This series documents Frank Wayland Higgins' political career as New York State Senator, Governor, and Lieutenant Governor. The bulk of the series consists of newspaper clippings of articles and political cartoons, invitations to social occasions, correspondence, and telegrams housed in scrapbooks. A significant portion of the records document Higgins' campaigns for office, as well as the struggle for power in the Republican Party.
Creator
Higgins, Frank Wayland, 1856-1907
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
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.
This series consists of the personal papers of State Senator Warren M. Anderson. The papers include campaign materials, general correspondence, and constituency files from his district in Binghamton.
Creator
Anderson, Warren M., 1915-2007
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Assistant Secretary to the Governor for Program subject files
Series Number
B2729
Summary
This series consists of files of Ronald W. Pedersen, which include unpublished organizational studies of Executive Branch agencies, as well as briefing papers and publicity materials for Nelson A. Rockefeller's gubernatorial and presidential campaigns.
Creator
New York (State). Governor. Assistant Secretary to the Governor for Program
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Assistant Secretary for Reports subject and correspondence files
Series Number
B2331
Summary
This series consists of subject and correspondence files created by Assistant Secretary for Reports to Governor W. Averell Harriman, Daniel P. Moynihan. The records document the two major functions of the Assistant Secretary for Reports: to bring the State Government closer to the people and to keep the Governor informed on the developments and activities within the State departments and agencies. Many files concern the public relations and public informational aspects of New York State government.
Creator
New York (State). Governor. Assistant Secretary for Reports
Access Restrictions
Income tax file in Box 6 is restricted to protect personal privacy.
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.