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Displaying 52 Finding Aids
Title
- Card file to case files of charges and complaints against public officials
Series Number
- B1841
Summary
- This is apparently the original, incomplete card file that partially indexes charges, complaints and investigations in Series A0531, Investigation Case Files. The case files relate to investigations, conducted by the governor or by commissioners appointed by the governor, into charges of misconduct in office or neglect of duty by state and local government agencies and officials.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Proclamations by the governor
Series Number
- 13035
Summary
- This series consists of original signed proclamations issued by the governor to formally notify the people of the state on matters of law, policy, or custom affecting them, or to designate exclusive times for commemoration or observance of special events. The proclamations were filed with the Secretary of State as the office of record for New York State.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State. Bureau of Miscellaneous Records
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
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
- Registers of applications for office
Series Number
- A0624
Summary
- This series serves as a central record of applicants for offices to which the Governor made appointments or nominations. The volumes generally provide the name of the office or position at the top of each page and then list, for each applicant name; date application filed; residence (town and/or county, state if outside New York, and country if outside the United States); by whom recommended (governor, mayor, or other prominent individual); and date appointed (1865-1870 only).
Creator
- New York (State). Governor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Correspondence of Belle L. Moskowitz
Series Number
- B1715
Summary
- This series consists of 8 items of original and duplicate correspondence and related attachments between Governor Alfred E. Smith and Mrs. Belle L. Moskowitz of the Democratic Publicity Bureau. The documents pertain to such subjects as government reorganization, mortgages, bond issues, and housing.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1923-1928 : Smith)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Governor W. Averell Harriman pre-gubernatorial files
Series Number
- B2342
Summary
- This series documents W. Averell Harriman's business and political endeavors between 1950 and 1954 leading up to his candidacy for governor of New York State. Records include articles, speeches, correspondence, reports, and campaign material.
Creator
- Harriman, W. Averell (William Averell), 1891-1986
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
- New York State Governor George E. Pataki Executive Chamber briefing files
Series Number
- B1726
Summary
- These files consist of briefing notes prepared for Governor George E. Pataki before he spoke at meetings, bill signings, dinners, and other public events. The notes pertain to business, government, religious, and community organizations and include background information on organizations, reasons for events, topics of possible disagreement, and recommended remarks or positions for the governor.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1995-2006 : Pataki)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Official tabulation and statement of votes
Series Number
- A0049
Summary
- This series is comprised of oversized, folded tabulations on columnar paper showing numbers of votes for candidates for various local and statewide offices and for electors for president and vice-president of the United States in the general election of November 8, 1904. They were submitted by county boards of canvassers to provide the governor with detailed information on election results. Only Allegany, Kings, Onondaga, Richmond, Suffolk, and Washington counties are represented in this series.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Supporting documents for the published public papers of the governor
Series Number
- 15732
Summary
- Public Papers Project staff compiled these copies of documents in preparation for the annual publication of the gubernatorial Public Papers. Among the documents included in the series are annual messages; budget messages and presentations; legislative approval and veto messages; emergency messages and messages of necessity (governor's requests that the legislature take immediate action on particular legislation); executive orders; judicial designations; pardons; statements and addresses; and appointments.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Monthly reports and minutes of meetings of boards of managers of state institutions
Series Number
- A0283
Summary
- This series consists of reports and minutes of meetings submitted to the governor by boards of managers of state institutions documenting their visitation and inspection of these institutions as required by law. The reports provide information on the condition of the facilities, financial and administrative matters, and population of the institution. The minutes detail the organization of the board and election of officers, and provide similar information on the institution and its population as do the reports.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor
Access Restrictions
- Partially 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).
Title
- 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.