Annual reports and handbooks
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
0.2 cubic feet
Arrangement
Chronological by school year (ending 31 July)
Scope and Content Note
The series consists of copies of the printed annual report of the Division of Visual Instruction (later Bureau of Radio and Visual Aids) included in the annual report of the Education Department for 1913-1914 and 1923-1938. These reports summarize the division's activities during the previous year, including descriptions of new publications. Some reports include information on the background of the division or use of lantern slides and other audio-visual aids.
Also included in the series are copies of departmental Handbook 31, outlining the functions of the division and availability of lantern slides and other visual aids for loan for the years 1909, 1916, and 1934, as well as photoprints depicting the Division of Visual Instruction's offices that were used to illustrate "Circular 4: Visual Instruction Equipment" (mentioned in 1926 Annual Report of the Division of Visual Instruction, p. 172).
Alternate Formats Available
Paper photocopies of the reports are available at the New York State Archives.
Other Finding Aids
Available at Repository
Folder list.
Custodial History
The series consists of records drawn from old accession -77, collection #82 on May 13, 1985.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Access Terms
University of the State of New York
New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of Radio and Visual Aids