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Displaying 6074 Finding Aids
Title
- Census of electors
Series Number
- A1836
Summary
- This series consists of fragmentary burned schedules of the Census of Electors taken in 1814. The schedules give the name of the head of the family, the number of electors in various property classes (see descriptions of Census of Electors, 1801), the number of free white males and females under age 18, age 18 - 45, and over 45, and the number of free blacks and slaves.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- Series suffered significant burn damage in the 1911 New York State Capitol fire. Use only under supervision of an archivist.
Title
- State Engineer and Surveyor contract proposals for the enlargement of the Erie and Champlain Canals
Series Number
- B0355
Summary
- Chapter 329 of the Laws of 1854 appropriated $2,250,000 in state funds to provide for the enlargement of the Erie, Oswego, Cayuga, and Seneca Canals; the completion of the Black River and Genesee Valley Canals; and the enlargement of the locks of the Champlain Canal. This series consists of one volume of abstracts of contract proposals pertaining to the enlargement of the Erie Canal and one volume pertaining to the enlargement of the locks of the Champlain Canal.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Index to Comptroller's reports to the legislature
Series Number
- A1188
Summary
- This series consists of an alphabetical name and subject index to reports submitted by the Comptroller to the Legislature. Each entry includes subject of report, year, and report number. The original reports are found in series A0979, Comptroller's reports to the legislature.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Budget Request Files
Series Number
- B2542
Summary
- This series consists of the Canal Corporation's final budget requests submitted to the State Division of the Budget. Communications between the corporation, the Division of the Budget, and the State Legislature regarding budget negotiations and subsequent review of budget requests are also included.
Creator
- New York State Canal Corporation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Minutes and meeting files
Series Number
- 20175_12A
Summary
- This series consists of meeting minutes of the State Board for Optometry. Minutes discuss such issues as examination dates and procedures, cases being investigated by the board against practicing optometrists, petitions to take the licensing examination or to obtain a license in optometry, relationship of the New York State Board for Optometry to the national board, pertinent issues and legislation affecting the field, and reports of committees of the board.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. State Board for Optometry
Access Restrictions
- Disciplinary cases are restricted to protect personal privacy. Access may be permitted under certain conditions upon application and approval by the State Archives.
Title
- New York State Assistant Counsel to the Governor Subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- B2556
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence and subject files relating to mental health policy, clemency, the care of people with mental disabilities, the Willowbrook State School investigation, the reorganization of the Department of Mental Hygiene, the Rockland Psychiatric Center investigation, mental health and criminal justice legislation, and a state prison task force. Records include outgoing and some incoming correspondence, reports, draft memorandums, studies, notes and background materials.
Creator
- New York (State). Assistant Counsel to the Governor
Access Restrictions
- Records may contain restricted material. Consult with archivist before use.
Title
- Background research and correspondence files
Series Number
- 16006
Summary
- This series consists of the research and correspondence files of New York University Senior Research Scientist Dr. Joseph P. Viteritti, who served as Executive Director of Temporary State Commission on Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Compensation. The commission was created in 1987 and charged with evaluating compensation levels of the state's high-ranking public officials and recommending adjustments to rectify disparities and account for inflation. Records include statistical comparison studies, reports from other states and the federal government, and transcripts and testimony from public hearings.
Creator
- New York State Temporary Commission on Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Compensation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Commissioner's meetings and engagements
Series Number
- 19335
Summary
- This series documents meetings and engagements of Commissioners James W. Wetzler (1988-1994) and Michael H. Urbach (1995-1999), including whom they met, dates, times, and subjects. The records also include occasional attachments concerning the meetings.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Taxation and Finance. Commissioner's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Abstracts of expenditures for the Barge Canal
Series Number
- B0341
Summary
- This series consists of typewritten abstracts of expenditures made by the Superintendent of Public Works for the Western Division Engineer's Office. The abstracts outline expenditures for repairs, maintenance, and supervision of the New York State Canal System.
Creator
- New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Photographic views of railroad tracks in Port Byron, N.Y.
Series Number
- B1739
Summary
- These 9.5 x 25 inch panoramic photographs depicting the New York Central Railroad tracks in Port Byron, N.Y. in 1909 were used by Department of Public Service for an unknown purpose.
Creator
- New York (State). Public Service Commission
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Institution for the Blind daybooks
Series Number
- B0427
Summary
- This series contains daily financial transactions for provisions, supplies, equipment, and purchase or repair expenditures incurred during the course of the Institute for the Blind's operations and activities. Transactions are listed for equipment and supplies relating to farming, broom making, beadwork, and carpentry; library and school books; musical instruments; school room furnishings; bedding and other household items; fuel; clothing; and groceries.
Creator
- New York State Institution for the Blind
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Reports on petitions for bounty lands for Revolutionary War service
Series Number
- A1822
Summary
- Revolutionary War soldiers and individuals who provided material support during the war were eligible to receive bounty lands from the state. Assembly ad hoc and later standing committees reviewed petitions for bounty lands and made recommendations upon which the Assembly acted. The reports in this series contain committee recommendations regarding such petitions and Assembly resolutions approving recommended action.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
Access Restrictions
- This series suffered minor burn damage in the 1911 New York State Capitol fire. Microfilm copy of series should be consulted initially and original records used under supervision if necessary.
Title
- State Circuit Court (1st Circuit) engrossed minute books
Series Number
- JN518
Summary
- The engrossed minute books contain the minutes, in fine handwriting, of civil trials and other proceedings in regular terms of the Circuit Court and in additional "sittings" in the city and county of New York. All actions were commenced in the Supreme Court of Judicature and an issue roll was sent to the Circuit Court if a trial was required. Trial minutes include the names of plaintiff and defendant, attorneys, jurors, and witnesses, and may list documents introduced as evidence. The minutes state the amount of money judgment awarded by jury verdict after trial, or by jury inquisition if the defendant defaulted. The minute books also contain entries of motions and orders, fines against non-appearing jurors, and naturalizations of aliens.
Creator
- New York (State). Circuit Court (1st Circuit)
Access Restrictions
- Use and reproduction of fragile documents may be restricted.
Title
- Senator Liz Krueger archived websites
Series Number
- B2230
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of Senator Liz Krueger.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (2002- : Liz Krueger)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Grantee and location indexes to land under water grants, leases, easements, licenses, and permits
Series Number
- A4696
Summary
- Series 12943, Letters Patent; Series A0464, Original Deeds and Title Papers; and Series 12945, Miscellaneous Deeds and Title Papers are partially indexed by this series. The series indexes additional records that are held by the Office of General Services.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Access Restrictions
- Microfilm is not available for duplication or inter-library loan.
Title
- Syracuse Developmental Center audiovisual history files
Series Number
- B1639
Summary
- These files include photographs, slides, audio and videotapes, brochures, and scrapbooks that depict operations at Syracuse Developmental Center and its predecessor, the Syracuse State School. Included are images of Special Olympics; celebrations and achievements of patients and employees; educational health programs produced by staff for the public; and promotional and fundraising materials. Efforts to improve services for the developmentally disabled at Syracuse Developmental Center are documented, as well.
Creator
- Syracuse Developmental Center
Access Restrictions
- Access is restricted in part 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 for People with Developmental Disabilities.
- Subseries 9, Motion Picture Films of SDC Events and Residents, is restricted due to fragility, pending reformatting.
Title
- Hudson River State Hospital photographic images
Series Number
- B2330
Summary
- This series consists of black and white negatives, glass plate negatives, and glass lantern slides that depict Hudson River State Hospital facilities, patients, staff, and hospital activities.
Creator
- Hudson River State Hospital (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Photographs depicting identifiable patients are 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
- Files related to Revolutionary War claims and other subjects
Series Number
- A4682
Summary
- This series consists of documents created or collected by the New York State Assembly prior to 1830 and transferred to the office of the secretary of state for preservation. The bulk consists of Revolutionary war soldiers claims for services rendered, supplies furnished, or damages incurred. Other topics include: public grievances; mechanical inventions; chambers of commerce; canal construction (including the 1816 for the creation of the Erie Canal); and compensation and transfer of property.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in part due to severe burn damage. Use with assistance of archivist.
Title
- Motion picture film, "The Challenge to Our Catskills"
Series Number
- B2456
Summary
- "The Challenge to Our Catskills" was a half hour documentary film highlighting the major areas of the Catskill region and exploring the challenges of uncontrolled growth and changing patterns of land use. The film was produced by the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development, with a supporting grant from the Temporary State Commission to Study the Catskills, which used it as a supplement to its final report.
Creator
- New York State Temporary State Commission to Study the Catskills
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Card index to the Walters Act administrative files
Series Number
- B0241
Summary
- These 3 x 5 cards arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent or subject serve as an index to series B0236, Walters Act Administrative Files. The Walters Act was intended to alleviate the heavy financial losses faced by canal contractors due to the economic uncertainty created by America's entry into World War I.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.