Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
University of the State of New York. Board of Regents
Abstract:
These registers were created to index charters issued by the Board of Regents. Information provided varies but typically includes incorporation number, name of institution, charter number, date recorded, and type of action (name change, provisional, revocation, etc.)..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Surveyor General
Abstract:
This register details lands sold under the auspices of the Surveyor General's Office. It is divided into multiple sections based on the tract being sold and the date it was sold. For each tract, information generally includes township, lot number, number of acres, purchaser name(s), and amount..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State Prison (New York, N.Y.)
Abstract:
This series contains summary information on prisoners received into the State Prison of the City of New York (Newgate Prison). The register is divided into sections by gender and race and lists name, birthplace, crime, county of conviction, sentence, and date of sentence. Some entries include residence, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
64
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
none
Repository:
New York State Archives
65
Creator:
New York House of Refuge
Abstract:
The registers of admissions and discharges, track the arrival, departure, and academic level of students in the intuition's schools.. Each entry in the admission register includes date, class (1st - 6th grade), boys name, house number, age, ability in reading, writing, and arithmetic, where he attended .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
66
Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Division of Visual Instruction
Abstract:
Lantern slides were compiledas instructional aids for the public school curriculum. More than 20,000 unique images dating from 1856-1939 document a wide variety of subjects, including New York State, North American and world geography, history, natural sciences, fine arts, trades, industries, education, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). New Capitol Commission
Abstract:
This series consists of the names of persons applying for positions as stonecutters to work on construction of the State Capitol building. Information includes the name of applicant and of the person recommending applicant. Also included are remarks apparently tracking that person's application and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
68
Creator:
New York (State). New Capitol Commission
Abstract:
This series consists of lists of running totals of payments made to employees engaged in the construction of the new State Capitol building. Information includes the entry number, surname, and amount paid..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
69
Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
This register contains names of individuals nominated for state and federal elective offices. Information includes filing date, candidate's name, party or political principle represented, nominee's residence and the name and address of the principal signer of the certificate of nomination. Nominees .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
70
Creator:
Auburn Prison
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Series:
B0053
Dates:
1893-1933
Abstract:
This series consists of records of females admitted to the Women's Prison at Auburn. Information includes consecutive and register numbers; name; date received; crime; sentence; date sentenced; county; court; judge; former trade or occupation; idle or employed when arrested; if married; color; age; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
71
Creator:
Elmira Reformatory
Abstract:
This series consists of information on men returned to Elmira for parole violations. Information includes name and number; date of return; date of first admission; maximum sentence or "Class" number; crime; county of sentencing; previous occupation; previous incarcerations; age; marital status; color; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
72
Creator:
Elmira Reformatory
Abstract:
This series consists of 11 volumes of registers containing summary information on incarcerated individuals at the time of their admission to Elmira. The registers cover the period from May 24, 1877 to December 27, 1950 and consecutive numbers from 1 to 51274. Registers covering the period from October .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
73
Creator:
Sing Sing Prison
Abstract:
The volumes in this series provide summary information on inmates sentenced to be executed. Information includes but is not limited to inmate name and aliases; crime; term out by commutation, expiration, or pardon; place of birth, age, and occupation; marital status and living relatives; physical description; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
74
Creator:
New York (State). Canal Board
Title:
Series:
B0348
Dates:
1851
Abstract:
This series contains registers of contract proposals received by the Canal Board for the Erie Canal enlargement, Western and Middle Divisions. With the exception of a single volume, entries provide the following information: number of proposal, names of proposers, names of guaranty, P.O. address (only .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
75
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of forms related to contracts for construction and repairs on canals throughout New York State..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
76
Creator:
New York (State). Education Department. Board of Pharmacy
Title:
Series:
B0490
Dates:
1901-1923
Abstract:
Legislation of 1900 established the first statewide board of pharmacy and required all persons employed as apprentices in pharmacies or drug stores to register with the board. This series consists of the names and registration numbers of apprentices who registered with the State Board of Pharmacy..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
77
Creator:
New York (State). Attorney General's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of a register documenting legal papers served and filed, and other proceedings in actions brought by the people of the State of New York against railroad corporations. All complaints were sent to sheriffs for service on February 8-9, 1853. The volume also contains entries for cases .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
78
Creator:
New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of a ledger recording payments made to Spanish-American War veterans of New York National Guard infantry and cavalry units. Each ledger entry lists: regiment and company, soldier's grade, name, dates of service in 1898, number of days served, U.S. pay rate, deduction for pay date .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
79
Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Title:
Series:
B0661
Dates:
1851
Abstract:
This volume is a register of contracts, field and office books, and other matters related to the Erie Canal enlargement in Monroe County. It also contains abstracts of expenditures presented by engineers of the Western Division for work on the Erie and Genesee Valley Canals..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
80
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of register lists of lands acquired by mortgage foreclosure, escheat, and conveyances and sold by the Surveyor General. Each entry gives sale date; name of obligor of mortgage bond; location of lands sold; acreage; payment date; amount paid; amount of bond to state; date of delivery .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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