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Title

Adirondack Park Agency press releases

Series Number

B1877

Summary

This series consists of press releases predominantly issued by the Adirondack Park Agency's public relations officer and by the Adirondack Park Visitor Interpretive Centers (VIC). The majority of the press releases focus on business conducted by the agency at its monthly meetings and announcements of events such as the completion of environmental studies and the hiring of staff. The press releases contain announcements of the centers' groundbreaking and dedication ceremonies, upcoming public programs, VIC fact sheets, and requests for volunteers.

Creator

• Adirondack Park Agency (N.Y.). Public Relations Officer

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Registers of officers elected or appointed to state offices and boards

Series Number

A0472

Summary

These registers were used to record names of individuals elected or appointed to a wide variety of state offices and boards. Positions documented range from statewide elective offices such as governor, comptroller, and attorney general to appointive offices such as adjutant general, superintendent of public instruction, and canal commissioner.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of State

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Valley Stream Union Free School District No. 13 board of education meeting minutes

Series Number

A4614

Creator

• Valley Stream Union Free School District No. 13 (N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Adirondack Park Agency jurisdictional determination files

Series Number

18803

Summary

This series documents the Jurisdictional Inquiry Unit's handling of inquiries relating to APA jurisdiction over land use and development in the Adirondack Park. Inquiries pertain to APA project review and permits; retail construction and development; the installation of sewage disposal systems and fuel storage tanks; alterations to shorelines for recreational purposes; and the sale of property. Each file contains a summary sheet indicating extent or lack of APA jurisdiction; land records, permit applications, agency orders, architectural plans, contracts, and maps.

Creator

• Adirondack Park Agency (N.Y.). Legal Division. Jurisdictional Inquiry Unit

Access Restrictions

Microfilm rolls in the following accretions are master camera negative copies, with no use copies presently available: 18803-05, 18803-05A, 18803-05B, 18803-05C, 18803-06, 18803-07, 18803-08, 18803-09, 18803-12, 18803-12A.

Title

Statistical reports of the Classification Clinic

Series Number

B1687

Summary

This series consists of statistical reports documenting activities of the Clinton Prison Classification Clinic. Reports give the numbers of: classified inmates, unclassified inmates, inmates interviewed for purposes other than classification or parole, inmates interviewed by psychiatrist for preparation for parole, inmates under observation, inmates transferred to state hospital on account of insanity, inmates placed in observation during month on account of peculiar conduct, inmates transferred to Napanoch and to Albion, and of reports done for parole, clemency, and selective service.

Creator

• Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)

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

Thomas Indian School Superintendent's daily diaries

Series Number

B0599

Summary

These diaries provide a summary record of activities of staff and students at the Thomas Indian School. Brief daily entries typically mention weather conditions; farm work in progress; maintenance and repair work in progress; entertainment provided to children; team sporting events; incidents pertaining to specific children; religious activities; correspondence sent by superintendent; and trips by superintendent and staff. Diaries are institutional in nature and therefore do not contain superintendents' personal opinions or observations regarding non-work related events.

Creator

• Thomas Indian School

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Indexes to Chaplains' registers of inmate case histories and parole agents' registers of occupation and conduct of paroled inmates

Series Number

A3153

Summary

The Protestant Chaplain created these indexes to access his volumes of Chaplains' Registers and Parole Agents' Registers which record inmate case histories and conduct of paroled inmates. Information includes names of male and female inmates; volume and page in Parole Agents' and Chaplains' registers and inmate number. Records are restricted.

Creator

• New York (State). State Industrial School

Access Restrictions

Restricted in accordance with Executive Law, Section 501-c(1)(b), relating to confidentiality of individuals in custody of the Division for Youth (now Office of Children and Family Services).

Title

Applications and resignations for the office of notary public

Series Number

A1022

Summary

This series from the Comptroller's Office consists of application forms and occasionally resignation letters for the Office of Notary Public. Information generally includes applicant name, occupation, residence, birthplace, and citizenship.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Protestant parole officer's directory of contacts in various cities and rough notes on visits to paroled inmates

Series Number

A3147

Summary

Chaplains served as parole officers for inmates. This volumes which varies in content, consists of a directory of Protestant clergy, judges, police officers, and others in various cities (provides city, name, address, position); and notes on visits to parolees including monthly count of parolees visited at homes (number of parolees visited, employed, violating parole) and lists of boys and girls parolees (name, where visited, parole date, inmate number). Records are restricted.

Creator

• New York (State). State Industrial School

Access Restrictions

Restricted in accordance with Executive Law, Section 501-c(1)(b), relating to confidentiality of individuals in custody of the Division for Youth (now Office of Children and Family Services).

Title

Palmyra-Macedon Central School District tax assessment rolls

Series Number

A4628

Creator

• Palmyra-Macedon Central School District (N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Syracuse State School postcard collection

Series Number

B1693

Summary

The series consists of approximately 120 picture post cards, most of which were sent by employees or students of the Syracuse State School to staff members. All cards are stamped and cancelled. The color pictures typically show cities and landscapes primarily, but not exclusively, within New York State. Some appear to be reports from former students or their families. Fewer post cards were used for "business" messages.

Creator

• Syracuse State School

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Annual reports on poorhouses and almshouses

Series Number

A1988

Summary

County superintendents of the poor submitted these standard form reports which contains information on inmate population statistics organized by sex, mental classification, and cause of pauperism; expenditures for equipment, supplies, and facility maintenance; remarks on needed or completed facility improvements; and suggestions on facility development, institutional management, and administration of poor relief.

Creator

• New York (State). State Board of Charities

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Correspondence files of the Supervisor of Public Records and the Secretary of the Advisory Committee on the Commemoration of the Sullivan Campaign

Series Number

B0566

Summary

This series primarily consists of correspondence relating to the State's observance of the 150th anniversary of the punitive expedition led by General John Sullivan and General James Clinton against the Iroquois tribes in 1779. The records were compiled by Peter Nelson, Secretary of the Advisory Committee on the Commemoration of the Sullivan Campaign, a Committee established by the legislature in 1928.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Inmate questionnaires concerning institution facilities

Series Number

A1963

Summary

This series consists of two questionnaires filled out by each inmate. In one questionnaire, the superintendent requests inmates to discuss what they like about the institution; in the other, what they do not like. Both questionnaires provide inmate's name, division, grade, and shop. Opinions are given on institution shops; schools; military, yards; sleeping halls; dining rooms and food; bath room; guard house; and chapel service. Records are restricted.

Creator

• New York (State). State Industrial School

Access Restrictions

Restricted in accordance with Executive Law, Section 501-c(1)(b), relating to confidentiality of individuals in custody of the Division for Youth (now Office of Children and Family Services).

Title

Letterpress copybooks of purchase orders

Series Number

B1678

Summary

This series consists of copies of purchase orders for goods sent to vendors by the Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children. Entries show order date, company/vendor name, description of goods and cost. Copies that were poorly pressed are hard to read. Also included is an alphabetical name index at the end of each volume.

Creator

• Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Rome Developmental Center pharmacy records

Series Number

B2371

Summary

This series consists of daily inventories of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies on-hand and printed formulary volumes for the Rome State School, later the Rome Developmental Center.

Creator

• Rome Developmental Center (N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

New York State Division of the Budget Public Authorities Control Board minutes and resolutions

Series Number

16147

Summary

The Public Authorities Control Board, established in 1976, regulates financing, bonding, property acquisition, and construction projects of major public authorities. It approves all acquisitions, financing, and construction projects for the authorities, and also approves funding for all public authorities other than the Thruway Authority and the Municipal Assistance Corporation. The series consists of the minutes of monthly and special meetings held by the Board to review applications, including resolutions approving or disapproving projects.

Creator

• New York (State). Division of the Budget. Public Authorities Control Board

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Academic records of closed degree-granting institutions

Series Number

B2417

Summary

This series contains records of closed two-year and four-year degree-granting colleges and universities established in response to the needs of veterans returning from WWII and eligible for government education benefits.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department

Access Restrictions

Student academic records found in this series are restricted to protect personal privacy. State Archives staff will review requests for specific records and disclose in accordance with New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).

Title

Blueprint copies of maps of lands permanently appropriated by the State of New York for the use of the Barge Canal

Series Number

B0214

Summary

This series documents the responsibilities of the Superintendent of Public Works relating to the appropriation of land for canal use. It includes appropriation maps; descriptions of appropriated lands; certificates of filing; and notices and affidavits served on property owners. Maps provide a detailed view of the property to be appropriated; and a detailed narrative description of lands to be appropriated, including the names of property owners and often those of adjoining property owners.

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Rendering of Barge Canal Terminal 93

Series Number

B2403

Summary

This series consists of one architectural rendering depicting the Barge Canal Terminal 93 exterior and including visualization of commercial details such as wagons and horses, trucks, carts, workers, and canal boats.

Creator

• New York (State). State Architect

Access Restrictions

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