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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 (2007-2008 : Spitzer)
Abstract:
This index contains spreadsheets created to track incoming correspondence during the administration of Governor Eliot Spitzer. The index includes correspondent name and contact information; date of correspondence; person to whom the correspondence is addressed; subject; notation whether the correspondence .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1943-1954 : Dewey)
Title:
Series:
B1852
Dates:
1943-1954
Abstract:
This photocopy of the "Register of the Thomas E. Dewey Papers, 1902-1971" compiled by John L. Figel, indexes the Central Subject and Correspondence files of Governor Dewey found in accretions 13682-55 and 13682-55A..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor
Abstract:
This series serves as a central record of applicants for offices to which the Governor made appointments or nominations. The volumes generally provide the name of the office or position at the top of each page and then list, for each applicant name; date application filed; residence (town and/or county, .........
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). 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 (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 (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 (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
Title:
Series:
A0540
Dates:
1905-1930, 1955-1958, 1974-1994
Abstract:
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 .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
This series consists of daily appointment schedules for Governor Hugh Carey from the last month of his first term through the inauguration of his successor, Mario M. Cuomo, and copies of Governor W. Averell Harriman's daily schedules. Executive Chamber staff prepared these to help the governor and his .........
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 (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
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
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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
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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
Title:
Series:
A0197
Dates:
1862-1930
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
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1975-1982 : Carey)
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
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