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Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (New York)
Abstract:
This collection contains writs of error filed by the clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature in New York City. The writ required the judge of a trial court to return a transcript of a judgment and related proceedings to the Supreme Court for review and determination. The writ alleges that "manifest .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
42
Creator:
New York (State). Circuit Court (1st Circuit)
Title:
Series:
JN598
Dates:
1784-1786, 1801-1820, 1842
Abstract:
The rough minute books contain minutes of civil trials and other proceedings in regular terms of the Circuit Court and in additional "sittings" in the city and county of New York. Trial minutes include the names of plaintiff and defendant, attorneys, jurors, and witnesses, and may list documents introduced .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (New York)
Title:
Series:
JN999
Dates:
1737-1834
Abstract:
This series contains writs, other court documents, and miscellaneous non-government documents. Among the writs are capias ad respondendum (order to arrest a civil defendant); capias ad satisfaciendum, fieri facias, and scire facias (orders to execute a civil judgment); and venire facias juratores (order .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
44
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Correctional Services
Abstract:
Edgecombe Residential Treatment Facility (formerly Edgecombe Correctional Facility), located in the New York City borough of Manhattan, is a minimum security correctional facility for female inmates and male inmates 18 years of age or older. Inmate case files describe in great detail the family and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
45
Creator:
Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor
Title:
Series:
B2347
Dates:
2012, 2016, 2019
Abstract:
This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, which is responsible for investigating criminal activity and ensuring the fairness of marine terminal hiring and employment practices..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
46
Creator:
Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
Title:
Series:
B2762
Dates:
1996-2006
Abstract:
This series consists of the subject and correspondence files of the former program manager of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC). Topics reflect the duties of the program manager, who was responsible for issuing permits, waivers, and licenses for film productions, theatrical presentations, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
47
Creator:
New York (State). Harbor Commission
Title:
Series:
B2570
Dates:
1856-1857, 1860
Abstract:
This series contains bulkhead line, pierhead line, and encroachment maps of New York Harbor as well as part of the Harlem River, East River, Westchester County, and the shores of Long Island and New Jersey..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
48
Creator:
University of the State of New York. Board of Regents
Abstract:
This series consists of reports to the Board of Regents from the New York City Board of Education recommending amendment of its by-laws with reference to salaries of: principals of parental schools, teachers, substitutes of industrial subjects in trade schools for girls, principals of junior high schools, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
49
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Title:
Series:
B0078
Dates:
1896-1906
Abstract:
Court clerks were required to file an annual return to the Secretary of State's office containing the full names and residences of naturalized citizens, along with the date of their naturalization. This series consists of the names of persons naturalized from 1896-1906 in the New York State Supreme .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
50
Creator:
New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Title:
Series:
15378
Dates:
1976
Abstract:
This series consists of approximately 100 images of tall ships in New York Harbor in 1976. Images depict tall ships from around the world sailing in New York Harbor as part of the American Revolution Bicentennial celebration in July 1976. Images also show navy ships and pleasure craft sailing among .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
51
Creator:
New York (State). Public Service Commission. First District
Title:
Series:
15904
Dates:
1850-1957
Abstract:
This series consists of various documents filed by gas and electric utilities in New York City and adjacent counties as required by state law: copies of certificates of incorporation; transcripts of corporate records relating to changes in capital stock, bond issues, and mortgages; consolidation and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
52
Creator:
New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission
Title:
Series:
A3027
Dates:
1912-1914
Abstract:
These records document the commission's preparation of proposals to consolidate New York City building inspection agencies. The series contains a leaflet of questions regarding proposed legislation; a list of extracts of answers to a questionnaire regarding the establishment of a separate building inspection .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
53
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
This series consists of portfolios of typewritten tabulations "prepared by Cities Census Committee, Inc. to facilitate tabulation of the enumeration of the City of New York, 1925," under the administration of the Secretary of State. Each portfolio contains columns of figures of population arranged by .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
54
Creator:
New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee Appointed to Investigate the Public Service Commissions
Abstract:
These records were produced or gathered during a two-year investigation of the Public Service Commission. Most records relate to the "Thompson Commission's" regulation of transportation companies rather than utility companies. The majority pertain to issues involved in constructing the New York City .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
55
Creator:
Papers of Aaron Burr (Project)
Title:
Series:
JN104
Dates:
approximately 1975-1978
Abstract:
Card indexes document court cases in which Aaron Burr was an attorney or a litigant. Separate card files index plaintiffs, defendants, and attorneys; cases in each court; and cases in chronological order. Courts represented are the New York Supreme Court of Judicature, Court of Chancery, and Court for .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
56
Creator:
New York County (N.Y.). Clerk's Office. Division of Old Records
Title:
Series:
JN109
Dates:
1684-1895
Abstract:
This series is an electronic index of selected data from Series JN103, Card Index to Court of Chancery Enrolled Decrees and Filed Papers and Series JN120, Card Index to Supreme Court and Court of Chancery Documents on Parchment. This spreadsheet serves as an index for documents of the Supreme Court .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
57
Creator:
Commissioners of Records for the City and County of New York
Title:
Series:
JN112
Dates:
1823-1855
Abstract:
Printed volumes list notices of pending suits in equity filed in the New York County Clerk's Office. Each entry includes name of defendant, name of complainant, and date of notice. Courts with equity jurisdiction were the Court of Equity (1823-1829), Court of Chancery (1st Circuit) (1830-1847), and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
58
Creator:
New York County (N.Y.). Clerk's Office. Division of Old Records
Title:
Series:
JN120
Dates:
1684-1848
Abstract:
This card index provides access to documents (mostly on parchment, some on paper) filed by clerks of the Supreme Court of Judicature and Court of Chancery..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
59
Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court (New York County)
Title:
Series:
JN504
Dates:
1799-1859
Abstract:
Most documents in this series are certificates of clerkships of applicants for admission as attorney or counsellor in the Supreme Court of Judicature and (after July 1, 1847) the Supreme Court. Other documents include reports of examiners of candidates for admission; copies of orders admitting attorneys .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
60
Creator:
New York County (N.Y.). Clerk's Office
Title:
Series:
JN509
Dates:
1771-1861
Abstract:
Seven registers contain summary information about bonds filed in the New York County Clerk's Office, by parties to cases in the Supreme Court of Judicature, prior to July 1, 1847, and after that date in the Supreme Court (New York County). Entries in the earlier registers include the date of filing, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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