Files of the Board/Committee on Geographic Names, 1913-1977.
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University of the State of New York
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New York (State). Board of Geographic Names.
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New York State Education Department
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CURRENT FUNCTIONS. The State Education Department is responsible for general supervision of all educational institutions in the State, for operating certain educational and cultural institutions, and for certifying and licensing teachers and practicioners of specific professions. The department's supervisory activities include chartering all educational institutions in the State, including schools, libraries, and historical societies; developing and approving school curr...
New York (State). Office of State History.
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The New York State Board of Geographic Names was established in 1913 with three members appointed by the governor plus the commissioner of education and state geologist as ex officio members. Its duties were to 1) determine and establish the correct historical and etymological form of place names, 2) determine the form and property of new place names requiring Committee approval, and 3) cooperate with the U.S. Post Office Department to establish correct form for post off...
New York (State). Committee On Geographic Names
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