New York State Governor W. Averell Harriman Central Subject and Correspondence Files
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
1.6 cubic feet
(141 microfilm rolls)
Arrangement
Alphabetical by subject.
Scope and Content Note
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; personnel administration; public safety; public utilities; and welfare.
Related Material
13682-07Accretion 13682-07, Central subject and correspondence files (Harriman), contains additional gubernatorial correspondence of the Harriman administration.
Other Finding Aids
Available at Repository
This accretion is indexed by Series B1853, Index to central subject and correspondence files of Govenor Averell Harriman, 1956-1958.
Reel list.
Custodial History
These records were transferred to the State Archives by the Executive Chamber Records Officer in February, 1995. The transfer is documented by State Records Center transfer list number 78-01.
Access Restrictions
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