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New York (State). State Study Commission for New York City

 

 

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The State Study Commission for New York City was created by Chapter 413 of the Laws of 1971 for the purpose of attaining efficiency, economy, and improvement in the operation of city government. This accretion contains a variety of records collected or created by the commission during its study, including .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Office of Education Performance Review

 

 

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The Office of Education Performance Review was created in 1973, and was empowered to investigate and review the cost effectiveness of public expenditures for the operation of public elementary and secondary school programs. This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, reports, publications, .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Motion Picture Division

 

 

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These records were apparently generated by the Motion Picture Division in order to gather background data on the activities of other censorship boards on questionable films, on court opinions regarding freedom of expression, about various motion picture associations and unions that advocated freedom .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Education Department. Associate Commissioner and Acting Assistant Commissioner for Vocational and Extension Education

 

 

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This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, bulletins, press releases, statistical reports, applications, clippings, and a few blueprints relating to the Education Department's cooperation in the Federal government's National Defense Training Program. These records primarily document the establishment .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Factory Investigating Commission

 

 

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This series consists of Factory Investigation Commission press releases addressing labor law recodification, fire hazards in stores, wage legislation, issues related to enforcing laws, and business owners' complaints..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York State War Council. Office of Civilian Mobilization

 

 

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The correspondence in this series relates to operational plans of the Office of Civilian Mobilization (OCM) and its subordinate divisions: Section of Citizen Morale, Section of Civilian War Services, and Volunteer Office. Most of the correspondence details discussions between the director and other .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Department of Civil Service

 

 

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This series consists mostly of photographs, news clippings, and press releases used by the Public Relations Office to promote Civil Service Commission and Department of Civil Service activities. The series also includes some planning files, copies of historical documents, and publications. Subjects .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Department of Civil Service. Temporary Health Insurance Board

 

 

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This series consists of the Temporary Health Insurance Board's minutes, historical files relating to the development of the first comprehensive state employees' health insurance plan, and health insurance specifications and proposals. Information includes minutes; correspondence; reports and special .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Moreland Commission on the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law

 

 

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This series consists of press releases issued by the commission to publicize its activities and gain public support for its findings, recommendations, and legislative proposals. Most of the press releases summarize the commission's findings and proposals concerning such issues as elimination of price .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing

 

 

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The commission maintained files of newspaper and magazine articles on harness racing, harness tracks, and the work of the commission in order to track its investigation and for use as an additional source of information for its investigation. The clippings concern state officials connected with the .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Department of Law

 

 

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This series consists of press releases and related material summarizing announcements or action taken by the New York State Attorney General relating to lawsuits, indictments, investigations, prosecutions, pending legislation, staff appointments, and legal agreements. Attached to many of the press releases .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York State War Council

 

 

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The series consists primarily of records pertaining to the War Council's notification of determination and recommendations for renewal of dispensation orders to hire minors during wartime. Also included are letters sent to the War Council and a significant number of press releases, primarily from the .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Adirondack Park Agency (N.Y.). Public Relations Officer

 

 

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This series consists of press releases predominantly issued by the Adirondack Park Agency's public relations officer and by the Adirondack Park Visitor Interpretive Centers (VIC). The majority of the press releases focus on business conducted by the agency at its monthly meetings and announcements of .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor. Secretary to the Governor

 

 

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This series consists of press releases, meeting minutes, and correspondence regarding the Citizens Council on Traffic Safety sent to Secretary to Governor Harriman, Jonathan B. Bingham. The council consisted of 100 members, half of them representing organizations active in the field of traffic safety, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Traffic Safety Policy Coordination Committee

 

 

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The Traffic Safety Policy Coordination Committee was established to advise the Governor on traffic safety policy matters and to assist in coordinating the work of the state agencies concerned with various aspects of the issue. Included are lists of members; agenda and minutes of the monthly meetings; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Division of the Budget. Executive Offices

 

 

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This series consists of press releases issued by the Division of the Budget during the tenure of Director Carol E. Stone..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)

 

 

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This series consists of news and press releases that were issued by various New York State departments, agencies, committees, commissions, and authorities and collected by members of Governor W. Averell Harriman's staff..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor. Assistant Secretary for Reports

 

 

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This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, press releases, statements, newspaper clippings, photographs, invitations, event schedules, brochures, pamphlets, results summaries of and final reports relating to the 1957 and 1958 New York State Open House Week. Open House Week was an annual event .........

 

Repository:  

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 .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)

 

 

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This series consists of records of the social or official engagements given by Governor and Mrs. Harriman or by the Governor alone while in office. Records include acceptances, regrets, guest and seating lists, thank-you notes, memoranda, and a few press releases relating to luncheons, dinners, parties, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives