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Title

Index to central subject and correspondence files of Governor Mario Cuomo

Series Number

B1857

Summary

This series indexes Governor Mario M. Cuomo Central Subject and Correspondence Files accretions 13682-96D (microfilm, 1983-1989), 13682-00 (1983-1994), and 13682-97 (microfilm, 1988-1994).

Creator

• New York (State). Governor (1983-1994 : Cuomo)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Governor public information photographs

Series Number

13703

Summary

These photographic images were used as public relations vehicles for New York's governors. The photographs helped to publicize their official, and occasionally unofficial, activities. Most of the images reveal the routine activities that the governors' photographers were assigned to photograph. Records tend to be arranged by gubernatorial administration for the following governors: Thomas E. Dewey, W. Averell Harriman, Nelson A. Rockefeller, Malcolm Wilson, Hugh L. Carey, Mario M. Cuomo, and Eliot Spitzer.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Videotapes of governors

Series Number

B1959

Summary

The New York Network was created in 1967 as a recording and broadcasting service of The State University of New York. This series consists of videotapes documenting a conference on the history of the Governor Hugh L. Carey administration entitled, "The Carey Years: Lessons for New York and the Nation." Also included are several tapes featuring news conferences and speeches by Governor Mario M. Cuomo.

Creator

• State University of New York. New York Network

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Governor press releases

Series Number

13688

Summary

Executive Chamber staff maintained these records as a central file of governor's press releases concerning all aspects of state government. Most are standard press releases publicizing appointments, new legislation, issues of concern to the governor, the governor's activities, or ceremonial occasions. Occasionally a press release will include, or consist entirely of, the text of a piece of legislation, a statement by the governor, an Executive Order or proclamation, or a government report.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor

Access Restrictions

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

Title

NY-SCAN program videotapes

Series Number

16242

Summary

The series consists of videotape cassettes of public affairs programs, legislative hearings, agency conferences, press conferences, and other related matters created by NY-SCAN (the New York State Community Affairs Network). As a unit of the Commission on Cable Television, NY-SCAN was responsible for providing and disseminating governmental and public information on various aspects of government operations statewide. The tapes in the series represent approximately 2,370 distinct filmed programs; in many cases programs are complete on multiple tapes.

Creator

• New York State Community Affairs Network

Title

Governor addresses

Series Number

13687

Summary

In addition to giving annual address the legislature, governors frequently address other organizations to communicate, publicize, and gain support for their policies. Consisting of transcripts of public speeches and remarks, these addresses pertain to the economy, including unemployment; assistance for the elderly; taxes; healthcare; programs for the developmentally disabled; crime; education; housing; and repair and maintenance of state infrastructure.

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

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Governor audiovisual records

Series Number

13700

Summary

This series consists of audio and video tape cassettes, motion picture films, and reel-to-reel audio tapes documenting the activities of New York's governors. Included are tapes and films of Thomas E. Dewey, W. Averell Harriman, Nelson A. Rockefeller, Malcolm Wilson, Hugh L. Carey, and Mario M. Cuomo. The tapes and films cover such events as: gubernatorial inaugurations; annual state-of-the-state addresses; budget messages; press conferences; interviews; radio and television announcements; award and dedication ceremonies; and meetings with government officials and representatives.

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Governor executive orders

Series Number

13685

Summary

Executive Chamber staff maintained this file of photocopies of the governor's Executive Orders ordering the State Attorney General to carry out special prosecutions in New York, Bronx, Queens, Kings, and Richmond counties in cases of corruption by public servants. The bulk of the series consists of amendments citing cases to be prosecuted in each county. Also included are executive orders numbers 1-189 issued by Governor Mario M. Cuomo.

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

Title

Commission on the Adirondacks in the Twenty First Century subject, correspondence, and meeting files

Series Number

16290

Summary

This series documents the Commission's study of the Adirondack Park economy, the Adirondack Forest Preserve, private and state land management, and subdivision and development trends. Records include subject files; correspondence; audio tapes of commission meetings; copies of public meeting presentations; audio tapes of public meetings; and copies of consultants' reports on such issues as forest preserve management, outdoor recreation, the role of nonprofit third parties in land acquisition, and the history of private land use regulation in the Adirondack Park.

Creator

• New York (State). Commission on the Adirondacks in the Twenty-First Century

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Speech files

Series Number

18688

Summary

The series consists of copies of public remarks concerning Italian heritage and culture made by Matilda Cuomo in her capacity as chair of the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commission; and messages she sent responding to invitations to speak and invitations to events she was unable to attend. Also included are speeches and messages by Governor Mario Cuomo, to various civic groups and local quincentenary committees commending their initiatives.

Creator

• New York (State). Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commission

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

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Meeting files

Series Number

18687

Summary

The series consists of start-up files and meeting records of the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commission. Records include information on: the formation of the commission; membership appointments and roster; fundraising; final and interim reports; subcommittee meetings; special projects; meeting agendas and remarks; committee work and related documents.

Creator

• New York (State). Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commission

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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.

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

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New York State Council on the Arts Governor's Arts Awards videos

Series Number

B2652

Summary

This series contains select video recordings of the Governor's Arts Awards from 1985-2002. These edited videos were produced by commercial, private, and affiliate cable channels and were possibly broadcast on PBS and cable stations statewide. This series also includes PSA's produced by the New York State Council on the Arts, most likely part of an "I Love New York - Celebrates the Arts" campaign, and one VHS tape of Chelsea Dock, a child prodigy pianist, performing at the Governor's Arts Awards in 2002.

Creator

• New York State Council on the Arts

Access Restrictions

Some of the video materials in this series cannot be played on current technology available at the State Archives and may require digitization by an external vendor to facilitate access. Researchers interested in accessing such items should contact the State Archives prior to visiting onsite.

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Governor's Health Care Advisory Board minutes and transcripts of board meetings

Series Number

19025

Summary

This series consists mostly of minutes and transcripts of meetings of the Governor's Health Care Advisory Board. The board's mission was to evaluate and reform health care policy at the highest levels to provide a framework to improve the future of health care in New York State. Files include lists of members, agendas, meeting schedules, and background reports and statistical information on health care issues. Also included is information on the role of the Department of Health.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor's Health Care Advisory Board

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this 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 Office subject and correspondence files

Series Number

B2523

Summary

The records in this series relate to all aspects of Communications and Press Office operations. Included are correspondence and memoranda to and from the director and press secretary, and working papers on specific subjects. Files are present for the Governor Hugh L. Carey and Mario M. Cuomo administrations.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor. Press Office

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

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

Title

Event and activity planning files

Series Number

18690

Summary

The series consists of files created by the commission in the course of planning events and activities to celebrate the Columbus Quincentenary, and some finished products arising from the commission's work. Records include correspondence, programs, newsletters, photographs, and pamphlets documenting events and activities sponsored or promoted by the commission, as well as curriculum and teacher guides and four VHS videocassettes.

Creator

• New York (State). Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commission

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

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Operating documents of the Fact-Finding Panel on the Shoreham Nuclear Power Facility

Series Number

18623

Summary

In 1983, Governor Mario Cuomo appointed a Fact Finding Panel to develop objective and reliable information on the economic costs and safety of the Shoreham nuclear power plant, then under construction. The records in this series document the work of the Shoreham Fact-Finding Panel and include materials maintained by the Special Counsel to the Governor. The records include primarily audio cassettes, transcripts, and meeting files of public hearings and meetings held by the panel.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor. Special Counsel to the Governor
• New York (State). Governor (1983-1994 : Cuomo)

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Governor's bill files

Series Number

A4438

Summary

This series consists of legislative bills and memoranda prepared by the Governor's Counsel's Office to promote the governor's legislative program. Each bill relates to a particular program area, law, or department of state government, such as agriculture, education, health, social services, or tax. These files contain original versions of bills which often differ from the final versions. In some cases these might be the only existing copies of the proposed legislation.

Creator

• New York (State). Counsel to the Governor

Access Restrictions

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