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Creator

• New York (State). Governor (1929-1932 : Roosevelt)

Title

New York State Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt central subject and correspondence files

Series Number

13682_82A

Inclusive Dates

• 1929 to 1932

Summary

During Franklin D. Roosevelt 's governorship, he administered the state's initial response to the Great Depression and advocated for social security benefits for the elderly, unemployment insurance, aid to the state's farmers, reform of utility rate-making policies, and development of the state's hydroelectric power resources. In addition to these topics, Roosevelt's subject and correspondence files document the governor's oversight of investigations of inefficiency, incompetence, and misconduct on the part of state and local government officials.

Access Restrictions

Access to certain records documenting Moreland Act investigations is restricted. Records are subject to review by State Archives staff prior to disclosure.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of State

Title

Gubernatorial inauguration files

Series Number

B1437

Inclusive Dates

• 1931 to 1937

Summary

This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, and cost estimates relating to the inaugurations of Governors Franklin D. Roosevelt and Herbert Lehman. Records specifically pertain to the printing of invitations, the erection of a temporary platform in the Assembly Chamber, and the installation of a public address system. Sample invitations are also included.

Access Restrictions

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

Title

Files of the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance

Series Number

A3213

Inclusive Dates

• 1922 to 1942

Summary

This series consists of the records of Mark Graves, who held various positions under several governors during a long career in state service. Records include correspondence and messages to/from governors Alfred E. Smith, Franklin Roosevelt, and Herbert Lehman; correspondence pertaining to work/issues of several legislative committees; printed pamphlets; and copies of speeches and articles by Graves.

Access Restrictions

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

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Law

Title

Department of Law special investigation files

Series Number

11185

Inclusive Dates

• 1912 to 1933

Summary

This series documents the Attorney General's investigation into the State Bank of Binghamton and financial affairs of the City of Binghamton, and subsequent prosecutions, convictions, and appeals. Special investigations and prosecutions were conducted by the Attorney General's Office upon orders of the Governor, which superseded investigations conducted by local officials.

Access Restrictions

Appellate court records and briefs, copies of final court filings, and the State Comptroller's report of examination of the Binghamton City Comptroller's Office are available for research. Disclosure of all other records is prohibited as applicable by Executive Law section 63.2 (attorney general investigative records), Banking Law section 36.10 (bank examination reports), Criminal Procedure Law section 190.25(4) (grand jury materials) and section 240(10)(2) (attorney work product), Civil Practice Law and Rules section 3102(d)(2) (materials prepared for trial), and other statutes.

Creator

• New York (State). Office of the Lieutenant Governor

Title

Lieutenant Governor central subject and correspondence files

Series Number

B0632

Inclusive Dates

• 1929 to 1932
• 1983 to 1985

Summary

The central correspondence files of the lieutenant governor's office contain incoming and outgoing letters, memorandums, state agency reports, and printed material documenting state government policies, operations, and issues of public concern. The records reflect the diverse functions of state government and the lieutenant governor's broad administrative responsibility for supervising certain of these functions as assigned by the governor. This series documents the administrations of Herbert Lehman (1929-1932) and Alfred Del Bello (1983-1985).

Access Restrictions

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