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Displaying 6074 Finding Aids
Title
- Journal of expenditures for shirt industry
Series Number
- B0112
Summary
- This series consists of a daily record of purchases of cloth and other items relating to tailoring, apparently for a shirt industry at Clinton State Prison. Entries include the quantity, description, and price of the article purchased, with subtotals for each purchase. Also included are expenses for travel and other purposes.
Creator
- Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Transcripts of Chancery decrees
Series Number
- J0074
Summary
- This series consists of transcripts of decrees docketed by the Court of Chancery and its circuits. Each entry gives the name of the person against whom the decree was rendered; residence; amount of debt, damages, costs, or other sums decreed; date and hour of the docketing decree; names of the parties to the suit; and date when the decree was discharged, reversed, or vacated. Documents filed with the clerks at Albany, Utica, and Geneva are found in this series.
Creator
- New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Albany, Utica, and Geneva)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Hunting, fishing, and trapping publications
Series Number
- B2705
Summary
- This series consists of published Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) guides pertaining to the regulation of small and big game hunting; fishing; and trapping. Also included is a small collection of fiscal report pamphlets from the Conservation Fund Advisory Council and its successor, the Conservation Fund Advisory Board, as well as two copies of "A History of Small Game Season in New York State" from 1963 and 1970.
Creator
- New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Lists of attorneys admitted to the bar
Series Number
- J0060
Summary
- This volume contains lists of attorneys admitted to practice in the First, Second, and Fourth Departments (but not the Third Department itself). It duplicates information in the master list of all attorneys admitted to practice in New York State, held by the Court of Appeals.
Creator
- New York (State). Supreme Court. Appellate Division. Third Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Indexes to historical aerial photographs
Series Number
- B2711
Summary
- This index consists primarily of mosaic aerial photographic prints depicting individual aerial photographs found in Series , Department of Transportation Historical Aerial Photographs. Also included are a printed index by name of municipality; other mosaic maps (some unidentified) that may be related to other unknown map series; and lists of other maps and printed annotated maps which appear to be related to the areas covered by the index.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Transportation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Keeper's time book for convict labor
Series Number
- B0106
Summary
- This series consists of a time book for prisoner labor in Company No. 6 in the iron ore separator at Clinton State Prison. Listed are the names and numbers of prisoners; their absence or presence each day; and the total number of days worked by each man and by all men for each month. At the end of each month's figures is usually a statement by the keeper that the figures are correct.
Creator
- Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Subject files concerning Governor's Task Force on Equal Employment Opportunities for Women in New York State Government
Series Number
- B1218
Summary
- The Task Force on Equal Employment Opportunities for Women in New York State Government was established by Governor Malcolm Wilson in 1973. Its recommendations, published in an August 1974 report, resulted in the Governor's Executive Order Number 11 (September 24, 1974) establishing state agency guidelines to promote recruitment, training, and advancement of women in state government. These background and research files include materials directly related to Task Force activities as well as general background materials on employment discrimination against women.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor. Special Assistant to the Governor for Education
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Contracts and specifications exhibited and proposals received at letting in Lockport for Oak Orchard Creek Aqueduct
Series Number
- B0660
Summary
- This series contains specifications, notices, contracts, and propositions received at the letting for the Oak Orchard Creek Aqueduct (October 17, 1850), Albion and Medina sections, as well as specifications and propositions dealing with the construction of Sections 6 through 10 on the Mountain Ridge.
Creator
- New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Department of Taxation and Finance Counsel's Office legislative program bill files
Series Number
- 19614
Summary
- The series consists of draft and printed bills; sponsor's memoranda; internal memos relating to the intent and impact of proposed legislation; and related correspondence. As such, it complements series 12590, Governor's Bill and Veto Jackets, with respect to the development and evolution of tax law. Beginning in the early 1960s, folders also exist for department legislative proposals.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Taxation and Finance. Counsel's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Council on Children and Families archived websites
Series Number
- B2077
Summary
- This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the New York State Council on Children and Families.
Creator
- New York State Council on Children and Families
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Vouchers for Erie Canal survey
Series Number
- A0953
Summary
- This series from the Comptroller's Office consists of vouchers and receipts for services performed by engineers, surveyors, chainmen, foremen, and laborers in a survey of the Erie Canal. Information includes payee, date, nature of service, amount due, signature for receipt, and sworn statement that the account is correct. Some vouchers list work location.
Creator
- New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Inmate chronological records
Series Number
- B1556
Summary
- This series consists of a sample of chronological records of convicts received and evaluated at the Elmira Prison Reception Center, documenting the accompanying transfer and program recommendations to state prison. The records include inmate personal history, behavioral reports, case analyses, medical reports, psychiatric reports, and interviews.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Parole
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
- Orders transferring inmates to the Annex of State Training Schools for Boys
Series Number
- B0648
Summary
- This series consists of unsigned copies of orders of the commissioner of social welfare transferring inmates from a state training school for boys to the higher security Annex at New Hampton. Information includes transferee's name; place and date of birth; dates of commitment and admission to a training school; training school to which committed; name of committing judge; statement of reasons necessitating transfer to the Annex; and date of transfer. Records are restricted to protect personal privacy.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Social Welfare. Division of State Institutions
Access Restrictions
- Restricted to protect personal privacy.Access may be permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the State Archives.
Title
- Miscellaneous appeals and inspection returns
Series Number
- A3282
Summary
- This series consists mostly of military appeals addressed to Adjutant General Beck or to Governors Van Buren and Throop concerning disputed elections of officers in the various units of the New York State Militia. Also included are statistical abstracts of inspection returns, which give numbers of officers and enlisted men present and absent, as well as the quality of arms and accoutrements, cannon and equipment, implements for loading and firing, and ammunition inspected and approved or found unfit for service.
Creator
- New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Court of Chancery clerks' minutes of decrees
Series Number
- J0048
Summary
- This series consists of copies of decrees and special orders issued by the Vice Chancellors primarily related to appointing court officials and providing relief to petitioners and complainants. Information includes the names of parties in the case, issue date, occasionally the place of issuance, and a summary of the decree. The information in each special order generally includes the name of the party requesting the order; the reason for issuing the order; the substance of the order.
Creator
- New York (State). Court of Chancery
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Roosevelt Island Development Corporation contract files
Series Number
- B2739
Summary
- This series consists of contract files for infrastructure work for Welfare Island Development Corporation and later for Roosevelt Island Development Corporation. Records include correspondence, memorandums, contracts, vouchers, and other legal agreements.
Creator
- Roosevelt Island Development Corporation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- South Mall constructors' semi-annual progress reports on construction of the Cultural Education Center
Series Number
- 15760
Summary
- This series consists of progress reports regarding the construction of the Cultural Education Center in Albany, NY, which were submitted by the project contractor, the South Mall Constructors Joint Venture, to the George A. Fuller Company on a semi-annual basis. Reports are in notebooks and are unordered.
Creator
- New York (State). Office of General Services
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Methadone treatment facility inspection or program review case files
Series Number
- 13311
Summary
- These case files consist of general information about various methadone rehabilitation and treatment facilities throughout New York State, standard inspection reports adherent to federal regulations, and summaries of findings which include deficiency lists. The records also contain sample case histories including redacted client case files. Additionally, the files may contain correspondence, memoranda, and notes relating to the inspection of the facilities.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Substance Abuse Services. Medical Services Unit
Access Restrictions
- Restricted to protect personal privacy pursuant to U.S. Public Law 92-255, Sect. 408 relating to confidentiality of patient records.
Title
- Auburn Prison general journal
Series Number
- B1230
Summary
- Auburn Prison's general journal was the principal accounting record of original entry for the prison, listing all financial transactions in chronological order. Entries cover all prison receipts and expenses such as salaries, repairs, supplies, rations, and disbursements to released inmates. Information includes date of transaction, individual or company being paid, and the amount of money received or paid.
Creator
- Auburn Prison
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Weekly reports of punishments imposed
Series Number
- B1224
Summary
- This series consists of reports listing weekly disciplinary action imposed on incarcerated individuals at Auburn. Reports include date of offense; person's name and number; punishment and description of offense. Other reports that may be attached include: prison officer reports of offenses; disciplinary hearing report to determine punishment and daily report listing information on those kept in confinement.
Creator
- Auburn Correctional Facility
Access Restrictions
- Summary information on adult incarcerated individuals 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.