Research

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Creator:

New York (State). Education Department. Division of Adult Education and Library Extension

 

 

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An amendment to the State Constitution, approved on November 8, 1921, required all voters registering after January 1, 1922 to be able to read and write English. Certification of literacy by the Board of Regents was established by legislation in 1923. Literacy certificates were issued by the Regents .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor

 

 

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This series is comprised of letters of instruction to the Western Division Engineer's Office from the office of the State Engineer and Surveyor regarding the construction and repair of the Barge Canal. The letters contain instructions on surveying; repairs; requisitions; plans; estimates; contracts; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

New York (State). Canal Investigating Commission

 

 

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This series consists of instructions, specifications, profiles, cost estimates and accounts, correspondence, photographs, and other documents relating to proposed improvements to the Erie, Champlain, and Oswego Canals. The Canal Investigating Commission investigated work already done on enlarging and .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

New York (State). Education Department. Division of Adult Education and Library Extension

 

 

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The Victory Book Campaign was a nationwide effort to collect books for members of the armed forces. New York State's participation in the Victory Book Campaign was coordinated by the Bureau of Library Extension. These records relate to the acquisition, shipping, and distribution of books; publicity .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

New York House of Refuge

 

 

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This typescript volume instructs inmates working as clerks in their duties and responsibilities. General instructions urge courtesy, obedience, discretion, etc. Specific instructions regarding filling out forms, carrying messages, updating records, and other duties instruct clerks working for: the Assistant .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives