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Title

Adjutant General's Office general orders

Series Number

14403

Summary

This series consists of general orders issued by the adjutant general and commanding officers to direct those under their command. General orders apply to all members of a command and usually concern policy or administrative matters. The general orders deal with numerous topics pertinent to New York State Militia, Naval Militia, and National Guard units during the War of 1812, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and various catastrophes and disturbances.

Creator

• New York (State). Adjutant General's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Registers of decisions

Series Number

J0035

Summary

This series consists of registers of decisions handed down by the Supreme Court Appellate Division, Third Department. Each entry includes date of decision, case title, brief abstract of decision, names of judges present, names of judges dissenting from decision (if any), and name of judge writing opinion (if any).

Creator

• New York (State). Supreme Court. Appellate Division. Third Department

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Annual reports

Series Number

B2744

Summary

This series consists of annual reports published by the New York State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled. Reports relate to the status of care of the mentally disabled at state-run psychiatric centers throughout New York. Topics addressed in the reports include the living conditions at state psychiatric centers, legal rights of patients, and changes in the quality of care at these facilities over time.

Creator

• New York (State). State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled

Access Restrictions

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

Title

George A. Fuller Company Safety Department records

Series Number

16214

Summary

This series consists of the office files of Carlton F. Freeberg, George A. Fuller Company South Mall Project Safety Director. Records in this series fall into four major subject categories: 1) personal injuries and accidents; 2) fires, fire watch, and watchmen reports; 3) inspections; and 4) violations and recommendations.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of General Services. Design and Construction

Access Restrictions

Information about identified workers who suffered injuries during South Mall construction is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law, Personal Privacy Protection Law, and other statutes. Archivist must review records to identify disclosable information.

Title

General negative files

Series Number

19127

Summary

These black and white negatives provide images of historic sites and other tourist attractions statewide. Prints from the negatives have been used in public relations campaigns to foster economic development and tourism in all regional areas of the state. The negatives are housed in envelopes that are consecutively numbered, and there is no index available.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Economic Development. Bureau of Media Services

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Meeting minutes of regional mental health facilities directors

Series Number

B1503

Summary

This series consists of minutes of meetings of directors of regional mental health facilities. Minutes typically include memoranda; budget information; statistical tables; resolutions; agendas; plans and reports; and narratives of discussions. Topics include interpretation and impact of regulations; relationships between the local facilities and other government entities; staffing and salaries; outside contracting of services; deinstitutionalization of patients; budgets and funding; physical facilities; and centralization of services.

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Records regarding bonds for the New York and Erie Railroad Company

Series Number

A0912

Summary

This series from the Comptroller's Office consists of records of bonds of the New York and Erie Railroad Company. The records include a list of bonds, correspondence relating to the assignment of bonds. Information provided includes dates, assignee and the dollar amount of bonds.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Wholesale price and arrival reports

Series Number

13436

Summary

This series consists of wholesale price reports for fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, butter, cheese, and poultry. These records were created to provide information for agricultural traders and for use by those who made decisions relating to production and marketing.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Agriculture and Markets. Market Services

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Annual reports of educational programs

Series Number

B1517

Summary

This series consists of the annual report of the Education Department of Albion Training School to the Commissioner of Correction. Reports include an analysis of inmate population; characteristics and description of the objectives of the program; a detailed description of the administration of the program, proposals for future improvement of the program; detailed statistic on inmates enrolled in specific classes; a descriptive list of educational activities and sample case histories to illustrate need and improvements.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Correction

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Letter books

Series Number

B0609

Summary

This series consists of transcribed or press copies of outgoing letters of the Attorney General and his Deputy. Many of the letters are legal opinions, though only a few are numbered and designated as such. The letters concern all aspects of state government, including lands, prisons, canals, elections, court actions brought by the people, and operations of the Attorney General's office.

Creator

• New York (State). Attorney General's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Estrayed New York City Court records

Series Number

J7000

Summary

This series consists mostly of records generated by New York City courts during the 19th Century including the Mayor's Court; Court of Common Pleas; Superior Court; Justice Courts and Police Court. Records include depositions, petitions of imprisoned debtors for release, insolvent assignments, summonses, complaints, judgment rolls, affidavits, writs of fieri facias and payments. Also included are vouchers and payroll records that were audited by the New York City Department of Finance. Records are closed pending arrangement.

Creator

• New York (State). Court of Appeals

Access Restrictions

Closed pending arrangement.

Title

Declarations

Series Number

J0009

Summary

These records documenting pleadings of plaintiffs and defendants in common law actions include declarations of plaintiffs, defendant's pleas, replications, rejoinders, surrejoinders, cognovits, demurrers, reports of referees, reports of damages awarded, and writs of inquiry. The series contains plaintiffs' declarations, which were the initial pleadings in common law actions. The declaration was made out by the plaintiff's attorney after the defendant had been arrested by a writ of capias ad respondendum.

Creator

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

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Governor Alfred E. Smith central subject and correspondence files

Series Number

13682_53A

Summary

Alfred E. Smith served four terms as governor of New York. He is best remembered for advocating a comprehensive program aimed at reforming the administration of state government. His central subject and correspondence files pertain to an array of topics of critical importance during the post-World War I era and the 1920s. Topics of special interest include postwar readjustment, reorganization of state government, enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment (prohibition), industrial relations, and Moreland Act investigations of state agencies.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor (1919-1920, 1923-1928: Smith)

Access Restrictions

Access to certain records documenting Moreland Act investigations is restricted. Records are subject to review by State Archives staff prior to disclosure.

Title

Improper practice charges and legal suits (litigated)

Series Number

16228

Summary

This series documents improper practice charges that were filed with the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) for cases involving actions such as the use of contract employees, working conditions and hours, gender-based position qualifications, and disciplinary actions. Individual case files include charges, motion correspondence with agencies and union, investigation notes and reports, transcripts of testimony, state's response to the charge, and other research materials needed. Some records are restricted.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor's Office of Employee Relations. Legal Division

Access Restrictions

Access to attorney-client privileged correspondence, attorney work-product, settlement drafts, and certain inter-agency correspondence in this series is restricted pursuant to New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Section 87(2)(g).

Title

Reports of client deaths in methadone treatment programs

Series Number

13350

Summary

These files contain reports of deaths of clients in various methadone treatment programs located throughout New York State. The reports provide a small, concentrated body pertaining to the medical histories of heroin addicts. Records are restricted.

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

Daily reports of infractions and punishments

Series Number

B1271

Summary

This series consists of a daily log listing infractions of prison rules committed by individuals incarcerated at Auburn and corrections officers and penalties imposed. A few entries relate to complaints by incarcerated individuals. Information recorded daily includes name and consecutive number; number of previous offenses or complaints; name of officer making report; offense or complaint (e.g., fighting, smoking, refusing work, improper sick leave); action or penalty imposed (e.g., counseled, confined, reprimanded); and number of days lost.

Creator

• Auburn Correctional Facility

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution photograph file

Series Number

15912

Summary

This series consists of photographic prints, film negatives, color slides, and at least one videotape of materials produced by the New York State Bicentennial Commission to publicize/illustrate the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. Images include portraits of notable persons; historic structures, scenes, artifacts, and documents; illustrative and promotional materials; and program materials from special events.

Creator

• New York State Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Outgoing correspondence relating to prisons, the Onondaga Salt Springs, and the U.S. Deposit Fund

Series Number

A1359

Summary

This series consists of correspondence from the Comptroller and Deputy Comptroller containing topics such as payments of vouchers for building and expenditures of prisons; land purchases; interest on funds for prisons; and requests for annual financial reports.

Creator

• New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Register of visitors to the State Capitol building

Series Number

A0047

Summary

The series consists of pages from a register of visitors to the New York State Capitol at Albany. Entries include date, name (signature) of visitor and place (city) of residence.

Creator

• New York (State). Executive Department

Access Restrictions

A0047-78: Restricted in part because of severe burn damage.Use under supervision of an archivist.

Title

Institutional reference file

Series Number

A4221

Summary

This series consists of reports gathered by the Commission in its investigation of mental institutions throughout the country. Most are annual reports from state mental health agencies, private charitable organizations, hospitals, asylums, and schools in other states. Also included is correspondence relating to the Commission's request for information. Some reports are from New York institutions.

Creator

• New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient

Access Restrictions

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