New York State Constitutional Convention, 1967 Records of George Cornell
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- George W. Cornell, a delegate to the Convention, served as vice-chairman of the Committee on Finance and Taxation and as a member of the Committee on Intergovernmental Relations. This series consists mostly of records dealing with the Committee on Finance and Taxation, including revisions of text in the constitutional articles and propositions for amendments in Cornell's handwriting. Also included are few examples of constituent responses.
Title
- 1967 Constitutional Convention records of George Cornell
Quantity
- 1.75 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- L0249
Creator
Arrangement
Alphabetical.
Administrative History
George W. Cornell was born in Brooklyn and attended Amherst College and Columbia Law School. Becoming active in the public affairs of Scarsdale, New York, he held several offices before being elected to the State Senate representing Westchester County. As a delegate to the 1967 Constitutional Convention, Cornell served as the vice-chairman of the Committee on Finance and Taxation and as a member of the Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
Scope and Content Note
The bulk of this series deals with the Committee on Finance and Taxation, including revisions of text in the constitutional articles and propositions for amendments in Cornell's handwriting. However, there are few examples of constituent response, aside from real estate associations which sent printed recommendations to all members of the Finance and Taxation committee.
Other Finding Aids
Folder list is available at the repository.
Custodial History
These records were a gift from George Cornell to the Syracuse University Library Manuscripts and Special Collections in June 1971. They were transferred to the New York State Archives in June 2006 and accessioned in the summer of 2007.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.