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Title

Judith S. Kaye speeches and articles

Series Number

B2593

Summary

This series contains speeches and articles by Judith S. Kaye during her time as an associate judge and later Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals. It also contains speeches and articles from after her retirement.

Creator

• Kaye, Judith S., 1938-2016

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

Title

Correspondence, drafts, and printed material related to commission investigation of fire hazards in stores

Series Number

A3028

Summary

This series documents the Factory Investigating Commission's preparation of proposals and reports on fire hazards in stores. Included are letters, memoranda, lists of persons attending a hearing on the fire hazard, lists of stores inspected and store representatives seen, printed floor plans, reports, general specifications for factory fire alarms, and a an outline of part of the "Maintenance" section for a report on fire hazards, safety devices, and exits in store restaurants, kitchens, factories, and workrooms.

Creator

• New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission

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

Title

Assemblyman Abbot Low Moffat files

Series Number

L0270

Summary

This series contains files created and maintained by Abbot L. Moffat during his tenure as a member of the New York State Assembly. Included are booklets, newspaper articles, publications, and other assorted documentation that reflect his interest in the budget and taxation. Also included are Republican Party campaign literature and materials related to Moffat's involvement with the New York State War Council.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1929-1943 : Abbot Low Moffat)

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

Title

Orchard Park town board minutes

Series Number

A4747

Creator

• Orchard Park (N.Y.:Town)

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

Title

Penal Code correspondence

Series Number

B1924

Summary

This series consists of incoming correspondence from judges and justices from across New York State responding to letters of concern from William Rice, private secretary to Governor David B. Hill in 1886. Rice's letters state that the judge had not given due consideration to section 697 of the amended chapter 68 of the Penal Code in 1886. This change would prevent the discharge of convicts during the colder seasons of the year as a way to cut down on crime.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor (1885-1892 : Hill)

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

Title

Resolutions and declarations of trust

Series Number

B1930

Summary

This series consists of copies of resolutions and declarations of trust from the Secretary of State to the Deputy Comptroller. These documents created or amended trusts with banks throughout the state. Most pertain to banks with large trust companies such as The Buffalo Foundation and the New York Community Trust.

Creator

• New York (Colony). Governor (1664-1668 : Nicolls)

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

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Auburn meeting minutes

Series Number

A4753

Summary

This series consists of microfilmed copies of board of trustee minutes for the Village of Auburn (1815-1848); common council minutes for the City of Auburn (1848-1884); and minutes for the Town of Auburn (1823-1905).

Creator

• Auburn (N.Y. : City)

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

Title

Joint Legislative Committee on Professional Boxing public hearing transcript

Series Number

L0264

Summary

This series consists of transcripts of a hearing conducted by the Joint Legislative Committee on Professional Boxing on February 4-5, 1963. The committee had proposed a bill that would, in effect, have outlawed professional boxing in New York State. The stated intent of the hearings was to help the committee decide whether or not the bill or a more refined bill would be submitted to the Legislature or whether the abolition of boxing would be recommended.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature

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

Title

Survey maps of village corporation boundary lines

Series Number

A4035

Summary

These 48 blueprint maps were produced in compliance with the legal requirement for villages applying for incorporation to have a survey and survey map of the village made. The maps show name of village; name of county; date surveyed; name of surveyor; village corporation boundary lines and measurements; streets and street names; railroads; waterways; names of landholders; and sometimes, the survey description.

Creator

• New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

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

Title

Direction and supervision of program records

Series Number

11960

Summary

This series documents long range plans and establishment of policy for department programs. Records include budgets, reports, correspondence, memoranda, and long-term plans. These records help to establish activities of direction, control, and supervision of programs. Excluded are records that provide identifiable information pertaining to clients.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities

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

Title

Freedom Trail Commission records

Series Number

B2587

Summary

The series includes Freedom Trail Commission administrative and operational records, as well as publications and public materials related to the commission.

Creator

• New York (State). Freedom Trail Commission

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

Title

Survey records and estimates for proposed Chemung Canal reconstruction

Series Number

B0390

Summary

This series consists of maps, profiles, plans, survey documents, diagrams, estimates, the final report on the proposed improvement of the Chemung Canal. Also included are daily journals of Resident Engineer Louis A. Burns who was in charge of the project and prepared the final report. Also included are maps of Montour Falls and surrounding communities; plans and profiles of the proposed feeder, the proposed new channel; and diagrams of water levels and channel depth.

Creator

• New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

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

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New York State Executive Department Division of Probation selected pre-sentencing investigation case files (New York City)

Series Number

B1065

Summary

This series consists of case files relating to pre-sentence investigations of felonies in New York, Kings, Queens, and Bronx counties. Files typically contain a pre-sentence report; Identification and Information System Report; grand jury indictment; pre-sentence report work sheet; a U.S. Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs "case report"; order for pre-sentence investigation and report; signed defendant's release of personal data; and physician's addiction status certificate. Correspondence and newspaper clippings may be included. Records are restricted pursuant to Criminal Procedures Law.

Creator

• New York (State). Executive Department. Division of Probation

Access Restrictions

Restricted permanently pursuant to Criminal Procedures Law, Section 390.50.

Title

New York State Governor W. Averell Harriman pre-gubernatorial files

Series Number

B2342

Summary

This series documents W. Averell Harriman's business and political endeavors between 1950 and 1954 leading up to his candidacy for governor of New York State. Records include articles, speeches, correspondence, reports, and campaign material.

Creator

• Harriman, W. Averell (William Averell), 1891-1986

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

Title

New York Racing Association archived websites

Series Number

B2356

Summary

This series consists of copies of the publicly accessible websites of the New York Racing Association (NYRA) that were produced after the NYRA Reorganization Board, a state government body, assumed control of the state's horse racing franchise.

Creator

• New York Racing Association

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

Title

New York State Public Service Commission minutes of proceedings

Series Number

19535

Summary

This series consists of bound volumes of minutes documenting the Public Service Commission's review and approval of matters falling within its jurisdiction. This includes determining reasonable rates to be charged to consumers by the related utilities; supervising utility operations to ensure safe and adequate service; supervising the financing of utilities; certifying public need and environmental suitability of routes, construction, and utility operating plans; and promoting long-range planning by utilities.

Creator

• New York (State). Public Service Commission

Access Restrictions

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

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U.S. Loan mortgage foreclosure records

Series Number

A0482

Summary

This series consists of a single volume entitled, "Lands Bought in for the State on the Foreclosure of Mortgages" [Commissioners for Loaning Certain Monies of the U.S.]. The volume contains #283-#786 of mortgages foreclosed. Each record includes the mortgagee's name, lots affected, a brief description, county, amount, foreclosure date, resale, and amount.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of State

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

Title

Geographical index to land survey field books

Series Number

B1887

Summary

The index, which was compiled and maintained by the Surveyor General's Office, provides the name of county, town, tracts, patents, and purchases. State Archives Series A4019, Land survey field books, is indexed by these records.

Creator

• New York (State). Surveyor General

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

Title

Division Director's and Assistant Director's files

Series Number

B0541

Summary

This series consists of selected records transferred from the Municipal Services Division's Director and Assistant Director's files to the Department's archives. Records include subject and correspondence files relating to local civil service matters such as the establishment of new titles and rules; annual reports; and files relating to special committees and commissions concerning local civil service matters. Also included is information on Division operations and their effect on local civil service agencies and practices.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Civil Service. Municipal Services Division

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

Title

Correspondence files

Series Number

B0227

Summary

This series, arranged chronologically, documents the Special Deputy State Engineer's role in the early construction of the Barge Canal. The files consist of correspondence, magazine articles; diagrams, sketches, drawings, and blueprints; costs and "shop bills" of construction materials from private firms. Specific topics include construction methods and materials used; structural test results; damage claims; disposition of surplus water and excavation waste; proposed locations of the Barge Canal; water elevation, costs of electrical power, and contract violations.

Creator

• New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Office of Special Deputy State Engineer

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