New York State Assemblyman Abbot Low Moffat Files
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series contains files created and maintained by Abbot L. Moffat during his tenure as a member of the New York State Assembly. Included are booklets, newspaper articles, publications, and other assorted documentation that reflect his interest in the budget and taxation. Also included are Republican Party campaign literature and materials related to Moffat's involvement with the New York State War Council.
Title
- Assemblyman Abbot Low Moffat files
Quantity
- 1 cubic foot
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- L0270
Creator
Arrangement
Unarranged.
Administrative History
Abbot L. Moffat was a Republican politician who represented the 15th District in the New York State Assembly from 1929-1943. During his career as an assemblyman, Moffat was appointed to the Assembly Ways and Means Committee and served as its chair from 1936-1943. He also served on the New York State War Council from 1942-1943. He resigned from the State Assembly in 1943 to work for the U.S. Department of State.
Scope and Content Note
This series contains files created and maintained by Abbot L. Moffat during his tenure as a member of the New York State Assembly. Included are booklets, newspaper articles, publications, and other assorted documentation that reflect his interest in the budget and taxation. Also included are Republican Party campaign literature and materials related to Moffat's involvement with the New York State War Council.
Related Material
L0135Series L0135, New York State Assembly Committee on Ways and Means Correspondence and Subject Files
A4321Series A4321, New York State Assemblyman Abbot Low Moffat State Authorities Development Files and
A4322Series A4322, New York State War Council Abbot Low Moffat's Advisory Correspondence all contain related records. The Abbot Low Moffat Papers, 1929-1943, are held by the University at Albany, State University of New York.
Access Restrictions
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