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 bound volumes of minutes of the legislative and executive sessions of the Council of the Colony of
New York. The council shared executive and legislative powers with the governor. Minutes include laws, orders, and resolutions
concerning the court system, land titles, land development, commerce, relations with Indians, and taxation.
Creator:
Title:
New York Colony Council minutes
Quantity:
19 cubic feet
Quantity:
97 volume(s)
Quantity:
13 35mm microfilm roll(s)
Inclusive Dates:
1668-1783
Series Number:
A1895
Sponsor:
With support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Grant number ST-03-27-0006-17) and the William Nelson
Cromwell Foundation.