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Displaying 6074 Finding Aids
Title
- Inmate case files from Matteawan and Dannemora state hospitals
Series Number
- A1500
Summary
- This series contains case files that document the commitment, diagnosis and treatment of inmates of the Matteawan and Dannemora State Hospitals for the Criminally Insane. The bulk of the case files contain legal papers documenting the commitment process; admission sheets; statistical data forms; ward admission records; physical examination reports; criminal identification forms furnished by both the FBI and the Department of Correction; inmates' photographs; laboratory reports; psychiatric report; and a transcript of psychiatrist's interview with the inmate.
Creator
- Matteawan State Hospital
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 of Mental Health.
Title
- Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation records
Series Number
- A4478
Summary
- Microfilmed records document the administrative procedures, policies, and operations of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation. Records include administrative correspondence files (ca: 1975-1992); administrative subject files (1977-1992); projects development files (1988-1992); corporation board minutes (1988-1993); and annual reports (1982-1992).
Creator
- Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Blueprint plans, drawings, and specifications for improvements to state and municipal jails, penitentiaries, and public buildings
Series Number
- A3317
Summary
- This series consists of blueprints of city and county penal facilities prepared by municipal architects and departments of correction and submitted to the State Commission of Prisons for approval. Records include building plans, details, sections, and specifications for police stations, city jails, jail portions of office buildings, and county penitentiaries.
Creator
- New York (State). State Commission of Correction
Access Restrictions
- Documents relating to existing correctional facilities and other facilities may be withheld under FOIL sect. 87.2(f) ("if disclosed could endanger the life or safety of any person").
- Restricted: Certain items are extremely fragile. Use under supervision or with assistance of archivist due to fragile condition.
Title
- Draft of code of public instruction
Series Number
- A2009
Summary
- This series consists of an apparently incomplete, unpublished draft of a revision of the Code of Public Instruction. It contains the "Consolidated School Law" of 1894, as amended, and other statutes relating to education in force in 1897; followed by several chapters explaining and interpreting aspects of the laws. Non-administrative or fiscal chapters titles include: Arbor Day; Blind; Compulsory Education; Deaf and Dumb; School Commissioners and Commissioner Districts; School Districts; Schoolhouses and Appendages; and School District Libraries and Librarians.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Public Instruction. Office of the Superintendent
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- State Archeologist's correspondence files on the Society for American Archaeology
Series Number
- A3288
Creator
- New York State Museum and Science Service
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Wende Correctional Facility inmate case files
Series Number
- W0057
Summary
- Wende Correctional Facility, located in Erie County, N.Y., is a maximum 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
- Wende Correctional Facility
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
- Statewide sewage disposal, water pollution, and discharge permit files
Series Number
- A1117
Summary
- The series consists of waste water sewage disposal files, including records on state inspection and regulation of sewage treatment facilities and projects and efforts to control water pollution resulting from unsanitary disposal of waste by corporate and private entities.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Water
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Copies of bills sent to mayors for approval
Series Number
- A0209
Summary
- This series consists of bound copies of bills affecting cities (including New York City) which were sent to the mayors for approval or disapproval. Volumes include a copy of the original bill, certification by the clerk of the Senate that the text of the bill is correct, certification by the mayor that public notice was given of any public hearing on the bill, and certification or note that the proposed bill was accepted or rejected by the City Council.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Rebuttal testimony and exhibits concerning the investigation into the cost of the Shoreham Nuclear Generating Facility
Series Number
- B0321
Summary
- This series consists of transcripts of rebuttal testimony and accompanying exhibits submitted by the attorneys representing the Long Island Lighting Company (LILCO) to the the Public Service Commission. The Commission was investigating LILCO's decisions and actions related to the Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant. Also included is a letter of transmittal containing a lengthy discussion on the history of the proceeding and a summary of the rebuttal testimonies, and a list of witnesses and their qualifications.
Creator
- New York (State). Public Service Commission. Office of the Secretary
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled Chairperson's outgoing correspondence
Series Number
- 19355
Summary
- This series consists of copies of the outgoing correspondence of Commission Chairman Clarence Sundram. The files are tissue carbon copies through 1982, and photocopies after that date. An index log for 1978-1998, listing name of correspondent and subject of the letter/memo, is available.
Creator
- New York (State). State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled. Executive Bureau
Access Restrictions
- Restricted by Mental Hygiene Law sect. 33.13 and other applicable statutes.
Title
- Senator Mary Lou Rath archived websites
Series Number
- B2250
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the official website of Senator Mary Lou Rath.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1993-2008 : Mary Lou Rath)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Daily reports and census records
Series Number
- B1759
Summary
- This series consists of daily reports and census records created by the Middletown State Hospital (earlier Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital) to keep an accurate account of numbers of patients admitted, discharged, and the total population. Information and format of the records vary over time. The daily census, ward census, patients movement reports provide statistics on admissions, discharges, convalescent care, transfers, family care, elopements, deaths, and escapes). The records are badly water damaged. Records are restricted.
Creator
- Middletown State Hospital (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Restricted permanently in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records and the Personal Privacy Protection Law.Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the State Archives.
Title
- Municipal Assistance Corporation for the City of New York litigation files
Series Number
- B1981
Summary
- This series documents lawsuits involving or of interest to the Municipal Assistance Corporation.
Creator
- Municipal Assistance Corporation for the City of New York
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Nurses Scholarship candidate lists
Series Number
- B0447
Summary
- This series consists of candidate lists for scholarships for soldiers, sailors, marines and nurses with military service, or the children of the same who died while in the service. Information includes name; address; age; examination scores in individual subjects; total score; order of merit; county and assembly district appointed for; dates of appointment; acceptance or declination; and name, county, and assembly district of person appointed to vacancy.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Examinations and Inspections Division
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Municipal examination administration files
Series Number
- 14103
Summary
- This series was maintained by the Division of Examinations to monitor and aid municipal civil service commissions in the creation and administration of examinations. Records include examinations, announcements, and correspondence relating to the creation and administration of the examinations and sample examinations and announcements, which were loaned to municipalities. Municipalities that received sample examinations and announcements are noted.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Civil Service. Examination and Staffing Services Division
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Research call slips
Series Number
- B1995
Summary
- This series consists of handwritten call slips submitted by or on behalf of researchers requesting retrieval of records held by the New York State Archives.
Access Restrictions
- Restricted to protect personal privacy.
Title
- Medicine and Dentistry Scholarship Examination scores lists
Series Number
- B0453
Summary
- This series consists of State scholarships for the professional study of medicine and dentistry. Information includes name; identification; examination scores in individual subjects; computed scores; field code number; residence code number; college code number and years of study. A key to field and residence code numbers and college names may also be provided.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of Examinations and Testing
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Poll books of electors serving in the military or naval services
Series Number
- A1856
Summary
- This series consists of poll books containing names of eligible electors within each company in a regiment. Information includes name of the absent elector, residence, and command to which he is attached. Also included is information about the election, names and residences of election inspectors, and a certificate stating how many electors voted at the election. The books are arranged in bundles by regiment number and then alphabetically by company letter.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- General correspondence
Series Number
- A3099
Summary
- This series contains correspondence between the War Council, individuals, agencies, and organizations involved in the coordination of war work. Letters in this series document administrative functions and communications of the War Council during the Second World War. Also included are pamphlets, manuals, applications, regulations, contracts, and periodical material. Topics include agriculture, wartime rationing and conservation, proposals for defense inventions from individuals, air raids, mayors and metropolitan areas.
Creator
- New York State War Council
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Senator Michael F. Nozzolio archived websites
Series Number
- B2244
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the official website of Senator Michael F. Nozzolio.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1993- : Michael F. Nozzolio)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.