New York State Office for the Aging Volunteer Recognition Books
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- These reports focus on award announcements given to exemplary senior volunteers who provided service to local agencies, advocacy groups, and other organizations such as schools, hospitals, and transportation programs. An award is given annually to a volunteer from each county. Each entry includes a picture, a brief biography, a list of agencies served, and a statement by the volunteer on their thoughts and motivations.
Title
- Volunteer recognition books
Quantity
- 0.25 cubic feet; 8 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Bulk Dates
Series Number
- B2758
Creator
Arrangement
Unarranged.
Scope and Content Note
These reports focus on award announcements given to exemplary senior volunteers who provided service to local agencies, advocacy groups, and other organizations such as schools, hospitals, and transportation programs. An award is given annually to a volunteer from each county. Each entry includes a picture, a brief biography, a list of agencies served, and a statement by the volunteer on their thoughts and motivations. The awardees were nominated or submitted by Area Agency on Aging (AAA) directors.
The reports also document department sponsored activities related to New York State Senior Day (later, Older New Yorkers Day) and include messages from the governor, department director, senators, and assembly members recognizing and thanking the volunteers for their service.
Acquisition Information
This series was transferred under RDA 90338.
Access Restrictions
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