Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation Planning Director's Subject and Correspondence Files
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series includes records created and maintained by Alyce Russo during her tenure as Planning Director of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation.
Title
- Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation Planning Director's subject and correspondence files
Quantity
- 6 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B2742
Creator
Arrangement
Unarranged.
Administrative History
Between 1989 and 1996, Alyce Russo served as the Planning Director of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation. Her responsibilities in this role included directing the planning of public and private sector development, formulating policy, and fundraising.
Scope and Content Note
This series includes records created and maintained by Alyce Russo during her tenure as Planning Director of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation. Records include correspondence, landscape plans, and technical drawings. Topics addressed include the construction of Roosevelt Island's Cultural Center, restoration of historic structures, and the design of the island's seawall. Of particular note is the large amount of correspondence with various architects, including Giorgio Cavaglieri and Theodore Liebman.
Access Restrictions
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