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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 (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
Title:
Series:
15732
Dates:
1975-1994
Abstract:
Public Papers Project staff compiled these copies of documents in preparation for the annual publication of the gubernatorial Public Papers. Among the documents included in the series are annual messages; budget messages and presentations; legislative approval and veto messages; emergency messages and .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor
Abstract:
These registers track gubernatorial appointments to various state and local offices and positions: state engineer and surveyor; attorney general; judge; commissioner (various); inspector (various); Indian agent; notary public; county coroner; and justice of the peace. Information provided varies but .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
Articles I and IV of the State Constitution authorize the governor to grant executive clemency to convicted criminals (Executive Law, Section 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:
A0601
Dates:
1863-1883
Abstract:
Legislation of 1862 (Chapter 417) allowed convicts in state prisons and penitentiaries to earn commutation of part of their sentence for good conduct or labor performed. Reports in the series provide name of convict; county where convicted; crime; date sentenced; term; prison; date received at prison; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
The governor's appointment clerk maintained these letter copybooks to document correspondence regarding appointments or nominations made by the governor. Most letters concern appointments of notaries public, who were nominated by the governor and confirmed by the senate. Occasionally, letters concern .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1859-1862 : Morgan)
Title:
Series:
A0623
Dates:
1861-1862
Abstract:
This series consists of two registers of incoming correspondence and an index to the registers. Most of the correspondence was addressed to the governor. The letters were either answered by the governor or referred to other agencies of officials for response. The registers provide the following for .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Title:
Series:
A0625
Dates:
1859-1863
Abstract:
This volume contains information compiled from Series A0607, Journals of Governors' Actions and Decisions, to provide the governor's staff with improved access to especially heavily-used types of information recorded in the journals. The volume is divided into two sections: an index to notary public .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
Volumes in this series were used to track the status of applications to the governor for pardons or commutations of sentence. The volumes generally provide application number; date(s) of application(s); journal number and page; name; county; crime; court; date of sentence; term; name of prison and date .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Title:
Series:
A0629
Dates:
1849-1903
Abstract:
Article 18 of the 1777 State Constitution authorized the governor to grant pardons and reprieves. This power was continued in the constitutions of 1821 and 1846 and expanded to include commutations by Article 5 of the Constitution of 1894. This series consists of ledgers and correspondence maintained .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1907-1910 : Hughes)
Title:
Series:
A3329
Dates:
1908-1909
Abstract:
This series is comprised of 3.5" x 8.25" card forms submitted to county clerks by persons applying to the governor for appointment or re-appointment as notaries public. The cards provide date; name; occupation; firm; line of business; residence (county, village or city, and street address); and by whom .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Title:
Series:
A3350
Dates:
1901-1912; 1943-1954; 1963-1978
Abstract:
Staff of the governor's office maintained this volume to facilitate access to information about legislative bills vetoed by the governor recorded in ledgers which are no longer extant. For each vetoed bill, the volume provides house (A for Assembly, S for Senate); printed bill number; page in ledger .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1975-1982 : Carey)
Title:
Series:
B1205
Dates:
1976-1982
Abstract:
This card file index provides access to Governor Hugh Carey's proclamations, press releases announcing appointments, general press releases, and addresses. Each card contains the name of a person, agency, or topic covered by a document and alphanumeric code reference to the file in which the document .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1995-2006 : Pataki)
Title:
Series:
B1726
Dates:
1995
Abstract:
These files consist of briefing notes prepared for Governor George E. Pataki before he spoke at meetings, bill signings, dinners, and other public events. The notes pertain to business, government, religious, and community organizations and include background information on organizations, reasons for .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Title:
Series:
B1853
Dates:
1956-1958
Abstract:
This subject listing was created to index accretion 13682-96, New York State Governor W. Averell Harriman Central Subject and Correspondence Files..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1923-1928 : Smith)
Abstract:
The governor's office used these registers to track the progress of the governor's legislative program during each session of the State Legislature. Entries are arranged by general subject (agriculture, child welfare, conservation, etc.) and then by specific subtopic therein. Subtopics include relevant .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Executive Assistant to the Governor
Title:
Series:
B2304
Dates:
1954-1958
Abstract:
This series consists of correspondence files of Governor W. Averell Harriman's Executive Assistant Charles Van Devander, who served as Harriman's chief liaison with the press. The series includes both incoming and outgoing personal and official correspondence..........
Repository:
New York State Archives