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Title

Registers of returns of writs

Series Number

J0226

Summary

This fragmentary series consists of registers of returns of writs issued by the court and returned by sheriffs to circuit courts in various upstate counties. The returns are for writs of capias ad respondendum, by which defendants were arrested and held for appearance in court; for writs of summons, by which corporations were summoned to appear; and for the various writs of execution issued subsequent to a final judgment (the writs of fieri facias, capias ad satisfaciendum, and habere facias possessionem).

Creator

• New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature

Access Restrictions

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

Title

New York State Adjutant General's Office documents relating to proposed amendments of Military Law

Series Number

B2557

Summary

This series consists of one volume of detailed comments on and comparisons of two bills presented to the State Legislature for the purpose of amending the New York State Militia Law.

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Senator Carl Kruger archived websites

Series Number

B2231

Summary

This series consists of archival copies of the official website of Senator Carl Kruger.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1994-2011 : Carl Kruger)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Supreme Court of Judicature judgment rolls and other documents on parchment

Series Number

JN519

Summary

Most of the documents in this series are Supreme Court judgment rolls, issue rolls, and nisi prius rolls on parchment. Other civil case documents include recognizances, writs of capias, writs of venire, and other writs. Criminal case documents (all pre-dating 1776) include indictments, informations, and writs of capias. The series also contains some Court of Chancery documents, including bills of complaint, answers, exhibits, etc.

Creator

• New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Pawling School charters

Series Number

A2040

Summary

This series consists of the original charter of incorporation issued to the Pawling School by the Board of Regents and an Amendment to Charter. These charters were returned to the office of the Secretary of the Board of Regents upon dissolution of the corporation and issuance of a new charter in 1930.

Creator

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

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Department of Public Instruction Office of the Superintendent incoming correspondence

Series Number

04340

Summary

This series consists mostly of correspondence and brief reports received from local school officials relating to educational matters of local concern. Topics include the election and authority of local school officials, apportionment of state funds, conduct of teachers' institutes, assessment of and disputes over school taxes, legality of actions by school officials, construction and use of school buildings, Indian students; student discipline; and various routine administrative activities.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Public Instruction. Office of the Superintendent

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

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State election campaign financial disclosure statements

Series Number

15004

Summary

The State Board of Elections receives, reviews, and audits campaign finance statements and makes them available to the public as part of its responsibility to administer the election process and enforce the Election Law. Candidates for all statewide offices and their committees are required to file financial statements, and the Board may assess and collect fines for violation of filing provisions. The series contains campaign finance records filed by candidates for statewide elective office and the organizations supporting them.

Creator

• New York (State). State Board of Elections

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Research files for Regents paper on Native American education

Series Number

A0729

Summary

This series consists of records that document the development of a 1975 Regents position paper on Native American Indian Education. The records include correspondence, press releases, reports, hearings transcripts, the history of Indian Education in New York State, statements and transcripts from the Conference on Indian Education, and 300 survey forms that solicited Indian parents' views and attitudes toward education. Also present is correspondence showing the interaction between state and federal governments regarding the formulation of education policy.

Creator

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

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material, with the exception of Box 19 which contains pre-redaction original documents containing restricted personal information (see Processing Statement below). Redacted photocopies have been substituted in place of the restricted originals (and annotated as such).

Title

Dutch colonial council minutes

Series Number

A1809

Summary

This series consists of minutes, in Dutch, documenting civil and criminal cases, and executive and legislative matters over which the Council of the Colony of New York had jurisdiction. The minutes constitute a record of such actions as appointments, proclamations, ordinances, charters, and opinions. Included in the records is the Flushing Remonstrance, which was written in 1657 by citizens of Flushing, Queens to protest a decree prohibiting Quakers from worshiping in New Netherland.

Creator

• New Netherland. Council

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Scotia-Glenville Central School District records

Series Number

A4759

Summary

This series contains payroll/journal ledgers (1934-1953); accounting ledgers (1920-1925); and board of education minutes, agendas, and hearings (2000-2001).

Creator

• Scotia-Glenville Central School District (N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Hague (N.Y.) records

Series Number

A4765

Summary

Records in this series include election records; highway records; business records; Clifton Family records; business minutes of the Lake George Regatta Association; Rosary Altar Society Register; court records; town board minutes; town account book; Hague Central School minutes; school commissioners records; town clerk ledgers; historical records; surrogate court minutes; Warren County almshouse records; and register of elected officials.

Creator

• Hague (N.Y. : Town)

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

Title

South Colonie Central School District records

Series Number

A4771

Summary

This series consists of board minutes (2001-2002), annual financial reports (1988-2000), and tax warrants and collection rolls (1994-1999).

Creator

• South Colonie Central School District (N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Central New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office publications

Series Number

B2441

Summary

This series consists of newsletters and other published material created by the Central New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office and its predecessors, the Rome Developmental Disabilities Services Office, the Rome Developmental Center, and the Rome State School. Publications include the <emph render="italic">Herald</emph>, <emph render="italic">Herald Supplement</emph>, <emph render="italic">Dispatch</emph>, <emph render="italic">Daily News</emph>, and <emph render="italic">Center Folk</emph>.

Creator

• New York (State). Central New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office

Access Restrictions

Names of clients are 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

Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth Board of Directors minutes

Series Number

B2572

Summary

Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth Board of Directors minutes typically include board members' names and titles, budget reports, committee reports, and cases against the agency.

Creator

• Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Indexes to notices of equity in Court of Chancery (1st Circuit) and Supreme Court (New York County)

Series Number

JN112

Summary

Printed volumes list notices of pending suits in equity filed in the New York County Clerk's Office. Each entry includes name of defendant, name of complainant, and date of notice. Courts with equity jurisdiction were the Court of Equity (1823-1829), Court of Chancery (1st Circuit) (1830-1847), and the Supreme Court (New York County) (starting 1847). Entries start May 1, 1823, and end December 31, 1855.

Creator

• Commissioners of Records for the City and County of New York

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Supreme Court of Judicature (New York) minute books

Series Number

JN531

Summary

The minute books in this series are the record of proceedings in the regular terms of the Supreme Court of Judicature in New York City (or in other locations during the Revolutionary War). The engrossed minute books are final versions. Rough minute books are usually less complete, but may contain unique information. Until 1797, the minute books contain entries relating to both civil litigation and criminal prosecutions throughout the colony and state. After 1797, the minute books contain mostly entries or lists of legal issues, motions, and appealed cases considered and decided by the court.

Creator

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

Access Restrictions

Use and reproduction of fragile documents may be restricted.

Title

Bare Hill Correctional Facility inmate case files

Series Number

W0007

Summary

Bare Hill Correctional Facility, located in Franklin County, N.Y., is a medium security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Correctional Services

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

Cayuga Correctional Facility inmate case files

Series Number

W0013

Summary

Cayuga Correctional Facility, located in Cayuga County, N.Y., is a medium security correctional facility for male felons. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and social background, arrest, confinement, and release/parole of incarcerated men.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Correctional Services

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

State University of New York press releases and monthly reports

Series Number

B2933

Summary

This series consists of State University of New York (SUNY) press releases highlighting the administration and development of programs at each of the SUNY system institutions (e.g., university centers, technology colleges, and community colleges). Also included are monthly reports provided by the central offices of its various campuses.

Creator

• State University of New York

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Inmate newspaper, <emph render="italic">The Summary</emph>

Series Number

B1001

Summary

<emph render="italic">The Summary</emph>, printed and published by and for the inmates of Elmira Reformatory, claims to be the oldest penal inmate publication, dating from 1883. The four page newspaper reports on national news, sports, and entertainment as well as inmate activities, including contributions from inmates. The newspaper was permitted by the Elmira administration to assist in inmate rehabilitation.

Creator

• New York State Reformatory (Elmira, N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

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