Research


Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series consists almost entirely of case files of appeals to the chief state school administrative officer by persons contesting the official actions of local school officials, school district meetings, or county treasurers. Each case file contains documents that correspond to the various stages of the appeals process. The bulk of the nineteenth century files date from 1868-1899.
Creator:
Title:
Files of appeals to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Commissioner of Education, and Board of Regents
Quantity:

1453.6 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1842-1904, 1911-2014
Series Number:
B0496
Sponsor:
This series' description was enhanced as part of the States' Impact on Federal Education Policy Project (SIFEPP), in May 2010. The New York Community Trust - Wallace Special Projects Fund provided funding for this project.