New York State Governor Hugh L. Carey Executive Chamber News Summary

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
Drawn from wire service news and upstate New York newspapers, the "Executive Chamber News Summary," was an internal publication designed to keep the governor, lieutenant governor, and staff informed on issues and events during the Carey administration. The publication touched on major issues and events, including crime, correctional facilities, and criminal justice; Love Canal and hazardous waste; state and federal abortion policy; gun control; race and sex discrimination; elections; government spending; and state employee salaries and pension funds.
Title
Governor Hugh L. Carey Executive Chamber news summary
Quantity
4 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
13702
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological by date of issue.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of issues of "Executive Chamber News Summary," an internal publication issued during the Hugh Carey administration. The publication was designed to keep the governor, lieutenant governor, and their senior staff informed on current issues and events.

Each daily issue contains synopses of major wire service news, reports and upstate New York newspaper articles and editorials. Attached are copies of some of the articles and editorials cited as well as related articles and political cartoons.

The publication touched on all major issues and events, including such topics as: crime, correctional facilities, and criminal justice issues; Love Canal and hazardous waste issues; state and federal abortion policy and interest groups; gun control; race and sex discrimination; state legislative elections; government spending; and state employee salaries and pension funds.

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