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Displaying 27 Finding Aids
Title
- Governor public information photographs
Series Number
- 13703
Summary
- These photographic images were used as public relations vehicles for New York's governors. The photographs helped to publicize their official, and occasionally unofficial, activities. Most of the images reveal the routine activities that the governors' photographers were assigned to photograph. Records tend to be arranged by gubernatorial administration for the following governors: Thomas E. Dewey, W. Averell Harriman, Nelson A. Rockefeller, Malcolm Wilson, Hugh L. Carey, Mario M. Cuomo, and Eliot Spitzer.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- "Speech files" of Angela Paresi
Series Number
- B1636
Summary
- Although labeled as "speech files" of Angela Paresi, chairman of the Workmen's Compensation Board from 1955-1961, the series contains no copies of speeches. The files actually consist of press releases, issued mainly by Governor Averell Harriman and the Department of Labor; scattered issues of newsletters of the State University of New York; and black and white photographic prints of Paresi, Robert Wagner, and members of the Workmen's Compensation Board. The association of these files with Paresi's speechmaking is unknown.
Creator
- New York (State). Workmen's Compensation Board
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Governor alphabetic card index to governors' correspondence files
Series Number
- A3218
Summary
- Staff of the Governor's office maintained this index to facilitate access to governors' correspondence files. The series indexes portions of three series: 1) Appointment Correspondence Files (series A0612), indexing files from 1907-1928; 2) Central Subject and Correspondence Files (series 13682), indexing files of Governor Alfred E. Smith; and 3) Investigation Case Files of Charges and Complaints Against Public Officials and Agencies (series A0531), indexing case files from about 1907-1920.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Boards of Visitors meeting minutes
Series Number
- B2324
Summary
- This series consists of Governor W. Averell Harriman's copies of meeting minutes from the various Boards of Visitors from state institutions. Also included are reports to the Boards of Visitors by the director or superintendent of the institution under the Board's care or reports of the Boards of Visitors to the Governor and the acknowledgement of their receipt.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Access Restrictions
- Reports created by the Division for Youth are restricted in accordance with Executive Law, section 501-c(1)(b), relating to confidentiality of individuals in custody of the Division for Youth (now Office of Children and Family Services). Reports created by the Department of Mental Hygiene are restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records.
- Other records may be exempt from disclosure by New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) section 87.2(a).
Title
- National Governors' Conference and related federal issues policy development files
Series Number
- B1219
Summary
- The materials in this series were compiled to prepare Governors Nelson A. Rockefeller and Malcolm Wilson and their respective staffs for the National Governors' Conference meetings in 1973 and 1974; and Governor W. Averell Harriman and his staff for meetings held between 1956 and 1958.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor. Deputy Secretary to the Governor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Subject files for the New York State Fair
Series Number
- B2329
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, notes, flyers, press releases, minutes, booklets, schedules, lists, and other records relating to the New York State Fair. Many of these records relate to the booths, exhibits, and demonstrations put on by the Office of the Consumer Counsel at the Fair and other exhibits and demonstrations at the Fair which were of interest to the consumer.
Creator
- New York (State). Consumer Counsel to the Governor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Governor audiovisual records
Series Number
- 13700
Summary
- This series consists of audio and video tape cassettes, motion picture films, and reel-to-reel audio tapes documenting the activities of New York's governors. Included are tapes and films of Thomas E. Dewey, W. Averell Harriman, Nelson A. Rockefeller, Malcolm Wilson, Hugh L. Carey, and Mario M. Cuomo. The tapes and films cover such events as: gubernatorial inaugurations; annual state-of-the-state addresses; budget messages; press conferences; interviews; radio and television announcements; award and dedication ceremonies; and meetings with government officials and representatives.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Appointment application files
Series Number
- B1958
Summary
- This series contains applications to Governor W. Averell Harriman for appointments to state government positions. The applications include those transmitted by county government or other state political leaders, and applications sent directly to Governor Harriman. Also included are applications from lawyers for positions and applications for honorary positions. The records include applications, biographies of the applicants, criminal investigation reports of the applicants, and recommendations and correspondence from and about the applicants.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Access Restrictions
- Restricted to protect personal privacy. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon application and approval by the State Archives.
Title
- New York State Executive Assistant to the Governor correspondence files
Series Number
- B2304
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence files of Governor W. Averell Harriman's Executive Assistant Charles Van Devander, who served as Harriman's chief liaison with the press. The series includes both incoming and outgoing personal and official correspondence.
Creator
- New York (State). Executive Assistant to the Governor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Governor W. Averell Harriman index to central subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- B1853
Summary
- This subject listing was created to index accretion 13682-96, New York State Governor W. Averell Harriman Central Subject and Correspondence Files.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Secretary to the Governor correspondence files
Series Number
- B2305
Summary
- This series contains letters received, copies of letters sent, and a few enclosures and memoranda relating to official and personal matters. It also contains copies of memoranda primarily sent to Governor W. Averell Harriman and Counsel Daniel Gutman. The memoranda to the Counsel are mainly concerned with legislation while the memoranda to the Governor concern legislation and other official matters.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor. Secretary to the Governor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Construction progress photographs
Series Number
- B2339
Summary
- This series consists of binders of photographs documenting the construction of nuclear power plants on the St. Lawrence River by the New York State Power Authority. The binders were sent monthly to Governor W. Averell Harriman's office by Power Authority Chairman, Robert Moses.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Governor's speech files
Series Number
- 13704
Summary
- These files contain drafts, final versions, and summaries of the governor's speeches, dedications, remarks, and testimonies. Also included are notes; corrections; schedules of events; background materials; and press releases. The speeches address issues such as economics; housing; banking; trade; health and nutrition; energy; mass transit; the Cold War; Love Canal; 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid; and 1980 Democratic National Convention in New York City.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor. Press Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Governor W. Averell Harriman central subject and correspondence files
Series Number
- 13682_07
Summary
- W. Averell Harriman's single term as governor represents the only interlude during the period from 1943-1973 in which the Democratic Party held the governorship. Harriman's central subject and correspondence files document the governor's efforts to introduce new programs in the areas of mental health, aging, poverty relief, civil rights, consumer affairs, housing, highways, and aid to education. The records also document the governor's involvement in national politics, especially during the 1956 presidential election.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Alphabetic card index to governors' appointment correspondence files and other matters
Series Number
- A0540
Summary
- This series indexes Series A0612, Governors' Appointment Correspondence Files. The card indexes were compiled by successive gubernatorial administrations to facilitate access to information as the volume of correspondence and other responsibilities of governors and their staff steadily increased. In particular, the indexes provide access to names of individuals applying for appointment to various positions and individuals recommending others for such positions.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Governor W. Averell Harriman campaign records
Series Number
- B1947
Summary
- 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.
Title
- Personal correspondence
Series Number
- B2326
Summary
- This series consists of letters received and copies of letters sent to James L. Sundquist, Assistant Secretary to Governor W. Averell Harriman from January 1, 1955 to December 1956. The letters relate to non-official affairs, and include requests for jobs, invitations, congratulation letters for Sundquist's new position, and political inquiries.
Creator
- Sundquist, James L.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Governor daily scheduling log
Series Number
- 13690
Summary
- This series consists of daily appointment schedules for Governor Hugh Carey from the last month of his first term through the inauguration of his successor, Mario M. Cuomo, and copies of Governor W. Averell Harriman's daily schedules. Executive Chamber staff prepared these to help the governor and his staff track and prepare for each day's activities. Occasionally filed with the daily schedules are memorandums or briefing notes providing additional background information on the location or subject of meetings or other events.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
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
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Governor appointment and other correspondence files
Series Number
- A0612
Summary
- This series documents the governor's power to appoint or nominate for appointment certain officials, as authorized by the State Constitution and numerous legislative acts. The correspondence consists mainly of letters from persons requesting appointment; letters and petitions recommending persons for appointment; and copies of letters from the governor or his staff acknowledging receipt of application or recommendation letters.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.