Proceedings, recommendations, and background files of the Governor's Conference on Crime, the Criminal and Society
Series Number
A0615
Summary
This series documents the activities and recommendations of the 1935 crime conference which served as the basis for Governor Lehman's anti-crime program of 1936. The conference stressed the need for a nationally coordinated law enforcement program. The series includes: transcripts of proceedings of General Sessions 1-4; transcripts of proceedings of Round Tables 1-5 concerning 1) crime prevention, 2) detection and apprehension, 3) prosecution and the courts, 4) institutional care, and 5) probation, parole and rehabilitation; conference planning and organization materials.
Creator
New York (State). Governor (1933-1942 : Lehman)
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
New York State Governor Herbert H. Lehman invitation correspondence file
Series Number
A0404
Summary
This series consists of invitations to Governor Herbert Lehman to attend various public and private functions and the governor's replies, usually expressing his regrets at being unable to accept the invitation. The series also includes Governor Lehman's daily appointment calendars for 1933, 1934, and 1935. Most of the invitations are for events scheduled for 1933, 1934, and 1935; a very few invitations are for events scheduled for December 1932, before Lehman was actually inaugurated as governor.
Creator
New York (State). Governor (1933-1942 : Lehman)
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Governor Herbert H. Lehman central subject and correspondence files
Series Number
13682_53
Summary
Herbert H. Lehman served as governor during the bulk of the Great Depression. His leadership and advocacy led to the state's adoption of the "Little New Deal," a series of state relief and reform programs. His central subject and correspondence files pertain to the establishment of unemployment insurance; state and federal social security legislation; slum clearance and the establishment of public housing; welfare assistance to communities; limiting of child labor; minimum wage legislation; crime prevention; and legal and constitutional reform.
Creator
New York (State). Governor (1933-1942 : Lehman)
Access Restrictions
Access to certain records documenting Moreland Act investigations is restricted. Records are subject to review by State Archives staff prior to disclosure.