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Displaying 6074 Finding Aids
Title
- Contract specifications, engineers' estimates, and related documents pertaining to the nine million dollar canal improvement
Series Number
- B0687
Summary
- This series consists of 6 volumes of contract specifications, engineers' estimates, and other documents related to the nine million dollar project for the improvement of the New York State Canal System. These records were created by the Western Division Engineers Office of the New York State Canal System between 1892 and 1905.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Western Division Engineer's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Map of part of the River Delaware, showing the beginning of the 43rd degree of north latitude
Series Number
- B1599
Summary
- This series consists of a survey report and map tracing part of the boundary between New York and Pennsylvania, along the 43rd degree of north latitude. Shown are branches of the Delaware River; several unnamed islands; three points of survey measurements and boundary markers. The report discusses on the conduct of the survey and provides an explanation of the map markings "A" through "C" and the relevant placement of stone boundary markers.
Creator
- New York (State). Secretary of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Environmental Facilities Corporation archived websites
Series Number
- B2090
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible websites of the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation.
Creator
- New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Worcester town and school district records
Series Number
- A4522
Summary
- Microfilmed records include town clerk's record and minute books; Worcester Union Free School District board of education minute books; record books of several common school districts in the town of Worcester; and minute books of the Delaware, Otsego and Scoharie Association of [School Supervisory] District Superintendents, an association of rural school administrators.
Creator
- Worcester (N.Y. : Town)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- State Assembly Office of Legislative Oversight and Analysis correspondence and subject files
Series Number
- L0015
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, reports, newspaper clippings, testimony, and press releases on issues examined by the Assembly Office of Legislative Oversight and Analysis. The records relate to critical public policy issues including State Police non-criminal investigations; the 1970's New York City fiscal crisis; protecting newsrooms from unannounced searches; corporate corruption and tax loopholes; the safety of the Long Island Railroad; and the affordable housing program.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Office of Legislative Oversight and Analysis
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Indian affairs program and research files
Series Number
- 19195
Summary
- This series from the Dept. of Social Services pertains to social programs and services for the Native American population. Files contain memoranda; correspondence; draft legislation; unpublished conference and seminar papers; publications; material relating to the defunct Inter-Departmental Committee on Indian Affairs; annuity rolls; and statistical and demographic data. Some documents contain restricted information.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Social Services. Bureau of Indian Affairs
Access Restrictions
- Some documents contain restricted information. Consult with the reference archivist regarding access.
Title
- Court of Chancery miscellaneous filed papers
Series Number
- J0087
Summary
- This series consists of records filed in cases handled by the Chancellor or by the Vice Chancellor of the 1st Circuit without resort to an enrolled decree (i.e., through dismissal, a court order, an agreement between the parties, etc.). Files do not often contain information on the court's final determination of cases. For cases before 1830, this information appears in Series J0059, Chancery Minutes, 1781-1829; for later cases, it appears in either Series J0049, Register's Minutes of Decrees, 1830-1847 or Series J0046, Register's Minutes of Common Orders, 1830-1847.
Creator
- New York (State). Court of Chancery
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Kings County election returns
Series Number
- A0022
Summary
- This series consists of certified transcripts of election returns submitted to the secretary of state by the Kings County Clerk. The transcripts were taken from the official canvasses of the Kings County Board of Canvassers and include tallies of votes cast for each candidate for various state and county offices. The returns also document the vote on a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would allow the governor to appoint a second division of the court of appeals.
Creator
- New York (State). Secretary of State
Access Restrictions
- Election returns from 1888 are fragile due to mild burn damage and significant water damage.Use under supervision of archivist.
Title
- State Museum Paleontology Curator's correspondence files
Series Number
- B1770
Summary
- Most correspondence in this series consists of requests for loans of fossil specimens. Also included is correspondence regarding the identification, classification, and donation of fossil specimens; requests for publications and photographs; inter-agency memorandums; an alphabetical author index to State Museum bulletins; and a compilation of the tables of contents and indices to authors, subjects, and new genera and species contained in reports and bulletins.
Creator
- New York State Museum
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Governor's Office of Taxpayer Accountability archived websites
Series Number
- B2279
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible websites of the Governor's Office of Taxpayer Accountability.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor's Office of Taxpayer Accountability
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Writs of inquiry and inquisitions
Series Number
- JN551
Summary
- This small series of writs of inquisitions includes to colonial examples; the others are from the early national period. The writ is accompanied in most cases by the jury's inquisition, determining the amount of money owed by the defendant to the plaintiff. The inquisition bears the jurors' signatures and seals.
Creator
- New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (New York)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Westfield State Farm Prison Division register of parole applicants
Series Number
- B1016
Summary
- This series consists of records pertaining to inmates' parole eligibility. Included is a list of inmates entitled to a reduction in their minimum sentence based on good conduct and satisfactory performance of work duties; and a list of inmates who were approved to apply to the Board of Parole. Information includes inmate name; number; crime; date received; minimum and maximum sentence; days of jail time; and number of punishments.
Creator
- Westfield State Farm. Prison Division
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
- Boards of Inquiry files dealing with strikes
Series Number
- B0308
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, reports, hearings transcripts, and press releases generated by the Industrial Commissioner's office during arbitration of labor disputes including League of Voluntary Hospitals and Homes of New York and Local 1199, Drug and Hospital Union, AFL-CIO; Long Island College Hospital and Local 144, Hotel and Allied Employees Union, Building Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO; and St. Elizabeth's Hospital/St. Luke's Memorial Hospital Center and the New York State Nurses Association.
Creator
- New York (State). Industrial Commissioner
Access Restrictions
- Series contains some material that may be restricted. State Archives staff will review requested documents and disclose information pursuant to the State Freedom of Information Law.
Title
- Memoranda on pending legislation
Series Number
- 13123
Summary
- This series consists of memoranda, copies of proposed bills, and reports on proposed bills compiled by the Division of the Budget. The records were generated for use by the Governor's Office in deciding whether a particular bill should be approved or vetoed. Bills for which "no opinion" was rendered are not included.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of the Budget. Budget Services Unit
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Centennial Commission Executive Director's Office subject files
Series Number
- B1002
Summary
- On October 14, 1981, Governor Hugh Carey issued Executive Order #110 calling for a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The subject files from the Executive Director's Office of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Centennial Commission contain minutes, correspondence, press releases, news clippings, calendars of events, budget information, photographs, pamphlets, and research materials related to planning the celebration.
Creator
- New York (State). Franklin Delano Roosevelt Centennial Commission. Executive Director's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Supreme Court of Judicature (New York) registers of writs sealed and issued
Series Number
- JN545
Summary
- Registers contain lists of writs sealed and issued by the clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature at New York City. Each entry in a register includes the date of issuance, names of plaintiff and defendant, and type of writ. County is mentioned if a writ was directed to a sheriff outside of New York City and County. Most of the entries are for writs of capias ad respondendum, capias ad satisfaciendum, and fieri facias, but many other types of writs are represented.
Creator
- New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (New York)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Barge Canal System maintenance contract plans
Series Number
- B1764
Summary
- This series consists of original linen plans and drawings delineating maintenance contracts assigned for the New York State Barge Canal System. After the completion of the Barge Canal System in the mid-1920's, appropriations were authorized for the maintenance and operations of the system. Contract maps usually include a location map or map and title sheet and itemized drawings of contract specifications.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Transportation. Division of Waterways Maintenance
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Unidentified indexes
Series Number
- A1467
Summary
- This series consists of at least six distinct indexes; most are partial or fragmentary. They reference names of banks, companies, or individuals to (account?) books or other unidentified records.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Board of Health account books
Series Number
- A0779
Summary
- This series consists of account books documenting the disbursement of funds related to the State Board of Health's responsibility for reporting on and investigating health threats such as infectious diseases. Expenses include wages and salaries; travel reimbursement; food, drug, and disease analysis and testing; and office supplies. Entries may include date; name; position; itemized charges; description of why or how the expense was incurred; amount of expense/disbursement; and total amounts by account, year, and/or appropriation.
Creator
- New York (State). Temporary State Commission on Coordination of State Activities
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Motion picture photograph, release, and script files
Series Number
- A3270
Summary
- The Motion picture photograph, release, and script files were created by the Photography Unit within the Department of Health. Materials consist of photographic release forms for movies and television, film and television scripts, film stills, transparencies, negatives, and photographs documenting the filming of productions. Records were produced during the development of promotional films and shorts in an effort to bring awareness to public health issues.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Health. Office of Public Health Education
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.