New York State Board of Elections Political Advertisements and Campaign Literature Files

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
The series consists of printed, audio-visual, and ephemeral materials received by the State Board of Elections from candidates and their organizations as examples of items produced during various campaigns for statewide elective office. The State Board of Elections regulates campaign advertising and financing as part of its responsibility to administer the election process and enforce the State Election Law.
Title
Board of Elections political advertisements and campaign literature files
Quantity
116 cubic feet; approximately 102 videotapes; 69 audiotapes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
15883
Creator
Arrangement

15833-96: Arranged by senate or assembly district number.

15883-98, 15883-00, 15883-02, 15883-12: Arranged by elective office, contributing organization, or election.

15883-03: Unarranged

All other accretions: Geographical.

Scope and Content Note

The series consists of printed, audio-visual, and ephemeral materials received by the State Board of Elections from candidates and their organizations as examples of items produced during various campaigns for statewide elective office, filed pursuant to Election Law sect. 14-106. The State Board regulates campaign advertising and financing as part of its responsibility to administer the election process and enforce the Election Law and its regulations.

The records document how both winning and losing candidates complied with the regulations. They reflect the issues raised, money spent, and publicity generated by political campaigns in presenting their candidate(s) to the public.

The majority of the series consists of print records, including: examples of pamphlets, circulars, flyers, campaign stationery, brochures, door hangars, palm cards, posters, and bumper stickers used in campaign promotions; sample invitations to fundraisers and other activities; newspaper clippings of candidate interviews, articles, endorsements, and advertisements; and schedules, notices, and lists of fees paid for radio and television broadcasts, and scripts for political advertisements.

Ephemeral items include lapel pins, drinking cups, pot holders, campaign buttons, and plastic visors.

15883-03: This accretion consists of a small amount of randomly selected material which was used in a 1992 exhibit entitled "Stumping the State." Numerous candidates for many public offices are represented in the material.

Alternate Formats Available

A 1983 video segment relating to Judge Donald Mark has been digitized and is available in State Archives Digital Collections.

Other Finding Aids

15883-98, 15883-00, 15883-02: Container lists are available at the repository.

15883-98: An alphabetical list of political action committees and candidates' districts (1996 only) is available at the repository.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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