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Creator:
New York (State). Legislature. Joint Committee on Industrial and Labor Conditions
Title:
Series:
L0072
Dates:
1930-1942
Abstract:
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 .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of State
Abstract:
The series consists of field books, notes, maps, and deeds relating to the Holland Land Company's lands in the western part of New York State. Records include the original field books from the surveys of 1798 and 1799, which provide a systematic survey of the Holland Land Purchase; field notes (journals) .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Syracuse Developmental Center
Title:
Series:
B1650
Dates:
1927-1959
Abstract:
This series consists of field books; engineer's diaries of land surveys and contract work on the Syracuse Psychopathic Hospital; Newark State School and Hospital; Syracuse State Forestry College; the Oneida Fish Hatchery and colonies of the Syracuse State School. Records include engineer's diaries for .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation
Abstract:
This series consists of lands under water survey project records, which resulted from surveys conducted on behalf of applicants for lands under water transactions. The records also include some documentation of transfer of jurisdiction to other state agencies. Documented projects were located in the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation
Abstract:
This series of 5 x 8 inch cards indexes Series B2643, Lands under water survey project records. The index cards provide the name of applicant, survey location, county, tube number, and 222 series number. Some index cards also include project date. The cards also provide an "H" series number, which is .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Canal Commissioners
Abstract:
These survey maps show the proposed route for the Erie Canal was made by James Geddes in 1817. The area mapped extends from "Tonewanta Creek" east to the outlet of Mud Creek in the "Great Cayuga Marsh" (Montezuma). The maps show proposed line of the canal; roads; houses; mills; settlements; streams, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient
Abstract:
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 .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Legislature. Joint Committee on Industrial and Labor Conditions
Abstract:
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 .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series compiled by the State Engineer and Surveyor documents the appraisal, surveying, purchase, and sale of lands within the state. Records include land tract sales, land appraisals, surveys and descriptions of tracts, reports (such as land boundaries and state canals); correspondence (including .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation
Title:
Series:
22572
Dates:
1976-1979
Abstract:
This series contains responses from two hazardous waste surveys. The first was conducted by Department of Environmental Conservation headquarters (Albany) staff in 1976-1977, where staff interviewed companies throughout the state that were engaged in hazardous waste activities and completed a form template. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York and New Jersey Joint Boundary Commission
Abstract:
The New York and New Jersey Joint Boundary Commission sought to determine "the true location of the monuments which mark the several boundaries of the State". Volumes in the series contain field notes on the boundary survey (1882), descriptions of boundary monuments, and text of the 1883 settlement..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Surveyor General
Abstract:
This series serves as a record of original grants of state land to private owners, listing persons who received patents for New York State lands. Settlers seeking land grants applied to the governor, who ordered the surveyor general to survey the requested land before approving the grant. Information .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series contains the miscellaneous filed papers of the New York State Surveyor General and the State Engineer and Surveyor. The series documents the role of the Surveyor General and State Engineer and Surveyor in establishing the boundaries of public and private lands, and in planning the development .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient
Abstract:
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 .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor
Abstract:
This series consists of two volumes that contain water supply computations for the Black River. These computations were gathered in order to improve the Black River for navigation..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Surveyor General
Abstract:
This series consists of an oversize atlas containing eleven maps depicting lot boundaries and types within the Onondaga Salt Springs Reservation. The maps appear to have been produced circa 1849 by Deputy Surveyor John Randell, Jr., or to have been produced based on surveying data collected by him in .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
Historical Records Survey (N.Y.)
Abstract:
The inventory in this series briefly describes records held by the Corporations, Licenses, Land Office, and Executive Divisions of the Department of State and includes records from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Information includes title of record; dates and quantity; brief narrative .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Secretary of State
Abstract:
This series consists of maps compiled by the Office of the Secretary of State in its capacity as the general recording office for the government of New York State. The maps depict boundaries between New York and other states such as New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Also included is a plan and profile relating .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York State Canal Corporation
Abstract:
This series was created by the Canal Corporation of the Thruway Authority to establish state property boundaries adjacent to the Northern and Southern Reservoir Systems. It consists primarily of maps and structure drawings of the Northern and Southern Reservoirs of the Barge Canal. Most maps relate .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Board of Geographic Names
Title:
Series:
B1549
Dates:
1987-1989
Abstract:
This series consists of copies of a dependent re-survey of portions of the boundary of the Allegany Indian Reservation and portions of the village lines within the reservation at Cattauragus County, New York. Included are two copies of a survey map and a forty-four page duplicate copy of associated .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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