New York State Temporary Commission of Investigation Records of Predecessor Agencies
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of transcripts of public hearing testimony gathered by two commissions in the course of investigating illegal activities. These records were forwarded to the New York State Temporary Commission of Investigation for retention.
Title
- Records of predecessor agencies
Quantity
- 2 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- 18761
Creator
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of printed copies of transcripts of public hearing testimony gathered by two commissions in the course of investigating illegal activities. These printed copies were forwarded to the Temporary Commission of Investigation for retention. Included are transcripts of the New York State Crime Commission Public Hearing No. 5 (Port of New York Waterfront) and of the Commission to Investigate Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing (officially named the New York State Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing).
Related Material
B1322Series B1322, New York State Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing Transcripts of Public Hearings, 1953-1954, contains additional records of public hearings held by the commission.
Other Finding Aids
Composite index to Public Hearing No. 5, Port of New York (Waterfront).
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Access Terms
Corporate Name(s)
Geographic Name(s)
Subject(s)
- Racketeering
- Pari-mutuel betting--Law and legislation--New York (State)
- Crime--New York (State)
- Harness racing--State supervision--New York (State)