Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A0827
Dates:
1799-1820
Abstract:
Abandoned children of slaves were to be supported at the state's expense by the local overseers of the poor. This series contains accounts of expenses of overseers of the poor for the maintenance of children of slaves. The accounts include the name of the town and county; names of overseers of the poor; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Commission on Relief for Widowed Mothers
Title:
Series:
A3111
Dates:
1913-1914
Abstract:
This series consists of a partial log of activities of the office staff of the Commission on Relief for Widowed Mothers along with a tally of office expenses. Entry headings include work; phones (incoming and outgoing calls); calls or reports by staff; and notes of interviews, meetings, and conferences .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Commission to Examine Laws Relating to Child Welfare
Title:
Series:
A0018
Dates:
1922
Abstract:
The series consists of transcripts and correspondence of the Chair of the Commission to Examine Laws Relating to Child Welfare and reflects the commission's initiatives in investigating the operation and effect of laws relating to child welfare. Also included are statements of expenditures, staff salary .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Commission on Relief for Widowed Mothers
Abstract:
The series consists of legislative summaries, reports, speeches, conference papers, articles, newspaper clippings, and other material gathered by the commission to aid its investigation into the issue of providing pension relief to mothers. Records include sample legislation and testimony from other .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). Commission on Relief for Widowed Mothers
Title:
Series:
A3106
Dates:
1913-1914
Abstract:
The series consists of typescript copies, with infrequent annotations, of testimony given to the commission and its subcommittees on the question of relief for widowed mothers caring for dependent children. The commission, as authorized by Chapter 588 of the Laws of 1913, called representatives of many .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Commission on Relief for Widowed Mothers
Title:
Series:
A3107
Dates:
1913-1915
Abstract:
The series consists of administrative correspondence of the Secretary of the Commission on Relief for Widowed Mothers with state officials and representatives of charitable organizations relating to the commission's investigation and report. Subjects include information on efforts to provide relief .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children
Abstract:
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
8
Creator:
Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children
Title:
Series:
A1910
Dates:
1881-1896
Abstract:
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 .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
Thomas Indian School
Abstract:
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
10
Creator:
New York (State). Commission on Relief for Widowed Mothers
Title:
Series:
A3110
Dates:
1910-1913
Abstract:
The series lists information on cases of children of widows in New York and Bronx counties who were committed to institutions by children's court justices. The extracts include information on children, mostly teenagers, who were committed for theft, assault, truancy, immorality, parental neglect, or .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York State Institution for the Blind
Abstract:
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
12
Creator:
New York State Institution for the Blind
Abstract:
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 .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York State Institution for the Blind
Abstract:
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
14
Creator:
New York State Institution for the Blind
Abstract:
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
15
Creator:
New York State Institution for the Blind
Abstract:
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
16
Creator:
New York State Institution for the Blind
Abstract:
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
17
Creator:
Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children
Title:
Series:
B0644
Dates:
1881-1893
Abstract:
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
18
Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Division of Vocational and Extension Education
Abstract:
The series consists primarily of memoranda and preliminary subcommittee reports (often including statistical summaries and charts) produced by the Committee on Special Classes which made recommendations for future programs, examined, commented on and set provisions for the education of "exceptional" .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
Creator:
New York (State). Treasurer's Office
Title:
Series:
A3211
Dates:
1797-1806
Abstract:
The volume includes records of payments made by the state treasurer for the maintenance of the children of slaves, a partial index (by name of city, village, or town) to an unidentified set of records, and records apparently dealing with prison construction work. The abandonment accounts include date .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State Institution for the Blind
Abstract:
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
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