Finding Aid Search Results
1
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Title:
Series:
A0464
Dates:
1855-1975
Abstract:
This series contains original deeds or releases to the State of New York, leases from the state to private individuals or business firms, certified copies of deeds to the United States for government facilities (including cessions of jurisdiction for military and naval installations), and easements .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
This series consists of minute books compiled by the Council of Appointment. The Council selected individuals to fill non-elective offices. The minute books record the date and place of each council meeting, the names of the members present, and appointments made by the council. Volumes contain civil .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
This series consists of transcripts of trial testimony related to mismanagement and malfeasance of Munson G. Lockwood and other officers of Sing Sing State Prison. The testimony contains detailed information on the business and financial affairs of the Prison during Lockwood's controversial term as .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
The "Record of Laws" is a transcription of the laws of New York for the years 1777-1802, bound pursuant to the Laws of 1819. Each chapter transcription includes a signed statement by the Secretary of State or his deputy certifying that the copy has been compared with the original and that corrections .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). Attorney General's Office
Title:
Series:
B0907
Dates:
1882-1890
Abstract:
This series consists of bound registers used to track the status of cases that were brought before the the New York State Attorney General's Office..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). Public Service Commission
Abstract:
This series consists of Public Service Commission Second District and Unified Public Service Commission case docket books. Docket book entries for each case include case number; name of the party or parties involved; abstract of the matter under consideration; name of attorney for complainant or petitioner; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). Court for the Trial of Impeachments and Correction of Errors
Abstract:
This series consists of letters from officers of public and private institutions inviting the members of the Court of Errors to visit or attend special ceremonies. Also included are letters from municipal officials inviting the court to hold future sessions in their cities..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). Secretary of State
Abstract:
The series consists of an assortment of unrelated and unprocessed records from courts and various departments of state government. Records include receipts and cancelled checks from the Treasurer's Office (1921-1925); judgments and other court records; bonds, bills, receipts, and statements (ca. 1770-1800); .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). Secretary of State
Title:
Series:
A0354
Dates:
1915
Abstract:
This series contains transcripts of joint legislative committee meetings and public hearings relating to the investigation into the conduct of Edward E. McCall, Chairman of the Public Service Commission for the First District. The transcripts document both the legislative investigation of McCall and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
This series from the Department of State includes complete hearing files relating to a proposed garbage reduction plant to be erected on Staten Island. In addition, there are partial records of an earlier hearing relating to an application by Richmond County residents for the abatement of a public nuisance, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
This is a roll of delegates to the convention that framed the New York Constitution of 1821. It records occupations and other personal information about the delegates..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
This series consists of a roll list of delegates to the convention that framed the New York Constitution of 1846, known as "The People's Constitution." It records occupations and other personal information about the delegates..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
A4003
Dates:
1786-1903
Abstract:
The series consists of certificates and bonds for original land sales (sometimes including descriptions of lands purchased), conditional resale of lands, and for lands obtained after foreclosure of mortgages..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
A4004
Dates:
1824-1860
Abstract:
The series consists of volumes recording sales of state lands belonging to the state's general funds, school fund, canal fund, and literature fund. Volumes may provide date of sale; name of tract or township; lot number; acreage; minimum price per acre and per lot; price; amount of bond executed by .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Abstract:
This series indexes Series A0451, Original Releases to the State; Series A0464, Original Deeds and Title Papers; Series A0478, Copies of Releases to the State; and Series 12945, Miscellaneous Deeds and Title Papers..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Abstract:
This series indexes maps found in Series A0453, Record of Deeds; A0464, Original Deeds and Title Papers; 12945, Miscellaneous Deeds and Title Papers; A0451, Original Releases to the State; and A0461, Town Boundary Establishment and Alteration Reports. The series also indexes maps in several groups of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
New York (State). Division of Science and State Museum
Title:
Series:
A4698
Dates:
approximately 1960
Abstract:
Location descriptors in Series A4686, Location Index to Colonial Patents; A4687, Location Index to State Patents; and A4690, Location Index to Deeds and Other Miscellaneous Documents Recorded or Filed by the Secretary of State and Office of General Services, are indexed by this series..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
New York (State). Attorney General's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of official daily journals of the Attorney General, in calendar format. Entries note meetings with individuals, many of who represented businesses, as well as reminders of court cases, arguments scheduled, briefs to file, correspondence to respond to, and assorted reminders. Some .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
19
Creator:
New York (State). Public Service Commission. First District
Abstract:
This series consists of a single, incomplete docket book compiled by clerks of the Public Service Commission First District. For reasons unknown, only selected First District cases are docketed in the volume. The vast majority of cases included in the volume involve gas, electric, and steam utilitie.........
Repository:
New York State Archives
20
Creator:
New York (State). State Commission Against Discrimination
Abstract:
This series consists of a docket book documenting cases assigned to the State Commission Against Discrimination. Each entry typically gives case name, case number, date entered, to whom assigned, a very brief description of issue involved, other brief notes, and outcome (resolved, withdrawn, etc.)..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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