Research

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New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection

 

 

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These files document consumer issues and products addressed during the committee's efforts to investigate and develop legislation relating to matters of consumer protection. Included are correspondence; memorandums; research reports; press clippings; draft legislation; background materials; administrative .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

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New York State Consumer Protection Board. Executive Director's Office

 

 

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The Executive Director of the Consumer Protection Boards correspondence files relate to the Board's activities in consumer protection and regulatory activities primarily related to bills advocating for consumer interests such as product efficiency; labeling and safety; consumer protection laws; discrimination .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

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New York (State). Department of Law. Antitrust Bureau

 

 

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The Antitrust Bureau of the Department of Law reviews anti-competitive practices that raise prices paid by consumers and government to purchase goods and services necessary for everyday living and the proper functioning of government. The series consists of legal case files, briefs, settlement negotiations, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

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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

 

5

Creator:

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 .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

6

Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection

 

 

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The Assembly Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection is responsible for developing legislation to protect consumers' rights. This series provides detailed information on the progress, strengths, and weaknesses of consumer-related legislation. The files include correspondence, memorandums, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection

 

 

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This series consist of transcripts of testimony, statements, and background information on consumer-related issues bearing on hearings conducted by the committee. Also included are annual legislative summaries and committee reports. Files concern hearings on food labeling; warranties and automobile .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

8

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New York (State). Consumer Counsel to the Governor

 

 

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This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, notes, flyers, press releases, minutes, booklets, schedules, lists, and other records relating to the New York State Fair. Many of these records relate to the booths, exhibits, and demonstrations put on by the Office of the Consumer Counsel at the Fair .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

9

Creator:

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 .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

10

Creator:

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 .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives