Research

Overview of the Records

Repository:

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

Summary:
This series documents a little-known state program to protect the assets of foreign-born persons entering the United States. The series consists of a cashbook documenting receipts from and payments made as refunds of foreign money orders. Entries for refunds include date, names of remitters, account to be credited (remitter and payee), refund page reference, and amount. Headings for payments include date, check number, name of payee, account to be charged, receipt page reference, and amount.
Creator:
Title:
Cashbook of transmissions of money to foreign countries
Quantity:

0.25 cubic feet

(1 volume)

Inclusive Dates:
1922-1940
Series Number:
B1948