Research

1

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New York (State). Education Department

 

 

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This series contains records of closed two-year and four-year degree-granting colleges and universities established in response to the needs of veterans returning from WWII and eligible for government education benefits..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

2

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Central New York School for the Deaf

 

 

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This series contains the official records of students formerly enrolled at the Central New York School for Deaf-Mutes (later Central New York School for the Deaf). The typical file contains general background information on the student, health reports, hearing tests, psychological evaluations, speech .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

3

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New York State School for the Deaf at Rome

 

 

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The series is a partial set of published annual reports produced by the New York Institution for Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb, prepared by its directors and submitted to the legislature. Included with the reports are some separate reports "in relation to the Deaf and Dumb" prepared by the secretary .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

4

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New York (State). Department of Public Instruction

 

 

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This series consists of Richmond County teacher certification records including name; address; age, number of terms taught; previous certification; examination dates; numerical scores in examination subject areas; and number, grade, and certificate issue date. Also included are names of persons granted .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

5

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Central New York School for the Deaf

 

 

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The series consists of copies of minutes for various meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Central New York Institution for Deaf Mutes (renamed the central New York School for the Deaf). Included with the minutes are reports of the executive and other board-appointed committees, as well as copies .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

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Central New York Institution for Deaf Mutes

 

 

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This series consists of a microfilm copy of one volume used to record daily journal entries of receipts and disbursements made at the Central New York Institution for Deaf Mutes, a privately owned institution that received state and local government funding to support deaf mute children. Expenses include .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

7

Creator:

Central New York Institution for Deaf Mutes

 

 

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The series consists of a microfilm copy of one volume containing information on students appointed to the Central New York Institution for Deaf Mutes (later known as the New York State School for the Deaf at Rome) from October 1875 through November 1918. The register primarily lists dates of appointment .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children

 

 

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This series consists of a journal listing trustees, instructors, Indian children, visitors, and contributors. Information includes a list of trustees including name, address, election date, and remarks on position held; list of children admitted to the asylum including name, Indian nation, reservation, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

9

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Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children

 

 

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This series contains signed contracts between parents or guardians and the asylum's superintendent authorizing placement of children in the asylum for "care, education and support". Each agreement contains the parent/guardian's name and address; child's name, sex, Indian nation, age, destitute or orphan .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

10

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Thomas Indian School

 

 

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The series consists of a one-volume manuscript roll of visitors to the Thomas Indian School over a twenty-five year period. Entries include visitor's name, address, and date of visit..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

11

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Central New York School for the Deaf

 

 

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These reports from Central New York Institution for Deaf Mutes were submitted each fiscal year to corporate members and benefactors by the school's board of trustees. Continuing to operate as a private facility known as Central New York School for the Deaf, it became a state facility in 1963. Some reports .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

12

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New York State Institution for the Blind

 

 

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This series contains daily financial transactions for provisions, supplies, equipment, and purchase or repair expenditures incurred during the course of the Institute for the Blind's operations and activities. Transactions are listed for equipment and supplies relating to farming, broom making, beadwork, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

13

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New York State Institution for the Blind

 

 

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This series lists information on the quantity, description, and value of durable and expendable items in the institution's inventory including furniture and other household furnishings; farm and shop machinery, tools, and implements; livestock; musical instruments; food and provisions; medicine; and .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

14

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New York State Institution for the Blind

 

 

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This series documents the institution's cash disbursements and receipts. Information includes the date, description, check number, and transaction amount. Cash receipts include those from the school superintendent, the state, and various counties. Disbursements include those for salaries, food, and .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

15

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New York State Institution for the Blind

 

 

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This series consists of a journal of accounts, apparently for students, kept at the Institution for the Blind. Entries include the account (student) name and number and a description and amount of each transaction. Most transactions are disbursements of funds for the purchase or repair of clothing debited .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

16

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New York State Institution for the Blind

 

 

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This series consists of ledger accounts of students and some special accounts of the institution. Ledgers record receipts and disbursements, most relating to the purchase or repair of clothing or other personal items. Postings include account name (usually student), date, brief description, transaction .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

17

Creator:

New York State Institution for the Blind

 

 

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This series consists of tables accounting for the quantity and cost of food provisions required to operate the institution. As a state operated facility, the institution received general appropriations for its maintenance as well as special appropriations for building and other needs as required. Provisions .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

18

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Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children

 

 

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This series consists of annual reports to the Board of Charities; quarterly reports to the State Comptroller; a report to the State Assembly; and a "Report to Government." The Board of Charities reports summarize receipts, expenditures, and student population changes. The Comptroller reports list receipts .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

19

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New York (State). Education Department. Special Schools Bureau

 

 

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The Special Schools Bureau supervised Indian schools on reservations, schools for the blind and deaf, schools for adults in prison, and the New York State Nautical School. This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, reports, legislation, newspaper clippings, and samples of students' work. Topics .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

20

Creator:

New York State Institution for the Blind

 

 

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This series primarily consists of a record of the Institution for the Blind's expenditures for food, merchandise, contracted repair work, and construction materials. Also included are payroll lists for officers and teachers; entries for per diem labor; salary increases; authorized back pay; and a salary .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives