Research


Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
The series consists of records of the "Delafield Commission" appointed to study the impact of off-track betting, legalized gambling, and other legislative regulatory or financial measures on the horse racing industry. Records include correspondence; public hearing testimony; opinion letters; public relations materials; reports and market studies on racetracks; information on out-of-state racetracks; gambling statistics; annual reports and financial statements of the New York Racing Association (NYRA); data on horse breeding; and photographs of racetracks and events.
Creator:
Title:
Governor's Commission on the Future of Horse Racing in New York State research and report files
Quantity:

9 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1963-1973
Bulk Dates:
(bulk 1972-1973)
Series Number:
13297