Research

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New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee on Legislative Practices and Procedures

 

 

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This series consists of four-page questionnaires completed by each joint legislative committee in existence in 1958. The questionnaire was used by Joint Legislative Committee on Legislative Practices and Procedures in examining the operation, staffing, and effectiveness of joint legislative committees .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient

 

 

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This series consists of blank survey forms used by the Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient to examine statewide needs and current programs for the care and training of mentally deficient persons. Most forms relate to surveys sent to schools and custodial institutions in the .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Department of Economic Development. Advertising and Marketing Division

 

 

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This series contains research studies measuring the effectiveness of existing travel promotional programs, investigating the travel habits of New Yorkers and Americans, and surveying the market/business community's attitudes toward and perceptions of the development of New York advertising. Most of .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Legislature. Joint Committee on Industrial and Labor Conditions

 

 

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The series contains information gathered by the Committee to determine the nature and extent of course offerings at United States colleges and universities on labor relations and related topics (e.g. business administration, economics, government, and sociology). The series consists of correspondence, .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Legislature. Joint Committee on Industrial and Labor Conditions

 

 

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The series consists of records compiled in investigating the extent and causes of industrial migration to and from New York State from 1930 to 1942. The series contains completed survey forms and summary cards compiled by the committee from surveys sent to businesses in the state. The records provide .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). State Board of Charities

 

 

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Questionnaires provide information on medical facilities and conditions in poorhouse hospitals: amount of space; amount and type of facilities, including special facilities; names and salaries of medical personnel; dietary practices and kitchen facilities; sanitary conditions; heating, plumbing, and .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission

 

 

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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 .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Temporary State Commission on Fire Laws

 

 

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This series consists of completed questionnaires on liability insurance coverage costs and loss experience gathered as evidence on ways to improve the system of providing liability insurance benefits to volunteer firefighters killed or injured in the line of duty filled out by village officials. Also .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient

 

 

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This series consists of completed surveys from public school principals in New York providing information on students in classes for the mentally deficient. Information includes number of special classes, teachers, and students; special training received by teachers; and student personal information .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing

 

 

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The commission collected these completed questionnaires in order to compile information on financial interests in and business dealings with harness racing associations. The questionnaires were answered by officers and directors of harness racing licensees, lessors, concessionaires, and contractors .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing

 

 

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The commission collected these completed stockholder questionnaires in order to compile information on stock and bond holdings and transactions in harness racing associations. The questionnaires require detailed information about individuals' acquisition of, income from, and transfer of stock and bonds .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

12

Creator:

New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing

 

 

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The commission collected these completed questionnaires in order to collect information on financial and business dealings between harness racing associations and corporations holding concessions from such associations. The questionnaires required detailed background and financial information from concessionaires .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

13

Creator:

New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing

 

 

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The commission collected these completed questionnaires in order to compile information on financial interests in and business dealings with harness racing associations. The questionnaires require detailed information about individuals' stock and bond holdings and other financial interests or business .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Legislature. Joint Committee on Industrial and Labor Conditions

 

 

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These surveys were used to determine the effectiveness and need for improvement in Federal and State labor relations laws. Approximately 400 businesses and 250 labor unions answered questions on the role of government in guaranteeing rights of collective bargaining, the need for changes in collective .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

15

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New York (State). Moreland Commission on the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law

 

 

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The commission compiled these records in the process of gathering opinions and comments on the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law from interested parties. The series includes questionnaires completed by and transcripts of interviews with licensees, trade associations, officials, manufacturers, police, sociologists, .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). State Commission on Eminent Domain and Real Property Tax Assessment Review

 

 

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The series consists of correspondence, background research files, reports, questionnaires, meeting files, draft copies of bills, and subject files relating primarily to issues surrounding eminent domain..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Bureau of Military Statistics

 

 

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This series consists of various types of printed forms, reports, incoming correspondence, lists of men who were mustered into the service of the United States government, and an assortment of printed material submitted by local officials to the Bureau of Military Statistics between 1863 and 1868. The .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

18

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New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient

 

 

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The series contains completed survey forms from physicians at county jails in the state on policies and procedures relating to mentally deficient prisoners. The survey form contains: policies for examining mentally deficient prisoners; numbers of prisoners considered mentally deficient and insane; transfer .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient

 

 

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This series contains surveys completed by superintendents of training schools and other custodial institutions for the mentally deficient throughout the country. Information includes institutional information (name, staffing, operating costs); statistics on inmates (gender, classification of mental .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Legislature. Joint Committee on Industrial and Labor Conditions

 

 

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The series contains two groups of survey forms sent by the Committee in examining labor unions. Surveys solicited information from labor unions and from employers regarding experiences with independent unions. Also included is correspondence, copies of contracts, union constitutions and by-laws and .........

 

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New York State Archives