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Title

Governor's proclamation and concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly concerning the 175th anniversary of the Board of Regents

Series Number

A0490

Summary

The year 1959 marked the 175th anniversary of the 1784 establishment of the New York State Board of Regents. This series consists of a proclamation by Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller designating May 1, 1959 as "Board of Regents Day" and concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly memorializing 1794 [sic] in the educational history of the state.

Creator

• University of the State of New York. Board of Regents

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Title

New York State Trails Council records

Series Number

22454

Summary

This series consists of meeting agendas and minutes, correspondence, resolutions, bylaws, memoranda, notes, and related background materials of the New York State Trails Council. The Trails Council is a citizen's advisory board that advocates trail interests to all levels of government and to the public; provides a reliable source of information on trail-based recreation and the needs of trail users; coordinates efforts to construct and maintain trails; fosters responsible trail use ethics; and provides a forum for mediating differences among trail user groups. Also included in the records are Trails Day proclamations, brochures, publications, reports and directories, opinion survey information, and records relating to the 1980 New York State Trails Symposium.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Planning Unit

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Title

Duplicate thanksgiving proclamations issued by governors of other states and territories

Series Number

A4113

Summary

This series consists of proclamations issued by governors of northern states and territories, with the exception of one received from Arkansas. The proclamations were compiled by the Bureau of Military Statistics and its successor, the Bureau of Military Record, between 1863 and 1866. Essentially, the proclamations are messages from the governor to the people prescribing a specific day (usually in November) on which prayers and thanksgiving should be offered and the reasons why.

Creator

• New York (State). Bureau of Military Statistics

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Title

Correspondence files

Series Number

A4234

Summary

The series consists of correspondence files, maintained by Assistant Secretary Frederic E. Foster, relating to general information and functions of the State Defense Council. The bulk of the records consist of of correspondence with civilian relief organizations, patriotic societies, emergency industrial organizations, advocacy groups, other state councils, and state and national government officials. Also included are circulars, pamphlets, and bulletins; and wartime messages and proclamations by Governor Charles S. Whitman and President Woodrow Wilson.

Creator

• New York State Defense Council

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Unfiled correspondence and other records relating to appointments, charges and complaints against public officials, extraditions, and proclamations

Series Number

A0197

Summary

This fragmentary series is comprised of documents removed from, or never filed into, other series of governors records. Much of the series consists of routine appointment records, including letters recommending or opposing appointments; letters of application for positions; letters tendering resignations from positions; and certificates of commission. The series also includes documents concerning charges of misconduct and malfeasance against county district attorneys, extradition documents regarding fugitives from other states, and copies or drafts of proclamations.

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Title

Governor proclamations

Series Number

13684

Summary

Executive Chamber staff maintained these records as a central file of photocopies of gubernatorial proclamations. The original proclamations were filed with the Secretary of State in accordance with legislation of 1892 and 1951 requiring all documents issued under the great seal of New York State to be filed with the secretary. Usually ceremonial in nature, the proclamations recognize important events, issues, or personal achievements by proclaiming a day, week, or month in the subject's honor.

Creator

• New York (State). Governor

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Title

Thanksgiving Day proclamations by the Governor

Series Number

A3286

Summary

This series consists of printed gubernatorial proclamations designating a specific Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. A few bear the actual signature of the governor and the secretary to the governor, but most contain only printed names.

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Title

Board of Regents Chancellor proclamations, citations, and awards

Series Number

B2783

Summary

This series documents awards and honors given to Regent Julia Johnson acknowledging her service during her long tenure as superintendent of schools and University of the State of New York Regent.

Creator

• University of the State of New York. Board of Regents. Chancellor

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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

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Robert Abrams personal papers and ephemera

Series Number

B2818

Summary

This series consists of personal and professional papers and ephemera associated with the life and career of New York State Attorney General Robert Abrams. The series documents his public service in the New York State Assembly, as Bronx Borough President, and as State Attorney General. Records include correspondence; speeches; photographs; videotapes; audiocassettes; scrapbooks; news clippings; and Department of Law annual reports, press releases, opinions, and accomplishments.

Creator

• Abrams, Robert, 1938-

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