New York State Education Department Office of State History Local Records on Microfilm

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
The series consists of microfilm copies of local public and private records from approximately 200 New York State communities. Included is film of such historically valuable local records as state censuses; county, town, village, and city government records; records of religious, public and non-public educational and fraternal organizations; records of commercial enterprises; military records; and records of individuals, land transactions, and cemeteries. Most of the records date from prior to 1850.
Title
Local records on microfilm
Quantity
8 cubic feet; 400 rolls of 35mm microfilm
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A0768
Creator
Scope and Content Note

The series consists of microfilm copies of local public and private records from approximately 200 New York State communities. Included is film of such historically valuable local records as state censuses; county, town, village, and city government records; records of religious, public and non-public educational and fraternal organizations; records of commercial enterprises; military records; and records of individuals, land transactions, and cemeteries. Most of the records date from prior to 1850.

Alternate Formats Available

Microfilm: 329 reels : 35 mm. American Revolution Bicentennial Commission project microfilm.

This series is indexed by Series B1850, Index to local records on microfilm.

Other Finding Aids

A published finding aid entitled "Local Government Records on Microfilm in the New York State Archives" (Albany, 1979) is available.

Reel list.

Administrative Information

Location of Originals

Originals held by local government.

Custodial History

Most records were filmed during 1974-1976 as part of a joint effort by the New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission and the Office of State History (State Education Department). Some film for records in Warren and Livingston counties and selected state censuses was obtained from the Genealogical Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Access Restrictions

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

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