Department of Economic Development colored slides produced for various department projects
Series Number
B1728
Summary
This series consists of approximately 10,000 color slides (2" x 2") that are housed in binders arranged by subject. The bulk of the images depict people and places throughout the state and were produced and used to support various Department of Economic Development promotional activities and initiatives.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Economic Development. Public Affairs Office
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
These black and white negatives provide images of historic sites and other tourist attractions statewide. Prints from the negatives have been used in public relations campaigns to foster economic development and tourism in all regional areas of the state. The negatives are housed in envelopes that are consecutively numbered, and there is no index available.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Economic Development. Bureau of Media Services
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
These records were created by the Bureau of Media Services for use in promoting tourism activities and industrial development for various areas of the state and their local industries. Included are various items used in the production of the films including 16mm and 35mm black and white and color motion picture films (positive and negatives), magnetic audio tape, video tape, written scripts, and editing instructions.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Economic Development. Bureau of Media Services
Access Restrictions
Many of the audio and 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.
This map was published by the Department of Commerce to display scenic, economic, and historic sites of interest in the state. Entitled "New York The Empire State," it includes picture icons locating significant natural features, state parks, scenic areas, recreation/visitor and historic sites, museums, and significant public buildings. Text blocks summarize state history, natural and recreational features, and economic development and provide a description of state insignia.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Commerce
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Advertising portfolio of state tourism promotions during 1939 World's Fair
Series Number
A3324
Summary
This series consists of materials prepared for the Bureau of State Publicity by the Barlow Advertising Agency of Syracuse to promote nationwide attendance of the World's Fair of 1939-1940, specifically to encourage out-of-state travel to and from the fair through New York State rather than through Pennsylvania. The series includes maps, proofs of newspaper and magazine advertisements, scripts of radio advertising interviews, and copies of newsletters to legislators on the progress of the campaign.
Creator
New York (State). Bureau of State Publicity
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Department of Economic Development tourism photographs
Series Number
19125
Summary
This series consists of color slides, black and white prints, and black and white negatives created to supplement the Department of Economic Development's tourism promotional programs. Most depict outdoor landscapes, scenic areas, cultural activities, historic sites, land and water recreation, sports, industrial tours, fairs, expositions, buildings, and cityscapes.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Economic Development. Bureau of Media Services. Photo Unit
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.