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Title

Audio and video tapes of speeches and interviews of Commissioner Gordon M. Ambach

Series Number

B0563

Summary

This series consists of audio and video recordings of Commissioner Gordon Ambach. Included in the audio recordings are speeches and addresses given at colleges, universities, professional meetings, and Capitol Region call-in radio programs. Video recordings include television programs and portions of instructional programs intended for New York public television and for communications networks of school districts and BOCES; addresses at professional meetings; television interviews, public service announcements, and call in television programs.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Office of the Commissioner

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Theatre Institute author interview videos

Series Number

22469

Summary

This series consists of approximately one hundred original VHS and U-matic videocassettes containing interviews with the authors and set/costume designers of several plays performed by the New York State Theatre Institute (NYSTI). The series also includes videos pertaining to theater performance in general, NYSTI's activities, and other miscellaneous matters. These videos were generally used for instructional purposes as part of NYSTI's overall educational program.

Creator

• New York State Theatre Institute

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

NY-SCAN program videotapes

Series Number

16242

Summary

The series consists of videotape cassettes of public affairs programs, legislative hearings, agency conferences, press conferences, and other related matters created by NY-SCAN (the New York State Community Affairs Network). As a unit of the Commission on Cable Television, NY-SCAN was responsible for providing and disseminating governmental and public information on various aspects of government operations statewide. The tapes in the series represent approximately 2,370 distinct filmed programs; in many cases programs are complete on multiple tapes.

Creator

• New York State Community Affairs Network

Title

Assemblyman Maurice D. Hinchey Adirondack Park centennial meeting and background files

Series Number

L0198

Summary

This series consists of records relating to Assemblyman Maurice Hinchey's involvement with the centennial celebration of the Adirondack Park in 1992. Materials include correspondence, reports, publications, press releases, legislative resolutions, brochures, meeting agendas, 3 VHS videotapes, and about 60 color photographs (4 x 6"). Also included is a small amount of records relating to public hearings on the Adirondack Park.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1975-1992 : Maurice D. Hinchey)

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Motion pictures of Thruway construction and related matters

Series Number

14512

Summary

This series contains promotional films produced by either the Thruway Authority Motion Picture Unit or the Photographic Bureau within the Department of Public Information. The films cover subjects such as construction; opening ceremonies for different road sections and bridges; portrayals of the road's benefits to the state in prosperity, convenience, and safety; portrayals of the advantages of tandem-trailer trucking; maintenance programs; and traffic studies.

Creator

• New York State Thruway Authority

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Women's Division correspondence and subject files

Series Number

13697

Summary

This series contains correspondence, memorandums, photographs, and working papers created or compiled by the director and staff of the Women's Division. Records pertain to all aspects of the division's operation. Files are maintained in separate subseries for each staff person. Also included are eighteen video tape cassette recordings of conference proceedings.

Creator

• New York (State). Women's Division

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this 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

Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution photograph file

Series Number

15912

Summary

This series consists of photographic prints, film negatives, color slides, and at least one videotape of materials produced by the New York State Bicentennial Commission to publicize/illustrate the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. Images include portraits of notable persons; historic structures, scenes, artifacts, and documents; illustrative and promotional materials; and program materials from special events.

Creator

• New York State Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

Title

Office of Educational Television and Public Broadcasting informational, documentary, and programmatic videos

Series Number

B2624

Summary

This series consists of informational, documentary, and programmatic videos created or sponsored by the Office of Educational Television and Public Broadcasting in the service of New York State Education Department initiatives. Many of these programs aired on local public broadcasting stations around the state. The series includes commissioner of education and New York State Board of Regents-related videos, the "Governor's Conference on Libraries" (a joint initiative with the State Library), appearances by President and Mrs. Bill Clinton at department events, and the "NASA interviews" film reel.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Office of Educational Television and Public Broadcasting

Access Restrictions

Many of these videos are unable to be played on current technology available at the State Archives and may need to be sent out to be digitized for access. Researchers interested in viewing a video should contact the State Archives prior to visiting onsite.

Title

Education Department Bureau of Mass Communications audiotapes, videotapes, and guides

Series Number

B0498

Summary

These audiovisual materials were produced or distributed by the Education Department's Bureau of Mass Communications. Audio tape sets include contributions of minorities to American literature; life in the People's Republic of China; New York State history; and United States foreign policy. Other audiotapes document meetings on the future of industrial arts education and building construction on college campuses. Other materials include films on New York State legislative process and videotaped distance learning courses.

Creator

• New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of Mass Communications

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

New York State promotional films

Series Number

17600

Summary

These records were created by the Bureau of Media Services for use in promoting tourism activities and industrial development for various areas of the state and their local industries. Included are various items used in the production of the films including 16mm and 35mm black and white and color motion picture films (positive and negatives), magnetic audio tape, video tape, written scripts, and editing instructions.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Economic Development. Bureau of Media Services

Access Restrictions

Many of the audio and video materials in this series cannot be played on current technology available at the State Archives and may require digitization by an external vendor to facilitate access. Researchers interested in accessing such items should contact the State Archives prior to visiting onsite.

Title

Videotapes of the Empire State Games

Series Number

22492

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 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.

Title

Council on the Arts audio and video tapes of council-supported events and activities

Series Number

B1600

Summary

The series consists of audio-visual material (produced by grantees) that document a variety of events and activities related to the Council on the Arts. The audio tapes contain poetry readings; interviews; public service announcements; speeches; panel discussions; and radio programs. Some video tapes were created as television programs or intended as artistic works; others contain material similar to the audio tapes, as well as documentation of visual arts programs and craft demonstrations sponsored by the Council.

Creator

• New York State Council on the Arts

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Special events files

Series Number

B2678

Summary

This series consists of photographs and videotapes created and used to document special events and milestones at the J.N. Adam Developmental Center, West Seneca Developmental Center, and the Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office.

Creator

• New York (State). Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

New York State Council on the Arts Governor's Arts Awards videos

Series Number

B2652

Summary

This series contains select video recordings of the Governor's Arts Awards from 1985-2002. These edited videos were produced by commercial, private, and affiliate cable channels and were possibly broadcast on PBS and cable stations statewide. This series also includes PSA's produced by the New York State Council on the Arts, most likely part of an "I Love New York - Celebrates the Arts" campaign, and one VHS tape of Chelsea Dock, a child prodigy pianist, performing at the Governor's Arts Awards in 2002.

Creator

• New York State Council on the Arts

Access Restrictions

Some of the video materials in this series cannot be played on current technology available at the State Archives and may require digitization by an external vendor to facilitate access. Researchers interested in accessing such items should contact the State Archives prior to visiting onsite.

Title

Office of the Special Prosecutor for Investigation of the New York City Criminal Justice System executive files

Series Number

16104

Summary

Executive Orders 55 through 59, issued by Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller on September 19, 1972, required the Attorney General to appoint one or more special deputies and assistants to investigate and prosecute alleged "corrupt acts and omissions" in the five counties comprising the City of New York. This series consists of notes, audio-visual material, press clippings, memorandums, and reference material relating to cases being investigated by the Office of the Special Prosecutor for Investigation of the New York City Criminal Justice System.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of the Special Prosecutor for Investigation of the New York City Criminal Justice System

Access Restrictions

Partly restricted by Executive Law sect. 63.8, Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8, and Freedom of Information Law sect. 87.2(a), (b), (c), (f), and (g). Statutes restricting access to certain materials pursuant to Freedom of Information Law sect. 87.2(a) are Criminal Procedure Law sect. 700.65 (communications intercepted by authority of an "eavesdropping" warrant); Penal Law sect. 250.20 (prohibits disclosure of information about the existence of a specific eavesdropping warrant); Penal Law sect. 215.70 (grand jury testimony); Civil Practice Law and Rules sect. 3101(b) (confidential attorney-client communications); and Criminal Procedure Law sect. 240.10(2) (confidential attorney work product or material prepared for litigation).

Title

Training and publicity photographic and audiovisual materials

Series Number

B2677

Summary

This series consists of photographs and videotapes created and used for the purpose of training staff in the care and therapy of patients. Records were created and used at the West Seneca Developmental Center, J.N. Adam Developmental Center, and the Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office.

Creator

• New York (State). Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Assembly Sub-committee on Casino Gambling hearing transcripts and subject files

Series Number

L0019

Summary

These records were created or received by the Assembly subcommittee investigating the possibility of new legislation legalizing casino and other forms of gambling in New York. Records include hearing testimony, supporting statements, reports, correspondence, memorandums, press releases, newspaper clippings, gambling legislation from other states, and promotional material from the gaming industry. Also included is a 30-minute videotape of a 1981 debate on legalized gambling between Assemblywoman Gerdi Lipschutz and journalist Bruce Detlefson.

Creator

• New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Sub-committee on Casino Gambling

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

Title

Utica Psychiatric Center training and publicity motion pictures and videotapes

Series Number

B1581

Summary

This series consists of moving image media, including both videotapes and motion picture films. Some of the film is original and dates to the 1930s; some of the videotapes are duplicates of the films. Subjects and titles include "Out of the Shadows: Admission of a Patient," (1930); "The Patient Needs All of Us" (n.d.); and an open houses television special (1972). Some of the films were used for staff training; others were created for public relations purposes.

Creator

• Utica Psychiatric Center (N.Y.)

Access Restrictions

Access to records depicting patients is restricted 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 of Mental Health.

Title

Department of Law Executive Office National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) records

Series Number

18568

Summary

The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) is an organization comprised of attorneys general from 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the American protectorates. It sponsors legal education seminars and publishes a newsletter covering litigation which affects the powers and duties of state attorneys general, federal legislation, and association activities. The series consists of minutes, correspondence, and publications documenting the activities of NAAG and the participation of the New York State attorney general in its activities.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Law. Executive Office

Access Restrictions

18568-07: Designated records may contain information that is exempt from disclosure pursuant to state or federal statute or common law. Requests for access to designated records are reviewed by staff of the State Archives and the Office of the Attorney General (Dept. of Law). In certain circumstances, designated records or portions of records may be withheld.