Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Center on Innovation in Education
Abstract:
In 1967, the commissioner of education initiated a study of decentralization plans by the director of the Center on Innovation in Education. These files resulted from that study and from the Board of Regents' review of the New York City Board of Education's plan for decentralization, proposed in 1969. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Executive Deputy Commissioner's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, reports, clippings, and other materials from the deputy commissioner's office under Lewis A. Wilson (1941-1950), James E. Allen (1950-1955), and Ewald B. Nyquist (1961-1970). The records contain routine administrative material, but also document educational .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
State University of New York. Board of Trustees
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This series contains drafts of State University of New York Board of Trustees meeting minutes, memorandums, reports, meeting agendas, and supporting material pertaining to those agendas..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of Public Instruction. Office of the Superintendent
Abstract:
This series consists of an apparently incomplete, unpublished draft of a revision of the Code of Public Instruction. It contains the "Consolidated School Law" of 1894, as amended, and other statutes relating to education in force in 1897; followed by several chapters explaining and interpreting aspects .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Office of the Commissioner
Title:
Commissioner's files on Joint Legislative Committee to Revise and Simplify the Education Law hearing
Series:
B0465
Dates:
1961-1964
Abstract:
This series consists of materials from a public meeting of the Joint Legislative Committee to Revise and Simplify the Education. Included are official statements from school districts, New York State Assembly members, board of education members, and concerned individuals, mostly opposing centralization .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Commissioner John B. King, Jr.
Abstract:
This series contains correspondence, reports, meeting materials, speeches, and other records documenting the tenure of John B. King Jr. as President of the University of the State of New York and Commissioner of Education of New York State. The series documents the daily operations of the commissioner's .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Commissioner MaryEllen Elia
Abstract:
This series contains correspondence, reports, meeting materials, speeches, and other materials documenting the tenure of MaryEllen Elia as President of the University of the State of New York and Commissioner of Education of New York State. The series documents the daily operations of the commissioner's .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Commissioner's Office
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Series:
B0470
Dates:
1960-1975
Abstract:
The position of Executive Assistant was added to the Commissioner's staff in 1945. This series consists of the files maintained by the Executive Assistant to the Commissioner Allan P. Bradley. They include files related to engagements, legislation, Constitutional Convention, paid travel vouchers, cabinet, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of Public Instruction. Office of the Superintendent
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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
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Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of School District Organization
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Series:
B0477
Dates:
1923-1967
Abstract:
These files document the Bureau's field activities and policy development relating to centralization and reorganization of school districts; district superintendents; legislative proposals; administration of programs specified in legislation; professional organizations; racial imbalance in elementary .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State Advisory Council on Vocational Education
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Series:
B1509
Dates:
1971-1996
Abstract:
This series consists of reports and meeting minutes produced by the New York State Advisory Council on Vocational Education. Among there reports are annual reports to the Board of Regents, biennial reports to the United States Department of Education and Department of Labor, and reports on specific .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Commissioner Lewis A. Wilson
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Series:
W0103
Dates:
1932-1965
Abstract:
The series includes correspondence, reports, meeting materials, press releases, and draft legislation related to Lewis A. Wilson's tenure as commissioner, 1950-1955. Records document the Education Department's role in broader social and political issues, including civil defense and military preparedness; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Commissioner's Office
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Series:
B0471
Dates:
1966-1969
Abstract:
This series contains correspondence, reports, press releases, pamphlets, and news clippings compiled by Administrative Assistant R. Pratt Krull. Topics documented include racial imbalance in schools; pending appeals to the commissioner; education-related legislation; and a test case for decentralization .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
University of the State of New York. Board of Regents
Abstract:
This series documents the monthly meetings of the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. Included are materials sent to regents prior to the meeting, such as meeting agendas, monthly reports from the Commissioner of Education, budget recommendations, and proposed legislation. Also .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Office of the Commissioner
Abstract:
This series consists of subject files maintained by Commissioners Ewald B. Nyquist and James E. Allen'. Included in these files are correspondence, reports, texts commissioner's decisions, and proposals related to desegregation orders. Also included are records documenting the creation of decentralized .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Office of Counsel
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Series:
B0496
Dates:
1842-1904, 1911-2014
Abstract:
This series consists almost entirely of case files of appeals to the chief state school administrative officer by persons contesting the official actions of local school officials, school district meetings, or county treasurers. Each case file contains documents that correspond to the various stages .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Commissioner George D. Stoddard
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Series:
W0101
Dates:
1939-1949
Abstract:
The collection consists of correspondence, publications, reports, meeting minutes, and other materials related to the operation of the New York State Education Department under Commissioner of Education George D. Stoddard. Included are records relating to efforts of the State Education Department to .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Commissioner Francis T. Spaulding
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Series:
W0102
Dates:
1933-1952
Abstract:
This series reflects Francis T. Spaulding's tenure as President of the University of the State of New York and Commissioner of Education of New York State from 1946 to 1950. Included are correspondence, reports, meeting materials, press releases, and other materials related to New York State higher .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Commissioner James E. Allen
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Series:
W0104
Dates:
1939-1976
Abstract:
Commissioner James Edward Allen's subject files consist of correspondence, memoranda, meeting materials, reports, clippings, speeches, press releases, and other materials documenting the activities of the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Topics addressed include administration and financing .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Commissioner Ewald B. Nyquist
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Series:
W0105
Dates:
1950-1977
Abstract:
This series contains correspondence, agendas, meeting minutes, speeches, reports, proposals, and other documents relating to Nyquist's tenure as Commissioner of Education from 1969 to 1977. Files document the Education Department's efforts to influence legislation both in the New York State Legislature .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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