Research

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of 34 rolls of microfilm of teacher certification cards that provide summary information about individuals certified to teach in New York State. Information provided includes name; date of birth; gender; social security number; college(s); degrees; date awarded; type (permanent or provisional); field; issuance date; where sent; and date sent. The cards (both active and inactive) are filed alphabetically by last name of teacher in four massive rotating card file "drums."

The microfilm was created in the 1950s. The cards were considered inactive at the time of filming and were destroyed after microfilming. Cards that were considered active at the time were retained. Exact documentation concerning the microfilming no long exists.