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Annual reports [Massachusetts Division of Standards]

Part of: Division of Standards

Annual reports, 1917-1966.

1 document box
Call no.: CA5/1318

Scope and Content: The post of Commissioner of Weights and Measures (heading the Department of Weights and Measures) was established in 1907.  It was succeded by the post of Commissioner of Standards (heading the Department of Standards) in 1918, which in turn was replaced by the Division of Standards Department of Labor and Industries) in 1919. The division was abolished in 1969 as of 1971, but was revived in 1972 as an agency of the Executive Office of Consumer Affairs.
Arrangement: Arranged chronologically
Notes: Public document, number 83. Report missing for 1920-1938
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Annual reports [Massachusetts Public Service Commission]

Part of: Public Service Commission

Annual reports, 1913-1919.

15 volumes
Call no.: CA3.02/1318

Scope and Content: The Public Service Commission was established in 1913 as an enlargement of the Board of Railroad Commissioners and as a replacement for the Highway Commission.  It was abolished in 1919, when its functions were combined with those of the Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners in the Department of Public Utilities.
Arrangement: Arranged chronologically
Notes: Public document, number 14. Each report in 2 volumes; 1918 in 3 volumes
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Annual reports [Massachusetts State Examiners of Electricians]

Part of: State Examiners of Electricians

Annual reports, 1915-1967.

Partial document box and 1 pamphlet box
Call no.: CA2.11/1318

Scope and Content: The State Examiners of Electricians, also known as the Board of StateExaminers of Electricians, was established in 1915 and placed within the Department of Civil Service and Registration (Division of Registration) in 1919.
Arrangement: Arranged chronologically
Notes: Public document, number 114.  Reports for 1931, 1934, 1941-1950 missing
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Annual returns of accounts of the Springfield Gas Light Company [Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities]

Part of: Department of Public Utilities

Annual returns of accounts of the Springfield Gas Light Company, 1931-1938.

1 volume
Call no.: CA3/602X

Scope and Content: The Dept. of Public Utilities was established in 1919, combining the functions of the Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners and of the Public Service Commission, which were abolished.
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Applications for examination for full registration in medicine [Massachusetts Board of Registration and Discipline in Medicine]

Part of: Board of Registration in Medicine

Applications for examination for full registration in medicine, 1895-1937.

11 record center cartons
Call no.: CA2.01/521

Scope and Content: The Board of Registration of Medicine, established in 1894, was placed within the Division of Registration (Dept. of Civil Service and Registration) in 1919.  It was replaced by the Board of Registration and Discipline in Medicine as of 1976, renamed the Board of Registration in Medicine again in 1979.
Arrangement: Arranged by application number
Restrictions: Evaluative information restricted by statutory provision; MGLA c 4, s 7, cl 26(c) and c 66A.  For conditions of access, consult repository
Notes: Series includes application numbers 1-16500
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Restrictions: Evaluative information restricted by statutory provision; MGLA c 4, s 7, cl 26(c) and c 66A. For conditions of access, consult repository

Applications for limited registration as interns or hospital officers [Massachusetts Board of Registration and Discipline in Medicine]

Part of: Board of Registration in Medicine

Applications for limited registration as interns or hospital officers, 1930-1937.

8 volumes in 1 record center carton
Call no.: CA2.01/522

Scope and Content: The Board of Registration of Medicine, established in 1894, was placed within the Division of Registration (Dept. of Civil Service and Registration) in 1919.  It was replaced by the Board of Registration and Discipline in Medicine as of 1976, renamed the Board of Registration in Medicine again in 1979.
Arrangement: Arranged by application number
Restrictions: Evaluative information restricted by statutory provision; MGLA c 4, s 7, cl 26(c) and c 66A.  For conditions of access, consult repository
Notes: Series includes application numbers 226-2250
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Restrictions: Evaluative information restricted by statutory provision; MGLA c 4, s 7, cl 26(c) and c 66A. For conditions of access, consult repository

Applications for registration of osteopaths [Massachusetts Board of Registration and Discipline in Medicine]

Part of: Board of Registration in Medicine

Applications for registration of osteopaths, 1909.

1 volume in 1 document box
Call no.: CA2.01/601X

Scope and Content: The Board of Registration of Medicine, established in 1894, was placed within the Division of Registration (Dept. of Civil Service and Registration) in 1919.  It was replaced by the Board of Registration and Discipline in Medicine as of 1976, renamed the Board of Registration in Medicine again in 1979.
Arrangement: Arranged by application number
Notes: Series includes applications number 1-118
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Applications for registration of physical therapists [Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professions]

Part of: Board of Registration of Allied Health Professions

Applications for registration of physical therapists, 1952-1977.

8 record center cartons
Call no.: CA2.06/523

Scope and Content: St 1951, c 656 gave the Board of Registration in Medicine responsibility for registering physical therapists to practice in Massachusetts.  St 1982, c 667 transferred this responsibility to a newly created Board of (on) Allied Health Professions (currently known as the Board of Registration of Allied Health Professions) which was also given responsibility for registering physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and athletic trainers.
Arrangement: In two subseries: (1) Applications for registration by waiver, 1952-1960 (2) Applications for examination or endorsement registration, 1954-1977
Restrictions: Restricted series: Evaluative information restricted by statutory provision; MGLA c 4, s 7, cl 26(c) and c 66A. For conditions of access, consult repository
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Restrictions: Restricted series: Evaluative information restricted by statutory provision; MGLA c 4, s 7, cl 26(c) and c 66A. For conditions of access, consult repository

Approved applications of physicians entitled to registration [Massachusetts Board of Registration and Discipline in Medicine]

Part of: Board of Registration in Medicine

Approved applications of physicians entitled to registration, 1894-1895.

9 volumes in 2 record center cartons
Call no.: CA2.01/580X

Scope and Content: The Board of Registration of Medicine, established in 1894, was placed within the Division of Registration (Dept. of Civil Service and Registration) in 1919.  It was replaced by the Board of Registration and Discipline in Medicine as of 1976, renamed the Board of Registration in Medicine again in 1979.
Arrangement: Arranged by application number
Notes: Series includes application numbers 1-4400
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Attorney general opinions [Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner]

Part of: Division of Insurance

Attorney General opinions, 1868-1890.

1 document box
Call no.: CA4.01/174X

Scope and Content: As the state official responsible for the regulation of insurance business in Massachusetts, the insurance commissioner requested legal opinions of the attorney general to assist in making determinations.  Each file contains correspondence from the commissioner outlining the request for an opinion, manuscript summaries of the opinion from the attorney general, and a typed copy of the full opinion.
Arrangement: Arranged by opinion number
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