Research

New York State Institution for the Blind Commissioners' Journal


Some content may contain outdated and offensive terminology. See: New York State Archives Statement on Language in Descriptive Resources


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 minutes of meetings and notes documenting other activities of the commission appointed to erect a building for the New York State Institution for the Blind. Planning topics include site selection, projected needs of students, visits to and interviews at other institutions, building specifications, costs, laying of cornerstone ceremonies, construction bids, and landscaping.
Creator:
Title:
New York State Institution for the Blind commissioners' journal
Quantity:

0.1 cubic feet

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:
1866-1869
Series Number:
B2594

Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of minutes of meetings and notes documenting other activities of the commission appointed to erect a building for the New York State Institution for the Blind. Planning topics include site selection, projected needs of students, visits to and interviews at other institutions, building specifications, costs, laying of cornerstone ceremonies, construction bids, and landscaping.

Access Restrictions

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

Access Terms

Subject(s):
Genre(s):
Function(s):