Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). Commission on the Adirondacks in the Twenty-First Century
Title:
Commission on the Adirondacks in the Twenty First Century subject, correspondence, and meeting files
Series:
16290
Dates:
1989-1990
Abstract:
This series documents the Commission's study of the Adirondack Park economy, the Adirondack Forest Preserve, private and state land management, and subdivision and development trends. Records include subject files; correspondence; audio tapes of commission meetings; copies of public meeting presentations; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
42
Creator:
New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Title:
Series:
16573
Dates:
1968-2008
Abstract:
The Adirondack Park Agency (APA) is responsible for insuring that all building in the Park is compatible with the natural character of the land, and has a minimum adverse affect on the environment. The Operations Division, now the Regulatory Programs Division, is responsible for the review of all projects .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
43
Creator:
Adirondack Park Agency (N.Y.). Executive Director's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of chronological correspondence files compiled and maintained by the office of the Executive Director of the Adirondack Park Agency (APA). Within the series there are files created directly by the executive director and files created by the agency's chief legal counsel. Records .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
44
Creator:
Adirondack Park Agency (N.Y.)
Title:
Series:
18880
Dates:
1969-1990
Abstract:
This series consists of records created during the establishment and early planning phases of the Adirondack Park Agency (APA). Records document six major initiatives undertaken during this period: Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks; Harris Petition; APA Private Land Use and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
45
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation. Base Mapping Unit
Title:
Series:
21704
Dates:
1998-2005
Abstract:
This series consists of monthly reports, as well as minutes, agendas, and reports, received from relevant Adirondack Park Agency staff or units by the Administration and Interpretive Programs committees..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
46
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation. Bureau of Real Property
Abstract:
Verplanck Colvin and his field assistants created this series using the field notes they compiled during their survey of the Adirondack wilderness of New York. The majority of the maps are topographical or cadastral maps and typically show elements of the natural and built environment (such as lakes, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
47
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation. Bureau of Real Property
Abstract:
This series consists of field books created by Verplanck Colvin during his survey of the Adirondack region. The volumes are made up predominantly of survey notes and sketches. Many also contain additional notes, topographical sketches, and letters. Indexes, legends, and conversion tables are also frequently .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
48
Creator:
New York (State). Conservation Commission
Abstract:
This series consists of mostly glass plate negatives of topographic maps used in forest fire detection in the northern, central, and southern portions of the state. Observation rings, with observation stations or fire towers located at the center, are superimposed on the maps. Adjacent fire towers would .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
49
Creator:
New York State Temporary State Commission to Study the Catskills
Abstract:
"The Challenge to Our Catskills" was a half hour documentary film highlighting the major areas of the Catskill region and exploring the challenges of uncontrolled growth and changing patterns of land use. The film was produced by the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development, with a supporting .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
50
Creator:
New York (State). Bureau of Watershed Management
Abstract:
This series consists of a wide range of subject and correspondence files resulting from the Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) participation in the development and the subsequent implementation of the New York City Watershed Agreement..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
51
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Law. Legislative Bureau
Title:
Series:
15433
Dates:
1957-1999, 2001-2008
Abstract:
These files document the Department of Law's own program bills, from initial conception to final action. Program bills initiated by the department cover a wide range of issues, including consumer finance, hazardous products and substances, environmental protection, housing codes, and civil and criminal .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
52
Creator:
New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Title:
Series:
19606
Dates:
1975-2005
Abstract:
This series consists of the subject and correspondence files created by the commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. The commissioner creates, receives, and retains a variety of correspondence, memorandums, reference materials, draft and final policy .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
53
Creator:
New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Planning Unit
Abstract:
Ivan P. Vamos served as deputy commissioner of Planning and Operations from 1978 to 1993, under Commissioner Orin Lehman in the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP). This series contains correspondence, memoranda, copies of deeds, geological surveys, research studies/reports, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
54
Creator:
New York (State). Hudson River Valley Commission
Title:
Series:
A1115
Dates:
1965-1979
Abstract:
The series consists of the correspondence and subject files of the Hudson River Valley Commission, which was set up by order of Governor Rockefeller in 1965 for the purpose of conducting a study of the scenic and cultural resources of the Hudson River Valley. The series includes project review logs, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
55
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Water
Title:
Series:
A1117
Dates:
1900-1975
Abstract:
The series consists of waste water sewage disposal files, including records on state inspection and regulation of sewage treatment facilities and projects and efforts to control water pollution resulting from unsanitary disposal of waste by corporate and private entities..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
56
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Water
Abstract:
The series consists of subject files documenting cooperative state and federal government efforts to monitor and control pollution and water resources development in New York State drainage basins. Each river basin's file contains information pertinent to locations (of towns or rivers) within that basin. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
57
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Water
Abstract:
The series consists of memorandums, reports, plans, and correspondence relating to the inspection, construction, and upgrading of sewage treatment plants and the establishment and monitoring of waste water pollution controls for various state and federal institutions..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
58
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Water
Abstract:
This series from the Division of Water and predecessor units consists of files on the planning and development of sewage waste disposal and treatment systems, and testing done to determine water pollution or contamination at state parks and campsites. The records include memorandums, correspondence, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
59
Creator:
New York (State). Board of Commissioners of the Land Office
Abstract:
The series consists of correspondence, appraisal and survey descriptions, and a few maps relating to proposed land purchases for expansion of the Adirondack Forest Preserve. The files track activities surrounding purchase of land for the Forest Preserve from the purchase proposals made to the Board .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
This series consists of Harold Jerry's personal copies of records compiled during public service with the Office for Regional Development, the Temporary Commission on the State Court System, the Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks, the Commission on the Adirondacks in the Twenty-First .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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