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

 

 

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This series contains applications to Governor W. Averell Harriman for appointments to state government positions. The applications include those transmitted by county government or other state political leaders, and applications sent directly to Governor Harriman. Also included are applications from .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

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..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

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

 

 

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This series consists of Governor W. Averell Harriman's copies of meeting minutes from the various Boards of Visitors from state institutions. Also included are reports to the Boards of Visitors by the director or superintendent of the institution under the Board's care or reports of the Boards of Visitors .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

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

 

 

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This series consists of binders of photographs documenting the construction of nuclear power plants on the St. Lawrence River by the New York State Power Authority. The binders were sent monthly to Governor W. Averell Harriman's office by Power Authority Chairman, Robert Moses..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

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

 

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Creator:

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

 

 

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This series consists of investigation reports concerning the organization and financial operations of the Long Island Railroad that were sent to Governor W. Averell Harriman's office between 1955 and 1957. The records were generated by the Long Island Transit Authority, the Public Service Commission, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

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

 

 

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This series contains press clippings compiled by the administration of Governor Harriman. Executive Chamber staff used these clippings to track press coverage of the governor, his administration, policies, issues, and events. Staff maintained two clipping files: one arranged chronologically and another .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

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

 

 

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The central subject and correspondence files of Governor W. Averell Harriman pertain to appointments of judges and members of government commissions; civil service; housing; rapid transit; Thruway Authority; commerce; conservation; flood control; education; fiscal revenues; harness racing, labor; legislation; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

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

 

 

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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

 

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Creator:

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

 

 

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The central subject and correspondence files of Governor W. Averell Harriman pertain to appointments of judges and members of government commissions; civil service; housing; rapid transit; Thruway Authority; commerce; conservation; flood control; education; fiscal revenues; harness racing, labor; legislation; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

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

 

 

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This subject listing was created to index accretion 13682-96, New York State Governor W. Averell Harriman Central Subject and Correspondence Files..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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Creator:

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

 

 

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This series documents W. Averell Harriman's campaigns for governor of New York in 1954 and 1958, and for president in 1956. It is divided into five subseries: 1954 New York State Gubernatorial Campaign Files; 1954 General Election Files; 1956 Campaign and Election Files; 1958 Gubernatorial Campaign .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives