Governor Hugh L. Carey central subject and correspondence files
Series Number
13682_82;_13682_83
Summary
Hugh L. Carey served as governor of New York from 1975 to 1982. He practiced fiscal conservatism by limiting government spending, while avidly defending social welfare programs that benefited the less fortunate. Records in this series document the governor's response to the New York City fiscal crisis and his efforts to overhaul the state's approach to care of the developmentally disabled. Records also document the governor's efforts in the areas of economic revitalization, environmental conservation, education policy, and criminal justice reform.
Creator
New York (State). Governor (1975-1982 : Carey)
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
War Council Office of Physical Fitness Director's program administration subject files
Series Number
A4369
Summary
This series documents the activities of the War Council's Office of Physical Fitness and the director's administration of its various programs. While some of the records document office routine, most relate to its programs encouraging physical fitness. Materials include correspondence with related agencies about fitness and health, form letters, expense account forms, address lists, fitness program manuals, certificate cards for various physical activities, meeting minutes, annual and monthly reports, and reports from field representatives.
Creator
New York State War Council. Office of Physical Fitness
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Formerly a program of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Empire State Games are conducted as a series of annual Olympic-style competitions for amateur athletes from all over New York State. This series consists of videotapes documenting opening ceremonies for the Empire State Games and the games themselves. They also contain related public service announcements.
Creator
New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Formerly a program of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Empire State Games were conducted as a series of annual Olympic-style competitions for amateur athletes from all over New York State. This series consists of the files of Fred Smith, the Empire State Games' last director. The records include correspondence and event planning materials.
Creator
New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Empire State Games raw results and participant rosters
Series Number
22491
Summary
Formerly a program of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Empire State Games are conducted as a series of annual Olympic-style competitions for amateur athletes from all over New York State. This series contains the results, raw results and participant rosters for the Summer and Winter competitions of the Empire State Games.
Creator
New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Formerly a program of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Empire State Games are conducted as a series of annual Olympic-style competitions for amateur athletes from all over New York State. This series consists of processed photographs and slides of events during the Empire State Games.
Creator
New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Syracuse Developmental Center audiovisual history files
Series Number
B1639
Summary
These files include photographs, slides, audio and videotapes, brochures, and scrapbooks that depict operations at Syracuse Developmental Center and its predecessor, the Syracuse State School. Included are images of Special Olympics; celebrations and achievements of patients and employees; educational health programs produced by staff for the public; and promotional and fundraising materials. Efforts to improve services for the developmentally disabled at Syracuse Developmental Center are documented, as well.
Creator
Syracuse Developmental Center
Access Restrictions
Access is restricted in part in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Subseries 9, Motion Picture Films of SDC Events and Residents, is restricted due to fragility, pending reformatting.
Publicity files regarding the 1980 Winter Olympics
Series Number
14221
Summary
This series consists of correspondence and memorandums; press releases and newspaper clippings; legislative proposals; reports and studies; publications and brochures; and photographs and posters documenting the Department of Commerce's role in hosting the 1980 Winter Olympic Games at Lake Placid, New York.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Commerce
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.