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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

Role Title Holding Repository
Relation Name
associatedWith Finley, John. person
associatedWith Graves, Frank Pierrepont. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
New York (State)
Subject
Academic rites and ceremonies
Education
Degrees, Academic
Occupation
Activity

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Active 1919

Active 1939

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