Research

1

Creator:

New York (State). Department of State

 

 

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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

 

2

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New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee on Legislative Practices and Procedures

 

 

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The series consists of a card file on approximately 200 employees of each joint legislative committee in existence in 1958. The card file includes name, address, job title, and salary of each employee, and was used to study joint legislative committee hiring practices..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

New York State Archives and Records Administration

 

 

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This series consists of file conversion cards used by the New York State Archives to track its holdings. The series includes cards that provide old collection number, accession number, and new series number; cards that provide new series numbers along with series titles and shelf locations; and cards .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

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New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History

 

 

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This series indexes photographs of historic sites, Series A0245, taken as part of Works Progress Administration work for a historical album of New York State that was never published. The index is arranged alphabetically by county. At the end are sequences for covered bridges, octagon buildings, and .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

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New York (State). Superintendent of Public Works

 

 

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This series consists of a card index to unidentified contract files. The index seems to refer to expenses, correspondence, maps, and field books primarily of the Middle Division. This is not a working index and is retained for internal use only..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

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New York (State). Bureau of Wildlife

 

 

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This series consists of approximately 25,000 data cards which were used by Herpetological Atlas Project volunteers to record observations of herpetofauna (amphibians and reptiles). Information recorded on each card includes the names of species observed, the date and location of observation, and the .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

7

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New York (State). Education Department. Office of the Professions

 

 

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The series consists of microfilmed teacher certification cards. The cards provide summary information about individuals certified to teach in New York State. Information includes name; date of birth; gender; social security number; college(s); degrees; date awarded; certification type; field; issuance .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission

 

 

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The General Wage Investigation data cards provide background information for reports and recommendations on wage legislation. The 70,000 cards compiled by field agents detail information about the wages and personal history of employees in four industries: department stores, shirt and collar factories, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission

 

 

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Factory Investigation Commission staff recorded their assignments to conduct factory surveys on these appointment cards. The cards contain information on: the firm visited; owner's name, date of scheduled visit; and the field agent assigned to do the research..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

10

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New York (State). Public Service Commission

 

 

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Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

11

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New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series is an index to series A0273, Survey of Maps of Lands in New York State. The maps of surveys were made for landholders, for partitioning of land, and for disposition of as yet unappropriated state lands..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

12

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series indexes Series A4016, Records of Surveys and Maps of State Lands. The index has multiple alphabetical sequence, includes various topical entries such as islands, surnames, geographical place names, certificates, lakes, and municipalities; and special subject categories such as county and .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

13

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Eastern New York Reformatory

 

 

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This series consists of record cards containing summary information for approximately 900 male inmates incarcerated from approximately 1896 to 1906. Each card contains information on inmate's crime and sentence, criminal history, and terms of release..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

14

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New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of Examinations and Testing

 

 

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This series consists of 3" x 5" cards used to administer Regents College Scholarships. These cards provide the following information about each state scholar: name; address; college; scholarship number and series (year); and date of issuance..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

15

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Adirondack Correctional Treatment and Evaluation Center

 

 

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This series consists of summary information on inmate discipline at Adirondack Correctional Treatment and Evaluation Center. Information includes inmate's name and number; original institution; alias; jail time; date eligible for parole; maximum expiration date; crimes; criminal act; value of money .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

 

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This is apparently the original, incomplete card file that partially indexes charges, complaints and investigations in Series A0531, Investigation Case Files. The case files relate to investigations, conducted by the governor or by commissioners appointed by the governor, into charges of misconduct .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

17

Creator:

New York (State). Auditor General

 

 

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This series indexes copies of accounts audited by the Auditor General for obligations incurred by the state (Series A0870)..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

18

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New York (State). Comptroller's Office

 

 

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This series indexes bundled expenditure records in Series A0013, Abstracts, Check Rolls, and Vouchers for Canal Expenditures. The index is arranged by canal, then by year, and then by name of superintendent of repairs..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

19

Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

 

 

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This series consists of a card index to Series A1057, Statements of tolls on canal passenger boats. Arranged chronologically by year and then alphabetically by name of boat; the index lists name of boat, city of origin, and date of toll. No passenger names are given..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

20

Creator:

Western Reformatory for Women

 

 

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This accretion consists of record cards for approximately 900 female inmates incarcerated from approximately 1956 to 1970. Cards contain summary personal information and information regarding each inmate's crime, sentence, and terms of release..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives