Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series contains peddlers' licenses issued by the Secretary of State's Office, later Department of State; register entries
tracking the issuance of peddlers' licenses; and some applications (dating 1949-1956 only) submitted in order to obtain licenses.
The records were created pursuant to an amendment to the Revised Statutes, Part I, Chapter 17, Title 4 (passed March 23, 1840),
which required peddlers to obtain licenses to sell any goods manufactured in foreign countries.
Creator:
Title:
Peddlers' licenses
Quantity:
1.1 cubic feet
1 additional folder
Quantity:
4 volume(s)
Quantity:
1 35mm microfilm roll(s)
Inclusive Dates:
1840-1896, 1949-1956
Series Number:
A0352