Research

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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

 

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Creator:

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

 

3

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 .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

4

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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

 

5

Creator:

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

 

6

Creator:

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

 

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Creator:

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

 

8

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 .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

9

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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

 

10

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

 

11

Creator:

New York State Institution for the Blind

 

 

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This series provides a breakdown of the sources of the institution's assets and liabilities. Debits and credits are shown and totaled at the bottom of each page. Grand totals appear for each month. Entries are recorded in the following categories: inventory; general and school room furniture; music; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

12

Creator:

New York State Institution for the Blind

 

 

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This series consists of ledger accounts for the Institute of the Blind, created while the institution's facilities in Batavia were under construction. Entries are listed under categories such as construction, steam heating apparatus, and furniture, as well as by individual company account names. Each .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

13

Creator:

New York State School for the Blind

 

 

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This series consists of an annual report of accounts of the State School for the Blind. Included are monthly disbursements; annual receipts; "cost per capita,"; and occasionally number of employees on individual accounts. Account categories include information on officers and employees; managers' expenses; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

14

Creator:

New York State Institution for the Blind

 

 

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This series is a ledger of individual counties' accounts with the institution. The accounts appear to record charges to and payments by counties for expenses of students. Accounts include dates, students' names, and amounts credited or debited..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

15

Creator:

New York State Institution for the Blind

 

 

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This series consists of annual, quarterly, and monthly financial statements sent to the State Comptroller by the Institution for the Blind. The statements provide summary information on receipts from the state treasury, counties, and sales of products manufactured at the institution; and disbursements .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

16

Creator:

New York State School for the Blind

 

 

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This series consists of ledger accounts for supplies and expenditures funded by special legislative appropriations to the State School for the Blind. Accounts are for food and other supplies, and special appropriations such as musical instruments, building repairs, typewriters, library books, and grounds .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

17

Creator:

New York State School for the Blind

 

 

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This series consists of a variety of ledger accounts documenting costs or charges for institution maintenance, expenses, and student support. The majority of the accounts pertain to private companies, but others apparently refer to individual students. Other distinct accounts pertain to individual counties, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

18

Creator:

Thomas Indian School

 

 

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This series consists of monthly reports detailing the receipts and expenses of the Thomas Indian School. The school was originally incorporated as a private institution, but received state aid. Reports include general fund receipts and disbursements summary; bank statements and certificate of indebtedness; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

Thomas Indian School

 

 

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This series consists of correspondence, reports, publicity materials, deeds, and court records dealing with the founding, operation, and administration of the Thomas Indian School. Much of the correspondence concerns enrollment of Indian children at the school and placement of graduates at other institutions .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives