Reapportionment files
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series contains reports and reference materials pertaining to legislative apportionment and reapportionment under Article III of the state constitution. Files contain reports of the Joint Legislative Committee on Reapportionment; population tables, computation sheets, and apportionment formulae; reference maps; historical background and tentative outlines for reapportionment; correspondence and proposals from organizations, individuals, and the Nassau County Democratic Committee; research and conference materials submitted by the National Municipal League; and copies of articles and pamphlets authored by private individuals and organizations.
Title
- Reapportionment files
Quantity
- 1 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- A0096
Creator
Scope and Content Note
This series contains reports and reference materials pertaining to legislative apportionment and reapportionment under Article III of the state constitution. Files contain reports of the Joint Legislative Committee on Reapportionment; population tables, computation sheets, and apportionment formulae; reference maps; historical background and tentative outlines for reapportionment; correspondence and proposals from organizations, individuals, and the Nassau County Democratic Committee; research and conference materials submitted by the National Municipal League; and copies of articles and pamphlets authored by private individuals and organizations. The series also includes a significant quantity of reports and publications pertaining to apportionment and reapportionment in other states.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.