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4. For the University Convocation of the State of New York for its 

 organization, methods and tlie edncatioual value of its annual con- 

 ferences as recorded in the thirty -one volumes from 1863 to 1893. 



5. For model desks, tables and oihce equipment, designed to afford 

 a maximum of working convenience at small cost and in limited space. 



To the administrative department of the University of the State of 

 New York : 



1. For a collective photographic exhibit of 2,000 pictures illustrative 

 of the 4-S-± teaching institutions in the University, and for sixty photo- 

 graphs illustrative of the five departments of the University. 



2. For the exhibit of improvements in office labor-saving methods 

 and appliances, and for administrative forms skillfully adapted to the 

 peculiar work of the University and serving as efficient safeguards 

 against accidental or intentional irregularities. 



3. For valuable histoiical records and a series of printed and graphic 

 charts, giving a survey of the entire educational work of the University. 



4. For a series of annual reports since 1784, based on sworn returns 

 from the institutions of the University, and specially for recent vol- 

 umes, including a valuable exhibit of blanks, forms and methods for 

 collecting full and accurate information, and for digesting and tabulat- 

 ing the same. 



5. For a series of twenty-nine volumes on the zoology, botany, 

 paleontology and natural resources of New York, as illustrating the 

 progressive development of a survey of the resources of the State. 



6. For a system of frequent printed bulletins issued in advance of 

 the annual reports, thus giving early information of the proceedings of 

 educational meetings and of legislation enacted or considered by any 

 Legislature affecting educational institutions directly or indirectly. 



7. For a series of pocket handbooks, giving compact, official informa- 

 tion, with photographic illustrations of prominent educational institu- 

 tions of the State. 



To the examinations department of the University of the State of 

 New York : 



1. For excellence in the system of Regents' examinations to deter- 

 mine the standard of graduation from elementary to academic grade, 

 and to test the instruction given by teachers in a way to stimulate the 

 best work and the use of improved methods without impairing indi- 

 viduality in teaching. 



2. For a carefully elaborated system of higher examinations offering 

 official tests in over 400 localities, in all college and university studies, 

 by examiners appointed from unix'ersity and college faculties, success- 

 ful candidates receiving credentials under seal from the University of 

 the State. 



3. For excellence of administrative methods by which examinations 

 are prepared, conducted, recorded and recognized by graded creden- 

 tials in a way designed to secure a maximum of valuable results with a 

 minimum of the evils attending examinations. 



4. For excellence of the system of credentials comprising a series of 



