New York State Governor Executive Statements

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series contains typescript or printed copies of executive statements, created by the offices of Governors Charles S. Whitman, Martin H. Glynn, and Nathan L. Miller, for release to the press to announce appointments of public officials, convey the governor's opinion on pending legislation or other topics, or to report on gubernatorial actions such as granting or denial of executive clemency.
Title
Governor executive statements
Quantity
6.3 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Bulk Dates
Series Number
A3217
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series contains typescript or printed copies of Governor Charles S. Whitman's, Martin H. Glynn's, and Nathan L. Miller's executive statements, often prepared for release to the press, to announce appointments of public officials, or to report on other gubernatorial actions. Announcements concern such issues as: appointment or nomination of persons to offices, councils, or commissions such as: Public Service Commission, commissions to investigate sanity of persons convicted in capital cases, and justices for special terms of the Supreme Court; investigations and resignations of state officials; convicts for whom the governor is considering a pardon, listed on monthly "Pardon Day Calendars"; granting or denial of executive clemency; governor's opinion on pending legislation, in the form of transcripts of correspondence from the governor to legislators; and other topics such as labor matters, military matters, appropriations, and public works projects.

A0597Series A0597, Executive Clemency and Pardon Case Files, contains related records.

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