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Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
This series records what commissions have been transferred to the appropriate county clerk's office. Each entry records the date the commission was sent, how sent, commission type, number, and occasionally the last names of appointees. The volumes are arranged alphabetically by county..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
This series consists of minute books compiled by the Council of Appointment. The Council selected individuals to fill non-elective offices. The minute books record the date and place of each council meeting, the names of the members present, and appointments made by the council. Volumes contain civil .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
This series appears to be an index to one of the earlier volumes in State Archives series A1852, Record of commissions by the Governor and the Senate, 1823-1927, that does not have an index..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
The secretary of state's office was responsible for records in these commissions which appointed the secretary as the clerk to the Council of Appointment. This series consists of bound volumes of copies of commissions of office, the original of which was sent to the appointee. The volumes record commissions .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
This series consists of official copies of Senate resolutions confirming the governor's nomination of candidates for appointive office. The resolutions contain the appointee's name, residence, office, date of resolution, and the signatures of the president and clerk of the senate..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Secretary of State
Abstract:
This volume lists appointments of civil and military officers of the State of New York. It was prepared as an index to the first volume of the minutes of the Council of Appointment, which was destroyed in the Capitol fire of 1911. It provides the page number in the destroyed volume where the full citation .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
These files contain petitions for appointments, proceedings of courts martial, military commissions, lists of appointed county officials, letters of recommendation, and a small quantity of financial records. The records are in fragile condition due to burn damage..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Title:
Series:
A1848
Dates:
1784-1932
Abstract:
This series consists of bound volumes listing appointments of state elected officials, including judges but excluding members of the Legislature.The appointment abstracts provide the name of the office, appointee's name, date of appointment and occasionally term of office..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
This series consists of notices of appointment of lesser state officials. Most concern appointments to departments of state government. Some local and county level appointments are included. Notices usually include the name of the appointee; residence; office of appointment; effective date; notice date .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Title:
Series:
B0006
Dates:
1850-1962
Abstract:
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 .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Title:
Series:
B0007
Dates:
1850-1908
Abstract:
This series consists of abstracts probably provided by the Secretary of State's office accounting for the expiration date of the terms of office of commissioners of deeds in other states, territories and foreign countries. Volume 1 lists the appointee's name; residence; commission date and the previous .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Title:
Series:
B0008
Dates:
1850-1930
Abstract:
This series consists of notices of appointments, correspondence and written oaths submitted to the Secretary of State by the Commissioner of Deeds. The oaths contain the name of the appointee, office to which the person was appointed, location and date..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
This Series consists of index cards recording appointments of county officials throughout the state. The cards contain information on the name of office, officer's name and address (city only) and date of appointment. The cards are arranged alphabetically by counties and therein by name of county office .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Title:
Series:
B0012
Dates:
1923-1927
Abstract:
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 .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series contains nominations for the position of Harbor Master of the Port of New York. The Harbor Master was responsible for regulating and stationing all ships and vessels in the stream of the East and North rivers within the limits of the city of New York. The letters are addressed to the Governor .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
This series consists of thirty-five bound volumes and six folders of executive orders issuing commissions for a variety of non-elective offices. The orders are directed to the Secretary of State and ask that commissions be attested and sent to the individuals appointed by the governor..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
New York (State). Secretary of State
Title:
Series:
A1854
Dates:
1769-1827
Abstract:
The series consists of commissions and discharges issued for all appointive positions as well as pardons issued by the governor. The series was generated by the colonial governor, and after the organization of the state, the council of appointment. The bulk of the series records commissions and appointments; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
This series consists of bound volumes which record governors' appointments of notaries public. The registers provide the notary public's name, date of commission, expiration of term, and in whose place the individual was appointed. New York City appointments are covered in separate volumes..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
This series consists of copies of commissions of notaries public; originals are held by county or municipal clerks. Records include a copy of the commission and a list of all the notaries public appointed by day. Carbon copies of the commissions are arranged alphabetically by county and then name. The .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Title:
Series:
B0013
Dates:
1895-1927
Abstract:
This series consists of commissions for notaries public appointed by the governor during legislative recesses. Information includes appointee name, residence by town, commission date, expiration date of term in office, county of appointment, and the names of the acting governor, deputy secretary of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives