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Senator Karen Burstein women's issues files

Series Number

L0101

Summary

These records, created or collected by Senator Karen Burstein, provide information on the development of leadership strategies by women's movement advocates. Include are correspondence, memorandums, reports, conference materials, press clippings, and other materials from state agencies, advocacy organizations, and individuals relating to abortion; childcare; displaced homemakers; women in prisons; International Women's Year; and the National Women's Conference (1977). Many records, representing both sides of the issue, relate to the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment in New York State.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1973-1978 : Karen Burstein)

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Subject and bill files of Senator Manfred Ohrenstein

Series Number

B1952

Summary

This series contains the subject and bill files of New York State Senator Manfred Ohrenstein, who represented the 27th District of New York County from 1961-1994. The records document such topics as: state elections, civil defense, health, education, mental health, the Democratic Party, civil rights, capital punishment, and housing. Names of note include Eleanor Roosevelt, Nelson Rockefeller, Mark Lane, Herbert Lehman, and Arthur Levitt.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1961-1994 : Manfred Ohrenstein)

Access Restrictions

Portions of these records are restricted to protect personal privacy. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon application and approval by the State Archives.

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New York State Assemblyman G. Oliver Koppell subject files

Series Number

L0018

Summary

Files of Assemblyman G. Oliver Koppell contain correspondence, memorandums, printed materials, reports, draft legislation, and hearing testimony related to issues of interest or concern to the assemblyman, particularly in his role as chairman of the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions. Topics addressed include the Metropolitan Transit Authority, prison reform, real property and taxation, school financing, bank redlining, and the East Hudson Parkway Authority.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1971-1982 : G. Oliver Koppell)

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Senator Joseph Zaretzki records

Series Number

A0132

Summary

This series consists of Senate minority leader Joseph Zaretski's file copies of reports submitted by joint legislative committees, state commissions, and Senate standing committees; recommendations on pending bills, reports, and memorandums submitted by private organizations and individuals; reports of the Law Revision Commission; and minutes of public hearings of select committees.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1948-1974 : Joseph Zaretzki)

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Senate Majority Leader legislative program proposals

Series Number

L0267

Summary

This series consists of files of Ronald W. Pedersen, and include memorandums, draft proposals, unpublished reports, and other documents relating to legislative program proposals prepared for the Senate Majority Leader.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Office of the Majority Leader

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

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State authorities development files

Series Number

A4321

Summary

This series contains information concerning the development of bridge and highway authorities. The records detailed development of resorts and transportation projects, including the Triborough Bridge, the Marine Parkway, the Port of New York, Saratoga Springs, and the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1929-1943 : Abbot Low Moffat)

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Name index of the members of the 1846 State Constitutional Convention and the 1848-1850 State Legislature

Series Number

L0172

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature

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

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New York State Assemblyman William B. Hoyt speech files

Series Number

L0189

Summary

This series includes rough drafts, revised copies, and corrected or updated versions of speeches by Assemblyman William B. Hoyt. The series also includes testimony given during legislative hearings and to a lesser extent correspondence, announcements, event programs, publicity statements, fliers, and newspaper clippings. Speeches pertain predominantly to child abuse and domestic violence issues, but also touch on the Children's Trust Fund and education and energy issues.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1974-1992 : William B. Hoyt)

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Constitutional Ball planning and event files

Series Number

A0418

Summary

The records in this series consist of both planning materials and documentation of the Constitutional Ball. This event was held at Empire State Plaza in Albany on May 25, 1977, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of New York State, as dated from New York's first state constitution in 1777. Records include seating financial balance sheets, arrangements, guest lists, programs, news releases, status reports, fact sheets, and correspondence, invitations, news clippings, and approximately 40 black and white photographs.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1957-1978 : William T. Conklin)

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New York State Assemblyman Mark Alan Siegel subject files

Series Number

L0176

Summary

Records in this series include non-constituent correspondence, reports, press clippings, news releases, and statements delivered at meetings. Topics include alcohol abuse, battered spouses, casino gambling, court reform, the death penalty, health, medical records disclosure, New York City Schools, privacy, and the Public Service Commission. Records also document Assemblyman Siegel's chairmanship of the Democratic Study Group, a legislative policy making group.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1975-1990 : Mark Alan Siegel)

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Assembly records of Martin M. Psaty

Series Number

L0251

Summary

This series consists of bills, legislative and general correspondence, legal documents, memoranda, published material, and other related items, created and compiled by Martin M. Psaty. It is divided into three subseries: Correspondence, Subject Files, and Bills. Subjects documented in the records include air pollution, education, and health.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1963-1965 : Martin M. Psaty)

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Senator Janet Hill Gordon Senate and Assembly records

Series Number

L0245

Summary

This series consisting of the Assembly and Senate records of Janet Hill Gordon concentrates heavily on the topics of matrimony, adoption, juvenile delinquency, family courts, divorce, child custody, and social agencies working with families and children. They also reflect the various committees on which Janet Hill Gordon served while in the New York State Senate and Assembly. Included are publications, bills, correspondence, memoranda, and minutes.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1959-1962 : Janet Hill Gordon)

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Bill and chapter files of Senator William J. Larkin, Jr.

Series Number

L0258

Summary

This series documents bills sponsored by Senator William J. Larkin, Jr. which were passed into law. Each folder is annotated with the year the bill became law and its chapter number. Senator Larkin served as Secretary of the Majority Conference; Chair of the Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee; and a member of the following committees: Transportation; Agriculture; Commerce; Economic Development and Small Business; Finance; Health; Insurance; Rules; and Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1991-2018 : William J. Larkin, Jr.)

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Bill and chapter files of Senator Caesar Trunzo

Series Number

L0257

Summary

This series consists of the bill and chapter files of Senator Caesar Trunzo, who served in the New York State Senate from 1973-2008. The series also includes files from his work on the Standing Committee on Transportation.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1973-2008 : Caesar Trunzo)

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Assembly records of Robert Watson Pomeroy, Jr.

Series Number

L0255

Summary

Robert Watson Pomeroy, Jr., Republican, served in the New York State Assembly from 1947 to 1964 as a representative of Dutchess County. Assemblyman Pomeroy's legislative committee records include hearing transcripts of the Joint Legislative Committee on Natural Resources and the Assembly Public Service Committee; and bills, correspondence, and press releases regarding natural resource actions.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1947-1964 : Robert Watson Pomeroy)

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Warren M. Anderson Senate records

Series Number

L0244

Summary

Senator Warren Anderson's records include files on committees of which Anderson was a member, and records related to the Home Rule and New York City schools. Records are divided into several sub-series: Political Activities; Correspondence; Legislation; Special Legislative Problems; Committees and Commission Files; and Assorted State Documents.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1952-1988 : Warren M. Anderson)

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Legislative files of Assemblyman Edward Amann

Series Number

L0250

Summary

Assemblyman Amann's records include correspondence with constituents, invitations, memoranda, news clippings, pamphlets, and telegrams concerning issues discussed in the Assembly during 1966; as well as bills, letters, press releases, reports, salary schedules and vouchers of the Joint Legislative Committee on Unemployment Insurance and the Claims Committee. The series is divided into three subseries: General Correspondence, Joint Legislative Committee on Unemployment Insurance, and Claims Committee. Topics addressed include education, insurance, taxes, water pollution, and the 1966 New York City transit strike.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1951-1966 : Edward J. Amann)

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Assembly records of George L. Ingalls

Series Number

L0254

Summary

These Assembly and personal records of George L. Ingalls relate to his activities as Majority Leader of the Assembly. They include bills; bill drafts and notes; legislative reports and memoranda; press releases; and Majority Leader remarks. There is also information and constituency opinions about issues relating to his district; personal correspondence; campaign materials including speeches, press releases, newspaper clippings, and maps of the Broome County voting districts.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1953-1965 : George L. Ingalls)

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Bill and chapter files of Senator Mary Lou Rath

Series Number

L0259

Summary

This series documents bills introduced by Senator Mary Lou Rath. Also included are resolutions she sponsored, correspondence, and published reports of task forces and committees on which she served. During her tenure in the Senate, Senator Rath served at different times as Chair of the Tourism, Recreation and Sports Development Committee, Chair of the Children and Families Committee, and Chair of the Local Government Committee.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1993-2008 : Mary Lou Rath)

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