New York State Department of State Electoral College Meeting Files

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of a variety of materials related to the actual meetings of electors that convene in Albany every four years following the general elections to cast ballots for president and vice president as stipulated in the U.S. Constitution. Typically the meeting files include: sample ballots, copies of procedures to be followed, agendas, oath of office forms (blank), photos, luncheon tickets, invitations to the governor's executive mansion reception, roll call lists of electors, and general correspondence.
Title
Electoral college meeting files
Quantity
1.1 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Bulk Dates
Series Number
19416
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological by presidential election year, then by file name.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of a variety of materials related to the actual meetings of electors that convene in Albany every four years following the general elections to cast ballots for president and vice president as stipulated in the U.S. Constitution.

Typically the meeting files include: sample ballots, copies of procedures to be followed, agendas, oath of office forms (blank), photos, luncheon tickets, invitations to the governor's executive mansion reception, roll call lists of electors, and general correspondence.

Alternate Formats Available

High resolution images of selected original documents and photographs in this series are available in State Archives Digital Collections.

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