New York (State)/ Education Dept. Commissioner's Office.

The office of Commissioner of Education was created in 1904 by the so-called Unification Act (Chapter 40) which established the State Education Department and replaced the Superintendent of Public Instruction and Secretary to the Board of Regents with the Commissioner. Since 1913 the Commissioner has also carried the title of President of the University of the State of New York, conferred by the Board of Regents.

From the description of Correspondence relating to convocation ceremonies and honorary degrees, 1919-1939. (New York State Archives). WorldCat record id: 122601901