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Title

Lists of paroled inmates compiled by chaplains

Series Number

A3150

Summary

This series consists of lists of paroled inmates compiled by Protestant and Catholic chaplains. Information includes name; year paroled; home conditions; current and previous occupation; offense for which committed; terms; grade in school; to whom paroled and if doing well on parole. 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

New York State Theatre Institute annual reports

Series Number

B2366

Summary

This series includes New York State Theatre Institute annual reports describing the agency's activities for the year, mission, accomplishments, goals, and financial status. These records span the period from the inception of the New York State Theatre Institute in the mid-1980s to 2009, and contain every annual report created within that time span.

Creator

• New York State Theatre Institute

Access Restrictions

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

Title

State geologist's and assistant state geologist's correspondence files

Series Number

B0571

Summary

This series contains correspondence, memoranda, and reports of the state geologist, assistant state geologist, and geological staff. Correspondence is with scientists, mineral producers, private citizens, and State Museum staff. Topics include acquisition and identification of specimens; requests for information; compilation of statistics; geologic mapping of the state; preparation of scientific papers; participation of staff in professional conferences and meetings; preparation of exhibits; loans of specimens; annual reports; and distribution of state publications.

Creator

• New York State Science Service

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Land Use and Natural Resources Inventory and Land Related Information System land use overlay maps

Series Number

B1109

Summary

The bulk of this series consists of area and point data overlay maps produced for land use analysis and planning by government and private planning, development, and conservation agencies. Area data overlays provide outlines of major land use categories including agricultural; commercial/industrial land; mining; forest land; outdoor recreation area; residential area; transportation land use; water resources; and non-productive land. Point data overlays include rural residences, mobile homes, outdoor recreation facilities, schools, and solid waste disposal sites.

Creator

• New York State Economic Development Board

Access Restrictions

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

Title

State Engineer and Surveyor preliminary notices of appointment files

Series Number

B0217

Summary

This series consists of preliminary notices informing recipients of eligibility for appointment in the Office of the State Engineer and Surveyor. The records are not appointments, but rather requests for information regarding candidate's interest in the position, earliest start date, and amount of compensation candidate might seek. Also included is correspondence regarding employment including the rejection of offers, requests for transfers, applications for positions, or related subjects.

Creator

• New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Department of Agriculture and Markets agricultural and informational films

Series Number

B2400

Summary

These films relate to the Department of Agriculture and Markets' promotion of the agricultural economy in New York State.

Creator

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

Access Restrictions

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

Title

New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation letter books

Series Number

B2414

Summary

Series contains correspondence, attachments, memoranda, and related material of the agency presidents, acting presidents, and executive vice presidents.

Creator

• New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Index to maps previously filed with the Department of Public Works

Series Number

B0203

Summary

This series consists of an index to maps filed with the Department of Public Works. Entries in each volume are arranged alphabetically (A-Z) and therein the maps are entered in essentially numerical order (according to assigned numbers).

Access Restrictions

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

Title

New York State Agricultural and Industrial School supplementary case files for male inmates

Series Number

A1960

Summary

These case files, which supplement information contained in series A1906, Male Inmate Case History Books, contain documents relating to inmate conviction, medical health at the time of admission, and parole. Each case file contains one or more of the following types of documents: certificate of conviction; medical certificate; guardian's letter of reference; custody agreement; parole order; and parole report.

Creator

• New York (State). State Agricultural and 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

Pharmacist's license

Series Number

B0565

Summary

This series consists of a sample of an early pharmacist's license.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Board of Pharmacy

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Patient index cards

Series Number

B2372

Summary

These cards provide summary patient information. The front of the card includes patient's name, case number, county of origin, address if known, patient number, date of admission, and emergency contact. The reverse of the card gives visitor and/or transfer information and other notes regarding patient such as behavioral tendencies, marital status, previous attacks, etc. The cards also serve as an index and cross reference to patient case files. Cards for male patients beginning A-Fis are missing.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Mental Hygiene

Access Restrictions

Restricted in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.

Title

Job book and samples from the print shop

Series Number

B1653

Summary

The job book records orders received for printing jobs and includes examples of items printed at Syracuse State School print shop. The shop, part of the vocational program, taught the fundamentals of printing orders list date; item ordered and number of pages in the print run. Printed items range from a variety of blank forms, to promotional literature and event ephemera. (posters, event notices, tickets, invitations), to identification cards and printed rules of conduct.

Creator

• Syracuse State School

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Hospital admission registers

Series Number

A3187

Summary

Hospital admission registers, tracking the health and medical treatment of inmates, were a source for the compilation of the physician's monthly and annual reports. The admission registers from the House of Refuge include admission date; inmate number; age; division; diagnosis/physical condition; treatment; name of physician; discharge date or other disposition; and remarks.

Creator

• New York House of Refuge

Access Restrictions

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

Title

New York State Court of Chancery First Circuit register of court-appointed guardians, receivers, and committees

Series Number

JN314

Summary

This register (or "docket") contains summary information on judicial trustees appointed by the Court of Chancery, First Circuit, to administer the property of persons not competent to do so themselves. Each entry states the case title (naming the petitioner or the parties to litigation), name of the judicial trustee (guardian, receiver, or committee) and date of appointment. Notes on cases date as late as 1846. A guardian cared for the person and property of a legally incompetent individual, usually a minor. A receiver managed property that was the subject of litigation. A committee administered the property of an adult individual determined to be incompetent.

Creator

• New York (State). Court of Chancery

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Registers of charters sent to institutions incorporated

Series Number

17266

Summary

These registers were created to index charters issued by the Board of Regents. Information provided varies but typically includes incorporation number, name of institution, charter number, date recorded, and type of action (name change, provisional, revocation, etc.).

Creator

• University of the State of New York. Board of Regents

Title

New York State Museum Cultural Center Planning Committee minutes

Series Number

B2428

Summary

This series consists of minutes of the Cultural Center Planning Committee, which was appointed to procure and coordinate consultation with the firm of Harrison and Abramovitz, architects for the soon to be constructed Cultural Education Center.

Creator

• New York State Museum

Access Restrictions

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

Title

New York State Public Employment Relations Board Counsel's Office compliance with Board order investigation files

Series Number

17500

Summary

This series consists of legal case files with "U" numbers created when a party to a Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) proceeding makes allegations of non-compliance with a board order. PERB orders derive from representation or improper practice cases. Allegations of non-compliance trigger investigation by PERB Counsel's Office and if warranted, legal proceedings to obtain compliance. Records include correspondence and (occasionally) brief investigative notes, supporting documentation, exhibit material, and copies of hearing officer's decisions.

Creator

• New York (State). Public Employment Relations Board. Counsel's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

State government audit reports

Series Number

18633

Summary

The master audit reports file contains a final, pre-published version of each state government program audit, initial agency comments, the 90-day agency response, and, occasionally, minor miscellaneous correspondence between the agency and the State Comptroller. The reports describe and analyze agency programs in-depth, detailing mission, functions, policies, procedures, resources, and accomplishments. The reports also include conclusions about program effectiveness and efficiency, and make recommendations to improve both.

Creator

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

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Annual survey of pupils, staff, and schoolhousing in school districts

Series Number

B0559

Summary

These reports provide the following data on each school district: pupil enrollment, pupils in excess of normal capacity, number of staff positions by title, and number of instruction rooms.

Creator

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

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Syracuse State School admission, discharge, death, and transfer records,

Series Number

B1647

Summary

This series documents admissions; discharges and transfers of the New York State Asylum for Idiots; the Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children; the Syracuse State School for Mental Defectives and the Syracuse State School. Information is also present in some volumes for death, parole, and escape (elopement). Of note in the early descriptive and admission volumes are the family history data and physiognomic and phrenological data. A few applicant photographs accompany the earliest descriptions. Records are restricted.

Creator

• Syracuse State School

Access Restrictions

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 for People with Developmental Disabilities.