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Creator:
New York (State). Secretary of State
Abstract:
The series consists of a variety of documents, without apparent relationship, apparently deposited with the Secretary of State as the copy of record. They include records of appointments, fees, and oaths of office; descriptions of city seals and notary public signatures; receipts for company charters; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
These documents relate to official positions over which the Council of Appointment had the power of appointment. The documents include appointments; resignations; petitions of application or recommendation for appointments; and lists of officials..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
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State employees who voluntarily enlisted in the United States service during the Spanish-American War were entitled to pay as public employees from enlistment time until honorable discharge. This series consists of petitions and claims from State employees to the Comptroller's Office for pay due them. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council
Title:
Series:
A3083
Dates:
circa 1944
Abstract:
The Bronx Coordinating Committee for Child Care circulated these petitions requesting the governor to establish adequate child care facilities in New York City. The petitions are on standard printed forms and are signed by residents of Bronx County..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State War Council. War Transportation Committee
Abstract:
The War Transportation Committee was responsible for ensuring that bus routes started during the war did not overlap with existing routes and waste automotive resources. Application for permission was required before initiating new bus lines. This series contains correspondence, petitions, maps, and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
Title:
Series:
A4682
Dates:
circa 1777-1830
Abstract:
This series consists of documents created or collected by the New York State Assembly prior to 1830 and transferred to the office of the secretary of state for preservation. The bulk consists of Revolutionary war soldiers claims for services rendered, supplies furnished, or damages incurred. Other topics .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Office of Counsel
Abstract:
These files contain proposals for central school districts that were approved or rejected by voters. Files include: applications including statistical, financial, and narrative information; memoranda from the Bureau of Rural Administrative Services summarizing local sentiment and expressing the bureau's .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Office of Environmental Quality and Remediation
Abstract:
This series consists of the subject and correspondence files of Eugene J. Leff, Deputy Commissioner for Remediation and Materials Management, and James M. Tierney, Assistant Commissioner for Water Resources. The records reflect the executive level decision and policy making of individuals in these positions .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment
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Series:
B2911
Dates:
1998-2004
Abstract:
This series consists of case files created by the Board on Electric Generation Sitting and the Environment in the process of reviewing applications to construct and site major electric generating facilities..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (New York)
Abstract:
This series includes documents relating to the assignment and sale of property of insolvent debtors who petitioned for relief, or the attachment and sale of property of "absconding, concealed, or non-resident debtors" in response to the petition of creditors. Most of the petitions were directed to the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of State. Bureau of Miscellaneous Records
Abstract:
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 .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Counsel's Office
Abstract:
Education Law, section 216, empowers the State Board of Regents to incorporate colleges, schools, libraries, museums, and other education corporations. The incorporation document is called a charter. This series documents the incorporation and/or dissolution of educational corporations formed by the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Division of Code Enforcement and Administration
Abstract:
The series consists of original decisions on variance petitions issued by the Department of State's Codes Division and by Regional Boards of Review. Files include summaries of grievances and relief sought; findings of fact; conclusions of law; and determinations. Also included are petition files produced .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
Abstract:
These records reflect the Legislature's functions to incorporate schools and colleges and to appropriate funds and grant land for their operation. Included are petitions from entities seeking to incorporate a school; seeking assistance in establishing, maintaining, or expanding a school; seeking funding .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Willard State Hospital (N.Y.)
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Series:
B1430
Dates:
1900-1948
Abstract:
This series consists of court papers, and correspondence relating to legal proceedings involving patients at Willard State Hospital. Material includes notices, petitions, transcripts, and affidavits relating to appointing representatives for legally committed patients to manage their property and affairs .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Utica State Hospital (N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series consists of petitions, certificates of lunacy, and orders of commitment (commitment papers) for patients admitted to Utica State Hospital. Information includes name and residence, information showing existence of insanity; and medical examiners statements concerning alleged insanity. Records .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Supreme Court of Judicature (Geneva)
Abstract:
This series consists of petitions to a Supreme Court justice, commissioner, or judge of a court of common pleas for appointment of a guardian for an infant-defendant, or a next friend (prochein ami) for an infant-plaintiff (a minor could not appear in court)..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Legislature. Senate
Abstract:
This series consists of mainly correspondence, but also reports, minutes of land office commissioners, depositions, memoranda, lists of expenditures and appropriations, petitions, and claims. These may have been the working papers of Senator Thomas Hillhouse. Also included are financial matters such .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State Library
Abstract:
These are small amounts of unrelated archival materials from several sources. They were gathered and retained by the State Library but remained unprocessed prior to transfer to the State Archives as state government records..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Treasurer's Office
Abstract:
These records document the Canal Board's responsibilities for hearing damage claims and appeals, directing special repairs, administering disputed contracts, and other canal-related administrative matters. The series also contains appeals from decisions of the Board of Appraisers, Canal Appraisers, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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