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Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
Herbert H. Lehman served as governor during the bulk of the Great Depression. His leadership and advocacy led to the state's
adoption of the "Little New Deal," a series of state relief and reform programs. His central subject and correspondence files
pertain to the establishment of unemployment insurance; state and federal social security legislation; slum clearance and
the establishment of public housing; welfare assistance to communities; limiting of child labor; minimum wage legislation;
crime prevention; and legal and constitutional reform.
Creator:
Title:
Governor Herbert H. Lehman central subject and correspondence files
Quantity:
107.1 cubic feet
Quantity:
106 16mm microfilm roll(s)
Inclusive Dates:
1933-1942
Series Number:
13682_53
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