Payroll Office Records, 1916-1986

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Summary

Creator:
State University of New York at Albany. Payroll Office
Abstract:
This collection contains payroll records (salary schedules, payroll guidelines, and other materials from different offices at the University.
Extent:
1.2 cubic ft.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Payroll Office Records, 1916-1985. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Payroll Office Records).

Background

Scope and content:
This collection contains salary schedules (1916-1917, 1926-1927, 1946-1962), payroll register books (1957-1976), employee health insurance manuals (1977, 1984), state and federal payroll guidelines, and other records relating to payroll management. These materials were created by several different departments: namely the Treasurer (for the earlier years of the collection), the Payroll Office, and other business-related offices.
Biographical / historical:
In the first half of the 20th century, payroll activities were administered by the Secretary-Treasurer. As the organization of the University became more complicated, these duties were shifted to a more specialized Payroll Office. Currently, the Payroll Office operates within the Office of Human Resources Management, which is part of the Division of Finance and Administration.
Acquisition information:
All items in this collection were transferred to the University Libraries, M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives.
Processing information:
Documents containing Social Security numbers shredded by Miles Lawlor in 2018 January.
Arrangement:
Collection was maintained in the original order after it was transferred.
Physical location:
The materials are located onsite in the department.

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Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Payroll Office Records, 1916-1985. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Payroll Office Records).

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