Research

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Creator:

University of the State of New York. Board of Regents

 

 

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Abstract:  

The year 1959 marked the 175th anniversary of the 1784 establishment of the New York State Board of Regents. This series consists of a proclamation by Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller designating May 1, 1959 as "Board of Regents Day" and concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly memorializing 1794 .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

New York (State). State Commission of the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition

 

 

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Abstract:  

The series consists of log books of visitors attending celebrations of the 150th anniversary of the American Revolution. Volumes are labeled for Federal Hall, Philadelphia, and for Washington's Headquarters, Newburgh-on-the Hudson, during the Sesquicentennial International Exhibition. The records give .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

University of the State of New York. Planning Committee for the Shrine for the Emancipation Proclamation

 

 

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This series contains files kept by the secretary relate to the Planning Committee for the Shrine for the Emancipation Proclamation activities. The series provides information on the work of the committee, design of the proposed shrine, and other displays of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

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

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series contains correspondence, ephemera, reports, newspaper articles, questionnaires, and financial records of statewide observances related to the 150th anniversary of the American Revolution and Sullivan-Clinton Campaign of 1779. Other historical observances documented include the Albany Tercentenary; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

Washington's Birthday Celebration Commission

 

 

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Abstract:  

The Washington's Birthday Celebration Commission was a temporary state commission established to cooperate with the federal government in the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington. The bulk of the series consists of reports of the state commission and a variety of pamphlets, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives