Lists of newspapers selected to publish official notices A0902

Lists of newspapers selected to publish official notices

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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 from the Comptroller's Office contains lists of newspapers that published official state notices, such as the canvass of votes from elections, or proposed policies. The lists give the subject of publication; date; election district number; name of newspaper; place of publication; and amount paid for publication. One list also names the newspapers' proprietors.

Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

Title:

Lists of newspapers selected to publish official notices

Quantity:

0.2 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1837-1860

Series Number:

A0902

Scope and Content Note

These are lists of newspapers chosen by the Secretary of State to publish official state notices, such as the canvass of votes from elections, or proposed policies. Laws of 1827 authorized the Secretary of State to publish notices of elections, laws, etc.

The lists give the subject of publication; date; election district number; name of newspaper; place of publication; and amount paid for publication. One list also names the newspapers' proprietors.