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Title

Authorities subject files

Series Number

B2334

Summary

This series consists of the subject files of the Counsel to the Governor's office which relate to New York State authorities. The Counsel's responsibilities included clearing all contracts that required the Governor's signature, making recommendations on proposed legislation, and advising on policy and program matters. Records include correspondence, memoranda, telegrams, reports, plans, press releases, copies of legislative bills and acts, and newspaper clippings relating to the administrative, legal, jurisdictional and legislative aspects of New York State authorities.

Creator

• New York (State). Counsel to the Governor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Alphabetic card index to governors' appointment correspondence files and other matters

Series Number

A0540

Summary

This series indexes Series A0612, Governors' Appointment Correspondence Files. The card indexes were compiled by successive gubernatorial administrations to facilitate access to information as the volume of correspondence and other responsibilities of governors and their staff steadily increased. In particular, the indexes provide access to names of individuals applying for appointment to various positions and individuals recommending others for such positions.

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Consumer Counsel to the Governor outreach records

Series Number

B2646

Summary

This series documents outreach efforts conducted by the consumer counsel to Governor Averell Harriman, including conferences, television and radio appearances, and the publication of informational fliers and pamphlets. Records include published fliers and pamphlets; transcripts of conferences, television appearances, and radio programs; and summaries of public events. Records relate to such subjects as consumer credit, the marketing of dairy products, protection of elderly consumers, and television servicing.

Creator

• New York (State). Consumer Counsel to the Governor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Consumer Counsel to the Governor subject and correspondence files

Series Number

B2332

Summary

This series consists of records pertaining to the activities of the Consumer Counsel to Governor W. Averell Harriman, Dr. Persia Campbell, and her staff. Records relate to such subjects as: aging, credit sales, food additives, funeral costs, purchasing and maintenance of homes, Long Island Railroad fares, milk marketing, television servicing, trading stamps and wage assignments. The Consumer Counsel was responsible for advising Governor Harriman on matters affecting consumers, and working to protect consumers from fraud and misrepresentation.

Creator

• New York (State). Consumer Counsel to the Governor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Governor printed reports and studies

Series Number

B0294

Summary

Executive Chamber staff maintained this report file to track the status of current policies and issues. The file includes draft and final versions of the governor's annual messages to the legislature; reports and plans of state agencies, commissions, task forces, advisory boards, councils, and private businesses hired by the state; state budget records; and statistical reports. These reports cover numerous subjects, such as: health care; child welfare; domestic violence; substance abuse; crime; gambling; education; economic conditions; tourism; and pollution.

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Governor daily scheduling log

Series Number

13690

Summary

This series consists of daily appointment schedules for Governor Hugh Carey from the last month of his first term through the inauguration of his successor, Mario M. Cuomo, and copies of Governor W. Averell Harriman's daily schedules. Executive Chamber staff prepared these to help the governor and his staff track and prepare for each day's activities. Occasionally filed with the daily schedules are memorandums or briefing notes providing additional background information on the location or subject of meetings or other events.

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Governor proclamations

Series Number

13684

Summary

Executive Chamber staff maintained these records as a central file of photocopies of gubernatorial proclamations. The original proclamations were filed with the Secretary of State in accordance with legislation of 1892 and 1951 requiring all documents issued under the great seal of New York State to be filed with the secretary. Usually ceremonial in nature, the proclamations recognize important events, issues, or personal achievements by proclaiming a day, week, or month in the subject's honor.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Governor press releases announcing appointments

Series Number

13686

Summary

Executive Chamber staff maintained these records as a central file of press releases announcing the governor's appointment or nomination of persons to various councils, committees, task forces, commissions, boards, panels, and other state positions. Included are appointments and nominations for State University of New York Board of Trustees; Public Employment Relations Board; Executive Director, Council on the Arts; Temporary State Commission on Restoration of the Capitol; Special Advisor for Economic Affairs; and New York State Law Revision Commission.

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Governor appointment and other correspondence files

Series Number

A0612

Summary

This series documents the governor's power to appoint or nominate for appointment certain officials, as authorized by the State Constitution and numerous legislative acts. The correspondence consists mainly of letters from persons requesting appointment; letters and petitions recommending persons for appointment; and copies of letters from the governor or his staff acknowledging receipt of application or recommendation letters.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Industrial Commissioner subject and correspondence files

Series Number

B1967

Summary

This series consists of correspondence files of Industrial Commissioner Dr. Isador Lubin, created during Governor W. Averell Harriman's administration (1955-1958). The records include correspondence with the governor's office, the State Department of Labor and other state government officials, labor unions, and private individuals. The records contain memorandums received and sent, some enclosures, and reports.

Creator

• New York (State). Industrial Commissioner

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Consumer Counsel to the Governor legislative records

Series Number

B2648

Summary

This series consists of records relating to the legislative program of Governor Harriman's consumer counsel and legislation impacting New York State's consumers. Topics of note include the regulation of consumer credit (with emphasis on motor vehicle financing and installment sales), the licensing of television service and repair workers, and the restriction of "bait" advertising practices.

Creator

• New York (State). Consumer Counsel to the Governor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Counsel to the Governor records relating to investigations

Series Number

B2438

Summary

This series documents investigations on public officials, agency management, proper enforcement of laws and matters of public peace, safety, and justice. Records include correspondence, memoranda, hearings transcripts, testimonies and interviews, reports and findings of the Commission, court decisions and grand jury reports, and newspaper clippings. Notable investigations include the Mafia meeting at Apalachin, NY; parole of Joseph Lanza; a Ballston Spa murder; a Brooklyn cave-in; the Corning police chief; funeral homes and Westfield State Farm. Records are partially restricted.

Creator

• New York (State). Counsel to the Governor

Access Restrictions

Series B2438: Partially restricted by Laws of 1953, Chap. 887; Civil Rights Law, sect. 73.8; Civil Practice Law and Rules, sect. 3101(b), (c), and (d) and 4503(a); Freedom of Information Law, sect. 87.2(b), (e)(iii) and (iv), and (g). For further information, please contact the State Archives.

Title

New York State Assistant Secretary to the Governor subject files

Series Number

B2325

Summary

This series consists of subject, political, county briefing, and national files created by the office of the Assistant Secretary to Governor W. Averell Harriman. These records served as a reference file and related to numerous subjects with which the Governor's Office was concerned and about which the Governor made public speeches and pronouncements. Significant topics covered in the records include agriculture, nuclear energy, education, health care, and economics.

Creator

• New York (State). Assistant Secretary to the Governor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Governor messages to the Legislature

Series Number

A0114

Summary

This series is composed of messages to the legislature from Governors Dewey, Harriman and Rockefeller. There is also one message from Lieutenant Governor Malcolm Wilson.The series consists of annual messages, which provide the listing of programs the Governor would like to institute that year; special messages intend to garner support for legislative bills recommended by the governor; and veto and approval messages, which respond to bills passed by the legislature and rationales for gubernatorial approval or disapproval.

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Consumer Counsel to the Governor State Advisory Committee records

Series Number

B2649

Summary

This series contains records relating to the creation and activities of the State Advisory Committee to the Consumer Counsel. The series contains documents relating to the establishment of the committee; lists, agendas, and summaries of the committee's meetings; and correspondence between Dr. Campbell and committee members. Subjects covered include protection for elderly consumers, consumer education, and the regulation of chemical additives in food.

Creator

• New York (State). Consumer Counsel to the Governor

Access Restrictions

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