personal items recorded at the time of admission. Included is a brief description of clothing or personal items worn or carried in, issued to the inmate by the institution, or placed in storage for the inmate. The lists include the inmate's name, number, birth date and birthplace, marital status, religion, and race.

Creator

• Western Reformatory for Women

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

Transcription of receipt book of land grants from Gerrit Smith to African Americans and poor white people

Series Number

A1352

Summary

This is a transcription of the original receipt book listing land grants issued by Gerrit Smith in 1846, when he made a gift of 3,000 deeds to African Americans and poor white people. The book lists the following information relating to these grants: county name; township; tract; lot; quarter of lot; acres; and remarks (i.e. names of grantees). This volume was apparently retained by the Comptroller due to his involvement in land grants and land taxing in New York State.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office. Land Tax Bureau

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Association of Boards of Visitors of New York State Facilities for the Mentally Disabled "The Visitors" newsletters

Series Number

B2798

Summary

This series contains 13 volumes of "The Visitors" newsletter published by the Association of Boards of Visitors of New York State Facilities for the Mentally Disabled. This organization oversees the care provided by New York State operated facilities for people with mental health, behavioral health, and intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Creator

• Association of Boards of Visitors of New York State Facilities for the Mentally Disabled

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Assistant Commissioner's correspondence file

Series Number

A3223

Summary

This series contains correspondence and memoranda between the Assistant Commissioner for Secondary Education, secondary school principals, students, private citizens, and officials at the New York State Nautical School. The bulk of the records concern: qualifications for secondary school diplomas; qualifications for state college scholarships; requirements for academics to receive state financial aid; approval of secondary school curricula; syllabus development; inspections of secondary schools; and the movement to develop junior high schools.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Assistant Commissioner for Secondary Education

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Index to petitions and appeals to the Canal Board

Series Number

A1434

Summary

This index provides access to number documents in the first five years of series A1140, Petitions and Appeals to the Canal Board. The index contains entries by name, place, or subjects; date of document; filing number of document; and a brief statement of the purpose or subject of the document.

Creator

• New York (State). Canal Board

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Corning-Painted Post City School District records

Series Number

A4564

Summary

Records microfilmed include tax assessment rolls (1972-1992), minutes of the board of education (1991-1992), staff directories and salary agreements (1954-1992), and real property acquisition files (deeds, title searches, maps, etc., 1865-1992).

Creator

• Corning-Painted Post City School District (N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Assembly introductory books

Series Number

L0053

Summary

This series contains a record of the introduction and subsequent progress of every bill introduced in the Assembly during legislative session from introduction to when it was delivered to the Governor and its final disposition. In addition to tracking its progress each bill includes: by whom and when introduced; Senate reprint number of Assembly bill, title; first , second and third readings; when sent and returned from Senate; when delivered to Governor; chapter number; and remarks.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Clerk of the Assembly

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of Marketing Director's subject and project files

Series Number

A0702

Summary

These files from the director's office relate principally to promotion and distribution of agricultural products. They include a variety of material within a wide range of subjects, such as ACF Center Flow Conditionaire, eggs, flowers, potatoes, seed, and U.S.D.A. Home and Food Fair.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Agriculture and Markets. Division of Marketing

Access Restrictions

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

Title

School Commissioners' reports of teaching certificates issued

Series Number

A4202

Summary

This series contains examination results for successful candidates for first, second, and third grade teacher's certificates, and a record of vocal music certificates issued. First, second, and third grade certificate reports include the date and place of examination; candidate's name; certificate number; and scores in examination subjects such as arithmetic, geography, penmanship, current topics, and history. Vocal music certificates include name; address; age; years of teaching experience; and certificate number.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Public Instruction. Bureau of Examinations

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Files relating to the New York State Council on Rural Education

Series Number

A4216

Summary

These files which relate to the Council on Rural Education (CORE) contain correspondence with member organizations concerning programs and legislation promoted by CORE; minutes of meetings of CORE and its executive board; and annual treasurer's reports. They provide information on studies and publications of CORE, the development of legislation affecting rural education, and the general administration of CORE.

Creator

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

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Cash and earned income statement submitted by Corporation Tax Bureau

Series Number

A1408

Summary

This series consists of monthly statements bound in a post binder. Each statement lists cash, accruals, and distribution.

Creator

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

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District tax assessment rolls

Series Number

A4570

Creator

• Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District (N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Index to delayed birth certificates

Series Number

B2029

Summary

This series indexes 1,048 birth certificates filed for births that occurred prior to the implementation of statewide registrations of births on January 1, 1881. Delayed certificates were issued for births ranging in date from 1881 back to 1823, but almost all of them document births during the 1870s. Delayed certificates were filed as early as 1900, but most were issued in the late 1930s and early 1940s so that individuals could receive benefits under the Social Security Act of 1935.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Health. Vital Records Section

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Circular regarding court martial records

Series Number

A0925

Summary

This series includes a one page circular in which the Comptroller requests uniformity in the accounts and returns of courts martial. It also contains general regulations for recording and submitting such information.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Images of Chenango Canal survey maps

Series Number

B1520

Summary

This series consists of color slides of survey maps of the Chenango Canal. Series A0848, Canal System Survey Maps, includes the original maps for the Chenango Canal from which these slides were made.

Creator

• Chenango (Town : N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Regents College Scholarship information cards

Series Number

03612

Summary

This series consists of 3" x 5" cards used to administer Regents College Scholarships. These cards provide the following information about each state scholar: name; address; college; scholarship number and series (year); and date of issuance.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of Examinations and Testing

Access Restrictions

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