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Displaying 11 Finding Aids
Title
- Boards of Visitors meeting minutes
Series Number
- B2324
Summary
- This series consists of Governor W. Averell Harriman's copies of meeting minutes from the various Boards of Visitors from state institutions. Also included are reports to the Boards of Visitors by the director or superintendent of the institution under the Board's care or reports of the Boards of Visitors to the Governor and the acknowledgement of their receipt.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Access Restrictions
- Reports created by the Division for Youth are restricted in accordance with Executive Law, section 501-c(1)(b), relating to confidentiality of individuals in custody of the Division for Youth (now Office of Children and Family Services). Reports created by the Department of Mental Hygiene are restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records.
- Other records may be exempt from disclosure by New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) section 87.2(a).
Title
- Appointment application files
Series Number
- B1958
Summary
- This series contains applications to Governor W. Averell Harriman for appointments to state government positions. The applications include those transmitted by county government or other state political leaders, and applications sent directly to Governor Harriman. Also included are applications from lawyers for positions and applications for honorary positions. The records include applications, biographies of the applicants, criminal investigation reports of the applicants, and recommendations and correspondence from and about the applicants.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Access Restrictions
- Restricted to protect personal privacy. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon application and approval by the State Archives.
Title
- Long Island Rail Road investigation reports
Series Number
- B2354
Summary
- This series consists of investigation reports concerning the organization and financial operations of the Long Island Railroad that were sent to Governor W. Averell Harriman's office between 1955 and 1957. The records were generated by the Long Island Transit Authority, the Public Service Commission, the United States District Court, and the Executive Chamber.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Governor W. Averell Harriman index to central subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- B1853
Summary
- This subject listing was created to index accretion 13682-96, New York State Governor W. Averell Harriman Central Subject and Correspondence Files.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Construction progress photographs
Series Number
- B2339
Summary
- This series consists of binders of photographs documenting the construction of nuclear power plants on the St. Lawrence River by the New York State Power Authority. The binders were sent monthly to Governor W. Averell Harriman's office by Power Authority Chairman, Robert Moses.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Governor W. Averell Harriman central subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- 13682_07
Summary
- W. Averell Harriman's single term as governor represents the only interlude during the period from 1943-1973 in which the Democratic Party held the governorship. Harriman's central subject and correspondence files document the governor's efforts to introduce new programs in the areas of mental health, aging, poverty relief, civil rights, consumer affairs, housing, highways, and aid to education. The records also document the governor's involvement in national politics, especially during the 1956 presidential election.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Governor W. Averell Harriman campaign records
Series Number
- B1947
Summary
- This series documents W. Averell Harriman's campaigns for governor of New York in 1954 and 1958, and for president in 1956. It is divided into five subseries: 1954 New York State Gubernatorial Campaign Files; 1954 General Election Files; 1956 Campaign and Election Files; 1958 Gubernatorial Campaign Files; and 1958 Election Records.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Departmental news and press releases
Series Number
- B2306
Summary
- This series consists of news and press releases that were issued by various New York State departments, agencies, committees, commissions, and authorities and collected by members of Governor W. Averell Harriman's staff.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Governor W. Averell Harriman press clippings
Series Number
- B2696
Summary
- This series contains press clippings compiled by the administration of Governor Harriman. Executive Chamber staff used these clippings to track press coverage of the governor, his administration, policies, issues, and events. Staff maintained two clipping files: one arranged chronologically and another alphabetically. Topics of note include Harriman's campaign for the 1956 Democratic Party presidential nomination, speeches given by Governor Harriman, and infrastructure such as highways and railroads.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Governor W. Averell Harriman social files
Series Number
- B2343
Summary
- This series consists of records of the social or official engagements given by Governor and Mrs. Harriman or by the Governor alone while in office. Records include acceptances, regrets, guest and seating lists, thank-you notes, memoranda, and a few press releases relating to luncheons, dinners, parties, and other social or official events. There are several functions given in honor of heads of state in foreign countries highlighting Governor Harriman's former role as an ambassador from the United States.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Governor W. Averell Harriman central subject and correspondence files (microfilm version)
Series Number
- 13682_96
Summary
- The central subject and correspondence files of Governor W. Averell Harriman pertain to appointments of judges and members of government commissions; civil service; housing; rapid transit; Thruway Authority; commerce; conservation; flood control; education; fiscal revenues; harness racing, labor; legislation; personnel administration; public safety; public utilities; and welfare.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.