State Police non-criminal investigation case files
Series Number
A0795
Summary
This series consists of investigation files of non-criminal activity generated by the New York State Police Special Services Unit (known before 1970 as the Criminal and Subversives Section) as it examined organizations and individuals with supposed subversive or radical connections. The files contain police investigation reports, related correspondence and intra-agency communications, index cards summarizing known affiliations or previous investigations of individuals or groups, and background material pertinent to each case.
Creator
New York (State). Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Special Services
Access Restrictions
Restricted: Boxes 3-5, 19-24, and 43-47 contain Department of Correction and FBI "rap sheets" that are exempt from disclosure under state and federal law.
Restricted: Some files contain information that is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law, including but not limited to the exemptions to protect personal privacy and to protect the identity of confidential informants.
The Rapp-Coudert Committee was charged with investigating individuals and organizations with suspected radical ties in New York City public schools and colleges. This series consists of the Committee's investigation files. Typical contents include correspondence; interview notes and hearing transcripts; minutes; and copies of Communist, anti-war, and civil liberties publications collected by the Committee during the course of investigations. Many files contain extensive notes on individuals under investigation, and include documentation on other persons with suspected ties to Communism.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee on the State Education System
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.