Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
County clerks were required by law to submit copies of reports received from town school commissioners to the secretary of
state. Town school commissioners' reports provide the number of common school districts wholly and partially in the town;
funding received from the county treasurer and town collector; and titles of textbooks used. Common school district information
includes district number; length of time that any school was kept; length of time that school was kept by an approved teacher;
enrollment during previous year; number of children aged five to fifteen residing in school district; and funding received.
Creator:
Title:
County Clerk's reports on common schools
Quantity:
0.75 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1821-1822
Series Number:
A0228