Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
These case files were compiled by the New York State Division of Human Rights and its predecessor entities, the State Commission
for Human Rights and the State Commission Against Discrimination, while investigating discrimination complaints. These bodies
have been empowered to prevent and eliminate practices of discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex,
marital status, or physical disability. The files consist of correspondence, memoranda, publications, decisions, and copies
of petitions, complaints, contracts, and agreements.
Creator:
Title:
Division of Human Rights discrimination case files
Quantity:
1522 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1946-1979
Series Number:
10409