New York State Assembly Task Force on Toxic Substances Interviews and Hearing Files Regarding Alleged Army Toxic Dumping

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
The series consists of evidence gathered during the Task Force investigation of alleged Army dumping of radioactive materials into the Love Canal. The evidence was given at public hearings, in interviews conducted by Task Force investigators, and in interviews conducted by the Army during its own investigation. Evidence includes eyewitness accounts of Army dumping and contamination in the Love Canal and details related to procedures for production, storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials at government facilities.
Title
New York State Assembly Task Force on Toxic Substances interviews and hearing files regarding alleged Army toxic dumping
Quantity
1 cubic foot
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
L0133
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological by date of interview or hearing.

Scope and Content Note

The series consists of evidence gathered during the Task Force investigation of alleged Army dumping of radioactive materials into the Love Canal. The evidence was given in public hearings held by the Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation, in interviews conducted by Task Force investigators, and in interviews conducted by the Army during its own 1978 investigation into these allegations.

Providing the evidence were present or former residents of the Niagara Falls area giving eyewitness accounts of Army dumping and contamination in the Love Canal. Also providing evidence were present or former members of the Army or civilian employees of Army contractors detailing procedures on production, storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials at government facilities.

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