Research

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Creator:

New York (State). Department of State. Bureau of Miscellaneous Records

 

 

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This series contains the original, signed and engrossed acts passed by the State Legislature beginning in the year 1778. Each law contains the text of the bill, the signatures of the speaker of the Assembly, president of the Senate , and the governor with date signed. On the reverse of the final page .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

New York (State). Department of State. Bureau of Miscellaneous Records

 

 

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This series contains executive orders issued by the governor through the use of the implied powers granted to him by the State Constitution. Executive orders generally fall into one of the following categories: ceremonial or political pronouncements, gubernatorial ordinance, and orders relating to administrative .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

New York (State). Department of State. Bureau of Miscellaneous Records

 

 

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This series consists of certified copies of laws passed by cities, counties, towns, and villages. Each document includes a certified copy of the law and a page giving the name of the municipality, title of law, and its number. The physical form of the laws varies greatly. The laws are arranged alphabetically .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

New York (State). Department of State. Bureau of Miscellaneous Records

 

 

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The bulk of this series consists of letters sent to the New York State Secretary of State from local government officials and state legislators announcing resignations, deaths, or removals from office. Some of the letters are submitted from the officials themselves, whereas others simply announce that .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

New York (State). Department of State. Bureau of Miscellaneous Records

 

 

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This series consists of original signed proclamations issued by the governor to formally notify the people of the state on matters of law, policy, or custom affecting them, or to designate exclusive times for commemoration or observance of special events. The proclamations were filed with the Secretary .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Department of State. Bureau of Miscellaneous Records

 

 

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This series consists primarily of resolutions by county legislative bodies and responses to questionnaires filed with the Department of State relating to village incorporation and changes to the boundaries of incorporated villages. Related maps documenting village boundaries and boundary alterations .........

 

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New York State Archives