Description
This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, reports, questionnaires, news releases, pamphlets, meeting minutes, legislation, and clippings created and compiled by the office of the New York State Historian. The records document the changing functions of the State Historian over time, and include materials on historical and genealogical inquiries; Civil War regimental histories; historical celebrations; local historic sites; publications preparation; pending legislation; State Historian's engagements; collections acquisition; general administration of Education Department cultural offices; and state and local historical associations.