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101
Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Examinations Division
Title:
Series:
A0073
Dates:
1892-1917
Abstract:
University of the State of New York (USNY) diplomas were awarded to graduates of approved college programs who also successfully passed an examination administered by the University. These "University degrees" were intended to represent higher achievement than did an ordinary college degree. These volumes .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
102
Creator:
New York (State). State Historian
Title:
Series:
A0131
Dates:
1763-1818
Abstract:
This proposed publication, prepared by the State historian, consists of transcripts of correspondence and a few related documents of Revolutionary War Colonel Peter Gansevoort, commander of the Third New York Line regiment. Included are chronological and alphabetical lists of Gansevoort documents..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
103
Creator:
New York (State). Secretary of State
Abstract:
This series consists of fragmentary correspondence sent by local school officials to the secretary of state in his capacity as ex officio superintendent of common schools. Most correspondence is relates to requests and advertisements printed in the "District School Journal." Other items include a letter .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
104
Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History
Abstract:
This series contains teaching and study notes, reading lists, examination questions, outlines and drafts of papers, a few graded examinations, and some correspondence of James Sullivan prior to his appointment as State Historian in 1916. Courses include American, European, economic, constitutional, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
105
Creator:
New York (State). Legislature
Abstract:
These reports were submitted by town school commissioners to county treasurer's then to the Secretary of State and finally to the legislature. For each school in town the report includes the name of the schoolmaster; number of children taught; and the number of days of instruction provided. This series .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
106
Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of Publications
Title:
Series:
A0471
Dates:
1942-1971
Abstract:
The photographic negatives in this series were created by the Education Department for department publications and to document departmental functions. Sample subjects include: Education Department staff; Board of Regents; visitors to the Education Department; materials held by the New York State Library; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
107
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Public Instruction. Office of the Superintendent
Title:
Series:
A2000
Dates:
1854-1907
Abstract:
The volumes contain copies of letters sent by the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and clerks in the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to local officials and private individuals. Among the subjects addressed are: school taxes assessments; school officials disputes; apportionment .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
108
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Public Instruction. Office of the Superintendent
Title:
Series:
A2001
Dates:
1859-1884
Abstract:
This series of unbound records consists of standardized forms providing detailed information on attendance and expenses of teachers' institutes. Teachers' institutes during this period were usually two week sessions organized and conducted at the county level for the purpose of instructing common school .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
109
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Public Instruction. Office of the Superintendent
Abstract:
This series consists of books of stubs containing copies of telegrams sent by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The telegrams relate to teachers' institutes; apportionment of public funds for schools; appeals to the Superintendent; state normal schools; and routine administrative .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
110
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Public Instruction. Office of the Superintendent
Abstract:
This series consists of telegrams received by the Office of the Superintendent and copies of a few telegrams sent by that office. The telegrams relate to teachers' institutes; authority of and legality of actions by local school officials; apportionment of public money for schools; Indian students; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
111
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Public Instruction. Office of the Superintendent
Title:
Series:
A2006
Dates:
1896-1900
Abstract:
This bound volume contains press copies of letters sent by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to book publishers. The letters relate to the acquisition of books for the State Teachers' Library and many include lists of books accepted or refused for the Library. The State Teachers' Library was .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
112
Creator:
New York State Teachers' Library
Abstract:
These volumes were used to record books loaned to teachers by the State Teachers' Library. This library was established in 1895 in the Department of Public Instruction to loan books by mail to teachers located in rural parts of the State. Entries provide name and address of borrower; name of person .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
113
Creator:
University of the State of New York. Board of Regents
Abstract:
These annual reports from academies, high schools, and academic departments of union free schools provide statistics on operations and programs and were collected to assist the Regents in supervising educational institutions in the State. The reports provide information on the school's finances; property; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
114
Creator:
University of the State of New York. High School Department
Abstract:
The Board of Regents has been required to administer examinations since 1877. These reports by school principals contain summary information on the number of students examined in each subject and the number of passing grades. Included is a list of students taking the examination giving each one's name, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
115
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Public Instruction. Office of the Superintendent
Abstract:
This volume records the local boards and staffs of the state normal and training schools at Albany, Brockport, Buffalo, Cortland, Fredonia, Geneseo, Oswego and Potsdam. The entry for each school provides: local board member - name and appointment date; employees (mostly teachers) - name, date of confirmation, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
116
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Public Instruction. Office of the Superintendent
Abstract:
This series contains lists of graduates from the state normal schools at Albany, Brockport, Buffalo, Cortland, Fredonia, Geneseo, Jamaica, New Paltz, Oneonta, Oswego, Potsdam, and Plattsburgh. For each graduate the following information is provided: name; residence; course of study completed; and date .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
117
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Public Instruction. Office of the Superintendent
Abstract:
This series consists of attendance registers of the thirty-fifth annual meeting of the National Education Association held in Buffalo, 1896. Each entry provides the member's name, residence, date of registration, and occasionally remarks..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
118
Creator:
University of the State of New York. Board of Regents
Abstract:
This series consists of the two election certificates of Andrew S. Draper as the first Commissioner of Education. The Unification Act of 1904 creating the State Education Department, and f the Education Law of 1909 specified that the Commissioner be elected by the legislature until 1910; subsequently .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
119
Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Division of Vocational and Extension Education
Abstract:
This series consist of payroll records from Temporary Emergency Relief Administration (TERA) projects in upstate New York as well as from the Emergency Nursery School Project and part-time Education Department clerical staff hired on TERA funds to work in Albany. The records include weekly payroll sheets .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
120
Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Associate Commissioner and Acting Assistant Commissioner for Vocational and Extension Education
Abstract:
This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, press releases, statistical reports, applications, clippings, and a few blueprints relating to the Education Department's cooperation in the Federal government's National Defense Training Program. These records primarily document the establishment .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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