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61
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
 

62
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
 

63
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
 

64
Creator:
New York (State). Governor
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
13684
 
 
Dates:
1955-1957, 1976-1994
 
 
Abstract:  
Executive Chamber staff maintained these records as a central file of photocopies of gubernatorial proclamations. The original proclamations were filed with the Secretary of State in accordance with legislation of 1892 and 1951 requiring all documents issued under the great seal of New York State to .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

 
Title:  
 
Series:
A0628
 
 
Dates:
1857-1902
 
 
Abstract:  
Articles I and IV of the State Constitution authorize the governor to grant executive clemency to convicted criminals (Executive Law, Sections 15-19). Among the types of clemency offered is restoration of citizenship rights, by which the governor restores civil rights lost as a result of a conviction .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

 
Title:  
 
Series:
13685
 
 
Dates:
1972-1994
 
 
Abstract:  
Executive Chamber staff maintained this file of photocopies of the governor's Executive Orders ordering the State Attorney General to carry out special prosecutions in New York, Bronx, Queens, Kings, and Richmond counties in cases of corruption by public servants. The bulk of the series consists of .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

67
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
 

68
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
 

 
Abstract:  
This fragmentary series is comprised of documents removed from, or never filed into, other series of governors records. Much of the series consists of routine appointment records, including letters recommending or opposing appointments; letters of application for positions; letters tendering resignations .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

70
Creator:
New York (State). Governor
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
A0603
 
 
Dates:
1842-1908
 
 
Abstract:  
These registers report summary information on incarcerated individuals committed to state correctional institutions and selected county penitentiaries each month. Information is handwritten in columns on preprinted pages which were later bound into volumes for each year. Monthly reports from each institution .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

71
Creator:
New York (State). Governor
 
 
Abstract:  
This series consists of the monthly reports sent to the governor from each prison indicating incarcerated individuals eligible for discharge by commutation. The reports from all prisons for each year were bound into volumes. Each monthly report from each prison provides the following information: name; .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

 
Title:  
 
Series:
A0607
 
 
Dates:
1859-1916
 
 
Abstract:  
These volumes provide a chronological record tracking actions taken and decisions made by the governor. Pursuant to Laws of 1858, Chapter 64, the governor was required to record in these volumes all applications made to him for appointments, pardons, commutations of sentences, or other gubernatorial .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

 
Title:  
 
Series:
A0608
 
 
Dates:
1859-1938
 
 
Abstract:  
These blotters served as a preliminary record of the governor's actions and decisions. These records were kept pursuant to Laws of 1858, Chapter 64, which required the governor to record in books all applications made to him for appointments, pardons, commutations of sentences, or other gubernatorial .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

 
Title:  
 
Series:
A0622
 
 
Dates:
1856-1906
 
 
Abstract:  
These volumes provide a central record of appointments made and other actions taken by the governor. The volumes were compiled to provide the governor's staff with more organized access to this information. These records were kept pursuant to Laws of 1858, Chapter 64, which required the governor to .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

75
Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1975-1982 : Carey)
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
13489
 
 
Dates:
1975-1982
 
 
Abstract:  
These clippings compiled by the Carey Administration track press coverage of the governor, his administration, policies, issues and events. The newspaper name and date of the article appear on each clipping. Major subject headings under which a subset of the clippings is organized include agriculture; .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

76
Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1975-1982 : Carey)
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
13702
 
 
Dates:
1980-1982
 
 
Abstract:  
Drawn from wire service news and upstate New York newspapers, the "Executive Chamber News Summary," was an internal publication designed to keep the governor, lieutenant governor, and staff informed on issues and events during the Carey administration. The publication touched on major issues and events, .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

77
Creator:
New York (State). Governor. Office of Counselor and Press Secretary to the Governor
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
13706
 
 
Dates:
1978-1982
 
 
Abstract:  
The Governor's Press Office maintained these records as its central file of press releases concerning all aspects of state government. Most are standard press releases publicizing appointments, new legislation, issues of concern to the governor, the governor's activities, or ceremonial occasions. Specific .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

78
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
 

79
Creator:
New York (State). Governor
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
13688
 
 
Dates:
1921-1948, 1954-1958, 1976-2006, 2011-2019
 
 
Abstract:  
Executive Chamber staff maintained these records as a central file of governor's press releases concerning all aspects of state government. Most are standard press releases publicizing appointments, new legislation, issues of concern to the governor, the governor's activities, or ceremonial occasions. .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

80
Creator:
New York (State). Governor. Press Office
 
 
Title:  
 
Series:
13704
 
 
Dates:
1950-1959, 1975-1982
 
 
Abstract:  
These files contain drafts, final versions, and summaries of the governor's speeches, dedications, remarks, and testimonies. Also included are notes; corrections; schedules of events; background materials; and press releases. The speeches address issues such as economics; housing; banking; trade; health .........
 
Repository:  
New York State Archives
 

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