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Title

Senate resolutions confirming Governors' appointments for notaries public

Series Number

B0012

Summary

This series consists of senate resolutions confirming governors' appointments for notaries public. Information includes the date, counties for which notaries were appointed, length of term, expiration date of term, and the signatures of the president and clerk of the senate. Attached to the resolutions are typed carbon copies of the names and addresses of all of the notaries appointed.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of State

Access Restrictions

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

Title

State agency advocacy and regulatory review files

Series Number

19066

Summary

The series consists of a wide range of records documenting interaction among the Office of Rural Affairs and other state agencies, the governor's office, and taskforces. Records include correspondence and memoranda, reports, minutes, and drafts of proposed regulations. Topics include proposed time-of-use utility charges; management initiatives promoted by the Public Service Commission; proposed electric rate, power, transmission, and service plans; mandate relief, forest industries, and area development; and affordable housing.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of Rural Affairs

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth photographs and audiovisual records

Series Number

B2605

Summary

This series consists of photographs, lithographic letter press prints, slides, and negatives depicting student activities and celebrations held at Berkshire Farm Center, including Anniversary Day and Recognition Day. Also included are assorted video recordings and reel to reel audio tapes of "Listen to Their Voices," a nationally syndicated radio broadcast featuring interviews with boys living at the center.

Creator

• Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth

Access Restrictions

Access administered according to the Freedom of Information Law. State Archives staff will confer with Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth regarding disclosure of student specific information.

Title

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation archived websites

Series Number

B2163

Summary

This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation.

Creator

• Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Card file of attorneys admitted to the state bar

Series Number

J2005

Summary

This series consists of 3" x 5" cards that index attorneys admitted to the New York State bar. The minimum information typically provided includes name under which the attorney was admitted and place and date of admission. Information may also include attorney's education; clerkship; name change; statement of full name; and disciplinary action, date taken, and/or filing date of the disciplinary order. Admissions that are more recent may show oath date and residence.

Creator

• New York (State). Court of Appeals

Access Restrictions

Restricted: Some cards contain data on attorney discipline. Use only with consent of the Court of Appeals pending determination on access.

Title

Criminal case documents

Series Number

J2011

Summary

This series consists of documents filed in criminal cases heard and decided by the justices of the Supreme Court of Judicature in their capacity as judges of the Court of Oyer and Terminer in Albany County. Documents include writs of venire facias juratores, commanding the sheriff to empanel a jury; bills of indictment by the grand jury; recognizances of bail for the appearance of defendants and witnesses; records of conviction; and a few other documents of uncertain origin.

Creator

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

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Office of Mental Health Bureau of Planning and Evaluation Research survey of patient characteristics data files

Series Number

14230

Summary

This series consists of microfilmed copies of paper printouts of the results of the Patient Characteristics Survey. The survey was conducted to find out the characteristics of patients served by the state and local mental health system, the number of individuals eligible for funding, and characteristics of each facility/unit.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of Mental Health. Bureau of Planning and Evaluation Research

Access Restrictions

Series is partially restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access to restricted material is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.

Title

Education Department Office of State Review archived websites

Series Number

B2177

Summary

This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible websites of the Office of State Review, which is part of the New York State Education Department.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Office of State Review

Access Restrictions

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

Title

New York State Department of Financial Services Corporate Affairs Bureau documents of inactive foreign insurance companies

Series Number

16341

Summary

The records were created by six joint Governor's Office of Employee Relations committees dealing with health benefits to document committee actions for the purpose of implementing those actions or to establish a framework for future negotiations. Records contain meeting minutes, agendas, and changes or enhancements to the negotiated agreements, correspondence and supporting materials relating to the activities of various joint committees.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Financial Services. Corporate Affairs Bureau

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Manhattan State Hospital financial records

Series Number

B2611

Summary

This series consists of one treasurer's cash book detailing disbursements to many individuals and companies.

Creator

• New York State Institution for the Blind

Access Restrictions

Records identifying individual patients are restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.

Title

Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing officer, director, and special stockholder questionnaire files

Series Number

B1318

Summary

The commission collected these completed questionnaires in order to compile information on financial interests in and business dealings with harness racing associations. The questionnaires were answered by officers and directors of harness racing licensees, lessors, concessionaires, and contractors and by holders of significant amounts of stock, voting stock, or bonds in such corporations.

Creator

• New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing

Access Restrictions

All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.

Title

Registers of appointment of Commissioners of Deeds for other states, territories, and foreign countries

Series Number

B0006

Summary

This series consists of copies of printed certificates of appointments issued by the Governor for out of state commissions. Certificates usually include appointee name; residence; appointment and filing dates; and name of the governor, secretary of state or his deputy. Some later volumes include the appointments expiration date.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of State

Access Restrictions

Microfilm is not available for duplication or inter-library loan.

Title

Empire State Plaza art collection records

Series Number

B2639

Summary

These records document the acquisition, accession, loan, conservation, and use of the artwork collection which was assembled under the direction of Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller during the construction of the Empire State Plaza. The artwork collection includes paintings, sculptures, and mixed media forms of art.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of General Services. Curatorial and Visitor Services

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Commissioners of Records for the City and County of New York consolidated index of court judgments docketed in New York County and City

Series Number

JN111

Summary

This series consists of printed volumes containing summary information on money judgments in the superior civil courts in New York County and City, and occasionally other courts in New York City and State.

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

Annual reports of municipal water districts and departments

Series Number

B1330

Creator

• New York (State). Public Service Commission

Access Restrictions

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

Title

State Engineer and Surveyor's maps and plans for the Hudson and Champlain Improvement survey

Series Number

A0853

Summary

These maps and plans show proposed improvements along the Hudson and Champlain Canal. They depict bridges; culverts; waste weirs; locks; dams; waterway profiles; property owners; lot sites; and streets of towns and cities bordering the canal.

Creator

• New York (State). Treasurer's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Willard Psychiatric Center admission and discharge registers

Series Number

B1456

Summary

This series consists of registers of admitted and discharged patients at Willard State Hospital (later Willard Psychiatric Center). Also included are a few quarterly or annual statistical summaries. Earliest registers include marital status; habits (snuff, tobacco, etc.); nativity; occupation; religion; if mental illness in family and how supported. Later registers usually includes consecutive number of admission or discharge; name of patient; date; form (dementia, mania, etc.) and treatment result (if discharged). Records are restricted.

Creator

• Willard Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

Restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.

Title

Copies of tax assessment rolls for towns in Hamilton and Warren Counties

Series Number

B0990

Summary

This series consists of tax assessment rolls prepared by town tax assessors and certified as accurate copies by the county treasurer. Each entry on the tax roll states name of taxpayer, brief description of parcel, acreage, assessed valuation, and amount of taxes. These tax assessment rolls were evidently used as exhibits in a hearing (or hearings) before the Comptroller. The exact nature of the hearing is unknown.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

New York House of Refuge inmate admission registers

Series Number

A2088

Summary

These registers contain summary inmate admission information which generally includes: name, case number, annual entry number, admission date, assigned division, race, percentage (i.e., ethnicity or nationality) and age. Volume one also include "size" on a scale from one to six county of residence and if inmate's parents were living or dead. Volumes two and three include: religion; whether a new commitment or a returnee; offense; original commitment date and dates of previous commitments.

Creator

• House of Refuge (New York, N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

State Comptroller's Office incoming correspondence

Series Number

A0847

Summary

These documents include correspondence to the auditor general concerning accounts of civil and military officials; an abstract of sales made by the commissioners of forfeiture of the Western District (no names of property owners given); and a return of money received by officers and soldiers of a corps of invalids (veterans disabled due to military service).

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Access Restrictions

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