New York State Education Department Planning and Promotional Records for the Opening of the New York State Museum

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series contains planning and promotional documents for the grand opening celebration of the New York State Museum (July 1-4, 1976) at its new location at the Cultural Education Center in the Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York. Included are Museum Opening Committee agendas and meeting minutes, press releases, transcripts of speeches, invitations and programs, posters, pamphlets, and other promotional materials, plans for various events, exhibit planning notes, and black and white photographic prints.
Title
Planning and promotional records for the opening of the New York State Museum
Quantity
2.7 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A4611
Creator
Arrangement

A4611-98: Arranged by record type, then roughly chronological.

Scope and Content Note

The series contains planning and promotional documents for the grand opening celebration of the New York State Museum at its new location at the Cultural Education Center in the Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York. The celebration took place on July 1-4, 1976, and included several events.

Records include Museum Opening Committee agendas and meeting minutes; press releases; transcripts of speeches; invitations and programs; posters, pamphlets and other promotional materials; plans for various events; exhibit planning notes; and black and white photographic prints.

Other Finding Aids

A4611-98: Folder list is available at the repository.

Acquisition Information

A4611-12: These records were transferred in September 2011 to the State Archives by Sally Davis, who co-organized the celebration for the opening of the State Museum. The records were accessioned in March 2012 following their appraisal.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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