Collection ID: CW 554

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Albany Institute of History & Art
Abstract:
The subjects of the collection are the letters and communications of Former Mayors of the City of Albany to others. This collection contains receipts, licenses, property deeds, supply queries, and correspondence.
Extent:
1 box
Language:
English

Background

Scope and Content:

The collection starts in chronological order based on the holding of office by the Albany Mayors. It contains receipts, licenses, property deeds, supply queries, and correspondence by Albany Mayors to different recipients through the years of 1706-1925.

Biographical / Historical:

This collection contains correspondence and communications of former Mayors of the City of Albany to others. Formed officially as colony of England in 1664, the different cities and towns in the State of New York are controlled by the Mayors, which in turn are controlled by the Governor. The city of Albany is governed by the Mayor and other branches of government such as the state legislature and the state court system.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

This collection is open for research according to the regulations of the Albany Institute of History & Art without any additional restrictions.

TERMS OF ACCESS:

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the Albany Institute of History & Art Library will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Archivist/Librarian.

LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
125 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12210, United States
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