Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York State Museum
Abstract:
Series consists of records related to all phases of the design and construction of the New York State Museum's permanent galleries, including exhibit scripts, design concepts, production notes, audiovisual materials, floor plans, and exhibit layouts. Record types also include photographs, slides, artist .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Clinton Prison (Dannemora, N.Y.)
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These photographs of Clinton Prison, mostly from 1932-1945, depict buildings and facilities, such as prison shop; barber shop; kitchen; mess hall; reservoir; athletic facilities; and hospitals. Also depicted are locations of accidents, assaults, suicides, and other special occurrences. Also included .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
The series consists of film (nitrate) negatives of canal sites and structures which represent the first general use of photography by the state's canal departments. The negatives were apparently prepared as part of a systematic documentation of structural problems with the canal, especially in the eastern .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State Museum
Abstract:
This series contains photographs, slides, negatives, and contact sheets that were produced as part of staff research in developing and designing New York State Museum exhibits. These records depict state agriculture, industry, the natural environment, transportation, educational institutions, and historic .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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New York (State). Department of Health. Bureau of Communications Production. Photography Unit
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Series:
14655
Dates:
circa 1920-1983
Abstract:
Records consist of photographs created by the Photography Unit that were used in Department of Health publications, exhibits, training aids, news releases, annual reports, and presentations. Topics covered by the photographs include department operations and public health activities in the state including .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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New York (State). Department of Economic Development. Bureau of Media Services
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These black and white negatives provide images of historic sites and other tourist attractions statewide. Prints from the negatives have been used in public relations campaigns to foster economic development and tourism in all regional areas of the state. The negatives are housed in envelopes that are .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. Division of Public Relations
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This series contains over thirty-six printer's offset plate negatives set on woodblocks. The negatives were used in the publication of the Official Bulletin and Defense Digest, both published to keep volunteers and administrators informed of War Council activities. The reversed halftone images depict .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State Science Service
Abstract:
This series consists of photographic prints and negatives used to illustrate an article titled "Small Conoidal Shells of Uncertain Affinities," written by State Paleontologist Dr. Donald W. Fisher. The article deals with fossil tentaculitids and other fossil creatures found throughout the U.S., Canada, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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New York (State). Office of General Services. Design and Construction. Design Division
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Series:
B1782
Dates:
1886, 1949-1969, 1999
Abstract:
This series consists of photographs and drawings of aerial views of New York State institutions. Most photographs document existing structures and planned construction. Some items include date of photography, flight height, camera used, lens focal length, and approximate index scale. Several photographs .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State Museum
Abstract:
This series consists of correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, drafts of scientific publications, manuals/bulletins on state parks, research notes, field work expenses and results, and publication clippings. The records document the public and private activities of the assistant directors..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Fairchild Aerial Surveys, inc. New York office
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Series:
B1598
Dates:
1941-1957
Abstract:
This series consists of photographic negatives and positive prints of low-altitude, oblique aerial views of a variety of New York State sites, produced by the New York office of Fairchild Aerial Surveys (a commercial firm) during the years 1946-1949, 1951, and 1957. The reason the photography was done .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
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Series:
B1632
Dates:
1975-1976
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These photographic and other materials created by the New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission document the New York Festival Barge known as the "Bicentennial Barge." The images show the barge, crew members, visitors, exhibits, demonstrations, performances, displays, speakers, and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Rome Developmental Center (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series includes photographs, negatives, videocassettes and slides produced by or specifically for the Rome Developmental Center and its predecessors..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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New York State Theatre Institute
Abstract:
This series includes slides, photographic prints, and photographic negatives created to publicize the New York State Theatre Institute's productions. Prints and slides are in both color and black and white, and generally depict scenes from various productions and close-up shots of actors in costume. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Agricultural and Industrial School
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These negative photographs depict the New York State Agricultural and Industrial School's new facility at Industry, New York, which was completed in 1907. Most negatives provide views of: farm land; grounds; building interiors; physical facilities; and inmates, school officers, and visitors..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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New York (State). Office of Mental Health
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These undated black-and-white photographs and negatives depict Long Island state mental hospital facilities, buildings, staff, and patients. The hospitals shown are Pilgrim State Hospital, Central Islip State Hospital, and Kings Park State Hospital..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Hudson River State Hospital (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.)
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This series consists of black and white negatives, glass plate negatives, and glass lantern slides that depict Hudson River State Hospital facilities, patients, staff, and hospital activities..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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New York (State). Newark Developmental Disabilities Services Office
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Series:
B2634
Dates:
1920-1990
Abstract:
This series consists of photographic images collected by the Newark State School (later Newark Developmental Center). The images document daily activities of staff and patients, as well as special occasions..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution
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Series:
15912
Dates:
1987-1989
Abstract:
This series consists of photographic prints, film negatives, color slides, and at least one videotape of materials produced by the New York State Bicentennial Commission to publicize/illustrate the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. Images include portraits of notable persons; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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New York (State). Office of the Special Prosecutor for Investigation of the New York City Criminal Justice System
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Series:
16012
Dates:
1960-1975
Abstract:
The Knapp Commission was charged with identifying "patterns of corruption" within the New York City Police Department and investigating administrative procedures and operations for dealing with corruption. Records in this series include hearing transcripts, interview notes, complaint forms, questionnaires, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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