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 the two election certificates of Andrew S. Draper as the first Commissioner of Education. The Unification
Act of 1904 creating the State Education Department, and f the Education Law of 1909 specified that the Commissioner be elected
by the legislature until 1910; subsequently the Board of Regents would appoint the Commissioner. The 1904 certificate was
certified by the Secretary of State; the 1910 certificate was certified by the Board of Regents.
Creator:
Title:
Commissioner's election certificates
Quantity:
0.2 cubic feet
(2 items)
Inclusive Dates:
1904, 1910
Series Number:
A2046
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