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Title

Study of impeachment precedents and practices in England and New York State

Series Number

A3358

Inclusive Dates

• Circa 1913 (date is approximate)

Summary

This series consists of a binder containing a 300-page typed manuscript entitled, "Precedents on Impeachment." The manuscript discusses the "customs, practices and proceedings" of the English Parliament regarding impeachment and reviews the history of New York State constitutional and statutory provisions relating to impeachment. There is no indication of who prepared this work, when, or for what purpose, although it might have been related in some way to Governor William Sulzer's impeachment and removal from office in 1913.

Access Restrictions

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

Creator

• New York (State). Department of State

Title

Resignations and removals

Series Number

B0004

Inclusive Dates

• 1867 to 1969

Summary

The bulk of this series consists of resignations and removals of elected and appointed public officers that were filed in the Secretary of State's office pursuant to Chapter 126 of the Laws of 1850, which stipulated that written resignations were to be submitted and signed by the incumbent. Also included are records concerning investigations and hearings dealing with possible malfeasance, such as the impeachment of Governor William Sulzer. Sulzer documents include articles of impeachment in the Assembly, proceedings of the Court for the Trial of Impeachments (composed of the Senate and judges of the Court of Appeals), and the court's judgment removing Governor Sulzer from office.

Access Restrictions

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

Creator

• New York (State). Governor

Title

Governor appointment and other correspondence files

Series Number

A0612

Inclusive Dates

• 1883 to 1936
• 1955 to 1958
• 1998 to 2006

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.

Access Restrictions

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

Creator

• New York (State). Governor

Title

Investigation case files of charges and complaints against public officials and agencies

Series Number

A0531

Inclusive Dates

• 1857 to 1919

Summary

This series documents successive governors' authority to investigate the management, operations, and affairs of state and local government officials, agencies, and institutions. Records include correspondence, documents specifying charges, answers to charges, transcripts of testimony before the governor or investigating commissioner, supporting documentation (e.g. court records, financial records), reports to the governor of findings, and notices of removal from office of public officials found guilty of charges.

Access Restrictions

Restricted: Some later case files after 1907 document Moreland Act investigations. All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8, as applicable. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.

Title

Alphabetic card index to governors' appointment correspondence files and other matters

Series Number

A0540

Inclusive Dates

• 1905 to 1930
• 1955 to 1958
• 1974 to 1994

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.

Creator

• New York (State). Department of Health. Division of Laboratories and Research

Title

Central administrative files for laboratory and research activities

Series Number

14600

Inclusive Dates

• 1895 to 1950

Summary

This series consists of the administrative files of the Division of Laboratories and Research. The records contain information concerning the policies of the division; the role the division played in developing methods and products to deal with diseases such as influenza, pneumonia, and scarlet fever; and the division's relationship to the numerous laboratories which it was required to oversee.

Access Restrictions

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