Series consists of records related to security operations of the 1980 Winter Olympics, which were held at Lake Placid, New York. The records include reports, manuals, maps of the area, security plans, budget files, emergency disaster plans, search and rescue procedures, communications plans, personnel assignments and slides used in security briefings.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Environmental Conservation. Division of Law Enforcement
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding the access to or use of the material.
Policy and program files for the 1980 Winter Olympics
Series Number
13089
Summary
This series contains policy and procedure manuals regarding preparations for the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. Records include environmental impact statements, disaster operations manuals, operation manual and plans, newspaper clippings, and the Department of Transportation's operating manual and final report of the Olympics.
Creator
New York (State). Olympic Transportation Committee
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Department of State Bureau of Legal Services 1980 Olympics legal issues files
Series Number
13029
Summary
These files were created by the Bureau of Legal Services as part of its responsibility to provide legal advice on State-local relations. The Bureau provided advice on legal issues relating to the 1980 Olympics, including acquisition of facility sites; financing the Olympics; television and radio broadcasting; environmental impact; transportation; commerce; and accommodations. Many records focus on the condemnation of the Ray Brook Federal Correctional Facility and its acquisition for use as an Olympic facility and on the Olympic Accommodations Control Corporation.
Creator
New York (State). Department of State. Bureau of Legal Services
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.