Photographic prints and negatives, [ca.1904-1949].

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Photographic prints and negatives, [ca.1904-1949].

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The series consists of over 5,100 glass plate and film negatives and approximately 2,340 photographic prints compiled by the Forest, Fish and Game Commission (1900-1911), the Conservation Commission (1911-1926), and the Conservation Department (1926-1970). They constitute a visual record illustrating the many activities conducted by these predecessors of the Department of Environmental Conservation to preserve and administer New York State's natural resources and environment, and to publicize them through exhibits and publications.

73 cu. ft. (ca. 5,100 glass plate and film negatives and ca. 2,450 photographic prints)

New York State Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6746534

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