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New York State Education Department Division of Archives and History State Historian's Background Files on Records Transfers


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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:
The series consists of memoranda, correspondence, inventories and descriptions, and related files pertaining to the retention and disposition of historical records from executive branch state agencies. The bulk of material relates to records transfers, but there is a small amount of information on retention policy and general instructions.
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State Historian's background files on records transfers
Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1946-1976
Series Number:
B1570

Arrangement

Arranged roughly by agency.

Scope and Content Note

The series consists of memoranda, correspondence, inventories and descriptions, and related files pertaining to the retention and disposition of historical records from executive branch state agencies. The bulk of material relates to records transfers, but there is a small amount of information on retention policy and general instructions.

Processing Information

This material was transferred to the State Archives on September 15, 1989. The accession resulted from a project by Archives staff in 1997 to accession or integrate estrayed or unidentified records.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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