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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1933-1942 : Lehman)
Title:
Series:
13682_53
Dates:
1933-1942
Abstract:
Herbert H. Lehman served as governor during the bulk of the Great Depression. His leadership and advocacy led to the state's adoption of the "Little New Deal," a series of state relief and reform programs. His central subject and correspondence files pertain to the establishment of unemployment insurance; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1929-1932 : Roosevelt)
Title:
Series:
13682_82A
Dates:
1929-1932
Abstract:
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 .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1983-1994 : Cuomo)
Title:
Series:
13682_96D;_13682_97
Dates:
1983-1994
Abstract:
Governor Mario M. Cuomo gained national prominence as a spokesman for the Democratic Party in challenging the leadership offered by Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. Cuomo's central subject and correspondence document the governor's efforts to bring about change in the areas of low-income .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1933-1942 : Lehman)
Title:
Series:
13682_53
Dates:
1933-1942
Abstract:
Herbert H. Lehman served as governor during the bulk of the Great Depression. His leadership and advocacy led to the state's adoption of the "Little New Deal," a series of state relief and reform programs. His central subject and correspondence files pertain to the establishment of unemployment insurance; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
25
Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1983-1994 : Cuomo)
Title:
Series:
13682_96D;_13682_97
Dates:
1983-1994
Abstract:
Governor Mario M. Cuomo gained national prominence as a spokesman for the Democratic Party in challenging the leadership offered by Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. Cuomo's central subject and correspondence document the governor's efforts to bring about change in the areas of low-income .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1921-1922 : Miller)
Title:
Series:
13682_78B
Dates:
1921-1922
Abstract:
Nathan L. Miller defeated Governor Alfred E. Smith to obtain the governorship in 1920, only to be defeated by Smith in 1922. In office, the respected attorney and fiscal conservative addressed the post-World War I economy, as well as the social, moral, and political implications of a changing society. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1943-1954 : Dewey)
Title:
Series:
13682_55;_13682_55A
Dates:
1943-1954
Abstract:
Thomas E. Dewey's governorship blended fiscal conservatism with a personal conviction that government bore a share of the responsibility for the welfare of the citizenry. During his tenure, New York's state university system was established and construction of the New York State Thruway was begun. These .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
28
Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1919-1920, 1923-1928: Smith)
Title:
Series:
13682_53A
Dates:
1919-1920, 1923-1928
Abstract:
Alfred E. Smith served four terms as governor of New York. He is best remembered for advocating a comprehensive program aimed at reforming the administration of state government. His central subject and correspondence files pertain to an array of topics of critical importance during the post-World War .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
29
Creator:
New York (State). Assistant Secretary to the Governor
Title:
Series:
B2325
Dates:
1954-1958
Abstract:
This series consists of subject, political, county briefing, and national files created by the office of the Assistant Secretary to Governor W. Averell Harriman. These records served as a reference file and related to numerous subjects with which the Governor's Office was concerned and about which the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
30
Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1975-1982 : Carey)
Title:
Series:
13682_82;_13682_83
Dates:
1975-1982
Abstract:
Hugh L. Carey served as governor of New York from 1975 to 1982. He practiced fiscal conservatism by limiting government spending, while avidly defending social welfare programs that benefited the less fortunate. Records in this series document the governor's response to the New York City fiscal crisis .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Title:
Series:
13682_07
Dates:
1955-1958
Abstract:
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, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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