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New York (State). Governor. Press Office

 

 

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These transcripts of weekly and special press conferences document the governor's efforts to inform the press and public of state government policy on critical issues such issues as energy; drug abuse; economics; environment; crime and law enforcement; local, state, and national elections; abortion; .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Special Assistant to the Governor on Problems of the Aging

 

 

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Philip M. Kaiser served as Chairman of the Inter-departmental Committee on Problems of the Aging, which was established by Governor W. Averell Harriman in March 1955 to advise on problems and developments affecting the aging and to assist in the formulation of recommendations for executive and legislative .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Executive Assistant to the Governor

 

 

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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..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Industrial Commissioner

 

 

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This series consists of correspondence files of Industrial Commissioner Dr. Isador Lubin, created during Governor W. Averell Harriman's administration (1955-1958). The records include correspondence with the governor's office, the State Department of Labor and other state government officials, labor .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Consumer Counsel to the Governor

 

 

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This series consists of records pertaining to the activities of the Consumer Counsel to Governor W. Averell Harriman, Dr. Persia Campbell, and her staff. Records relate to such subjects as: aging, credit sales, food additives, funeral costs, purchasing and maintenance of homes, Long Island Railroad .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Counsel to the Governor

 

 

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The subject files of the Counsel to the Governor's office relate to the creation, activities, and meetings of legislative or administrative committees and commissions. The Counsel's duties included making recommendations on proposed legislation; acting as a liaison between the Governor's Office and .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Counsel to the Governor

 

 

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This series consists of the subject files of the Counsel to the Governor's office which relate to the merging of banks in New York State and to legislation regulating bank holding companies. The Counsel was responsible for various duties, which included making recommendations on proposed legislation; .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Counsel to the Governor

 

 

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This series consists of files of the Counsel to the Governor's office relating to state legislation, bills recommended by state departments, and program bills designed to implement specific aspects of Governor Harriman's legislative program. Records document state, departmental, and program legislation .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Consumer Counsel to the Governor

 

 

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This series consists of records relating to the legislative program of Governor Harriman's consumer counsel and legislation impacting New York State's consumers. Topics of note include the regulation of consumer credit (with emphasis on motor vehicle financing and installment sales), the licensing of .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York State Thruway Authority

 

 

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This series contains promotional films produced by either the Thruway Authority Motion Picture Unit or the Photographic Bureau within the Department of Public Information. The films cover subjects such as construction; opening ceremonies for different road sections and bridges; portrayals of the road's .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor

 

 

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This series documents the governor's power to appoint or nominate for appointment certain officials, as authorized by the State Constitution and numerous legislative acts. The correspondence consists mainly of letters from persons requesting appointment; letters and petitions recommending persons for .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Executive Department

 

 

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In August 1956, the Temporary State Commission on the Constitutional Convention was created to study and report on proposals for changes in and simplification of the State Constitution and to collect information and data useful to the delegates and people before and during the convention to be held .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Counsel to the Governor

 

 

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This series consists of the subject files of the Counsel to the Governor's office which relate to New York State courts. The Counsel's responsibilities advising the Governor on policy and program matters and making recommendations on proposed legislationand on all appointments to the judiciary. Records .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Counsel to the Governor

 

 

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This series consists of the subject files of the Counsel to the Governor's office which relate to the departments and divisions of New York State government. The counsel's responsibilities included making recommendations on proposed legislation; acting as a liaison between the Governor's Office and .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Counsel to the Governor

 

 

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This series consists of copies of proposed and accepted contracts and other records, generated by the Counsel to Governor W. Averell Harriman, documenting the sale of St. Lawrence power by the New York State Power Authority. The Counsel to the Governor was responsible for clearing all contracts, as .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Consumer Counsel to the Governor

 

 

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This series documents outreach efforts conducted by the consumer counsel to Governor Averell Harriman, including conferences, television and radio appearances, and the publication of informational fliers and pamphlets. Records include published fliers and pamphlets; transcripts of conferences, television .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Consumer Counsel to the Governor

 

 

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This series contains records relating to the creation and activities of the State Advisory Committee to the Consumer Counsel. The series contains documents relating to the establishment of the committee; lists, agendas, and summaries of the committee's meetings; and correspondence between Dr. Campbell .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Industrial Commissioner

 

 

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This series contains copies of bills proposed by the State Department of Labor, along with brief legislative histories and supporting statements. Also included are copies of memorandums to the governor's counsel. Topics of interest include minimum wage regulations, rights of elderly workers, and equal .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

 

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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 .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Counsel to the Governor

 

 

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This series consists of records, including subject and personnel files, maintained by various staff members of the Counsel to the Governor's office. Other types of records include news clippings, correspondence, invitations, memorandums, press releases, and reports. Records in the series relate to subjects .........

 

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New York State Archives