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Memoranda of letters received


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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series consists of a bound register of letters received by the Civil Service Commission. Each entry contains the following information: date received; correspondent's name, title, position, residence; and a synopsis of the correspondence's content. Most letters are from public officials or institutions concerning appointments, certification of lists, transmittal of papers or reports, examinations, classification and other routine civil service matters.
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Memoranda of letters received
Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:
1883-1888
Series Number:
14102

Arrangement

Chronological by date letter was received.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of a bound register of letters received by the Civil Service Commission.

Each entry contains the following information: the date the correspondence was received; the correspondent's name, title or position (if a public official) or city or town of residence (if a private citizen); and a one-phrase or sentence synopsis of the correspondence's content (e.g. "Suggested changes in Civil Service Rules and Regulations," "Relative to examination for Meat and Milk Inspector"). The overwhelming majority of entries are for correspondence from public officials or institutions concerning appointments, certification of lists, the transmittal of papers or reports, examinations, classification and other routine civil service matters.

Related Material

Series A0557, Correspondence of the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, replaced this series and contained all incoming and outgoing correspondence.

Other Finding Aids

Available at Repository

Alphabetic index by name of correspondent (in front of volume).

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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