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Title

Transcripts of reports regarding claims for Revolutionary War service

Series Number

A0042

Summary

These transcripts were prepared by the Clerk of the Assembly between 1819 and 1823 for reference by the State Legislature. They document petitions of and compensation awarded to individuals for Revolutionary War service or for losses resulting from the war. Most records are reports to the Assembly by committees or commissions making decisions concerning petitions for bounty lands or for monetary compensation.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Survey on public school classes for mentally deficient students

Series Number

A4224

Summary

This series consists of completed surveys from public school principals in New York providing information on students in classes for the mentally deficient. Information includes number of special classes, teachers, and students; special training received by teachers; and student personal information including name, address, actual and mental ages; country of origin for student and/or parents; when parents immigrated; language spoken at home; family income and parent's occupation. Some surveys include letters elaborating on the survey responses. Records are restricted.

Creator

• New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient

Access Restrictions

Restricted to protect personal privacy.Access may be permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the State Archives.

Title

Bureau of Wildlife aerial photographs and film for research functions

Series Number

B2796

Summary

This series consists of aerial photographs and film, as well as videotapes, produced at various times by state and federal agencies. The images are primarily used by Department of Environmental Conservation Bureau of Wildlife staff and other employees of the agency as a source of baseline data to make several environmentally related comparisons between past and present conditions.

Creator

• New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife

Access Restrictions

Aerial film and videos in this series cannot be played on current technology available at the State Archives and may require digitization by an external vendor to facilitate access. Researchers interested in accessing such items should contact the State Archives prior to visiting onsite.

Title

Day book

Series Number

A4230

Summary

The series consists of a daily journal of activities of the Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient. Included are very brief summaries of Commission correspondence, meetings, phone conversations, and visits, with information on persons involved and topics discussed.

Creator

• New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Assorted assessment records, maps, design specifications, and construction plans

Series Number

B2782

Summary

This series consists of scattered documentation of agency activities and planned construction of structures such as dams, dikes, reservoirs, and spillways used in flood control, release of water sufficient for downstream industries, and provision for the gradual release of runoff. Types of records include maps, blueprints, construction specifications, and financial records.

Creator

• Hudson River-Black River Regulating District (N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Hearing and testimony records

Series Number

20760

Summary

This series documents both public hearings held by the Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Panel and panel participation in hearings held by other government agencies. Public hearings were held in order to give the general public and other interested parties the opportunity to provide input on Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield's operations. The series consists of summaries of testimony given by presenting panelists at public hearings and by participants in agency hearings. Correspondence, agendas, lists of participants, background materials, and supporting documents related to the hearings are included.

Creator

• New York (State). Empire Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Panel

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Daybook relating to mortgage taxation

Series Number

A1348

Summary

This series contains lists of financial transactions relating to mortgaged lands. The mortgage insurance list includes mortgage number, policy amount and expiration date. The farms rented list includes county, mortgage number, rent, and amount paid. The list of foreclosures includes mortgage number, county, individuals, and actions related to foreclosure. The crops sold list contains county, mortgage number, name, and amount received. The final list, losses to capital of the United States Deposit Fund, identifies mortgage number, county, and amount.

Creator

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

Access Restrictions

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

Title

North Salem Central School District records

Series Number

A4556

Summary

A4556-96: Microfilmed records include minutes of the board of education (1925-1994), teacher contracts (1968-current), and financial and audit reports. A4556-99: Microfilmed records in this accretion include board of education meeting minutes for 1925-1930, 1937-1956, 1962-1963, and 1994-1997.

Creator

• North Salem Central School District (N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Account book

Series Number

L0061

Summary

This series is a list of expenses charged to the State Assembly clerk's office during fiscal years 1917/1918 through 1932/1933. Entry headings include services (temporary, statutory, and special salaries); fuel and light; printing; equipment; supplies; travel expenses; communications; fixed charges and contributions; rent; and contingencies.

Creator

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

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Inquiry regarding title to land in Buffalo

Series Number

A3239

Summary

This series consists of correspondence and one blueprint map relating to title to real property in the city of Buffalo, New York. Buffalo attorney Willima H. Warhus contacted state officials on behalf of a client seeking title to land in the vicinity of present-day Albany Street, Normal Avenue, and Hampshire Street.

Creator

• New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

Title

Certificates of clerkships

Series Number

J1104

Summary

This series contains documents relating to clerkships served by persons who eventually would seek admission to practice as attorneys in the Supreme Court of Judicature. Records concerning law clerkships include certificates stating that a student began a clerkship and setting the term of the clerkship, affidavits of clerkship applicants, certificates attesting to the clerk's moral character, reports of examiners on whether individual candidates passed, and related documents.

Creator

• New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Utica)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

New York State Department of Social Services Legal Affairs Unit Deputy Commissioner's files

Series Number

18016

Summary

This series consists of Deputy Commissioner and General Counsel files concerning the management and administration of the Legal Affairs Unit. Files include correspondence, memorandums, daybooks, topical reports and studies, management plans, and agency annual reports. The series also contains significant information on court cases in which the Department of Social Services was involved.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Social Services. Division of Legal Affairs

Access Restrictions

The names and addresses of persons applying for or receiving public assistance and care are permanently restricted in accordance with Social Services Law, Section 136. Records not containing names or addresses of persons applying for or receiving public assistance and care are made available as permitted by the Freedom of Information Law.

Title

Subject and correspondence files

Series Number

13143

Summary

This series consists of subject and correspondence files of the Native American Education Unit. Included are curriculum proposals, lesson plans, budget files, contracts, reports, bulletins, and newsletters generated by the Unit, New York Indian schools, experts in Native American education, and the State Education Department. A significant portion of the records document the administration of Title IV of the federal Education Amendments of 1972. Files highlight issues affecting Native American education at both the state and national levels.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Native American Education Unit

Access Restrictions

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

Title

U.S. Deposit Fund foreclosed mortgage files

Series Number

B1062

Summary

This series consists of foreclosed mortgage files including the original foreclosed mortgage or a certified copy of the mortgage; the abstract of title; the notice of foreclosure; and correspondence.

Creator

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

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Senator John J. Flanagan archived websites

Series Number

B2219

Summary

This series consists of archival copies of the official website of Senator John J. Flanagan.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (2003-2020 : John J. Flanagan)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Vice Chancellor's opinions and decisions

Series Number

J3061

Summary

This series consists of the written opinions and decisions of the Vice Chancellor of the 6th Circuit. Each opinion and decision contains a review of the particulars of the case, a summary of the arguments of the parties involved, the Vice Chancellor's decision on the matter, his reasons for so deciding, and citations of statutes and reported cases to support his opinion.

Creator

• New York (State). Court of Chancery

Access Restrictions

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

Title

State Historian's scrapbook

Series Number

B1710

Summary

This series consists of a scrapbook of memoranda to staff written by State Historian Hugh Hastings. Memos relate to office operations and various publishing projects (e.g., the Clinton Papers).

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

Journal of receipts and expenditures for construction of Barge Canal

Series Number

B0368

Creator

• New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Monthly reports and minutes of meetings of boards of managers of state institutions

Series Number

A0283

Summary

This series consists of reports and minutes of meetings submitted to the governor by boards of managers of state institutions documenting their visitation and inspection of these institutions as required by law. The reports provide information on the condition of the facilities, financial and administrative matters, and population of the institution. The minutes detail the organization of the board and election of officers, and provide similar information on the institution and its population as do the reports.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor

Access Restrictions

Partially 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

Assistant Superintendent's record of bills pertaining to the Eastern Division

Series Number

B0340

Summary

This series consists records of bills related to construction and repairs on canals in the Eastern Division 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.