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New York State Governor W. Averell Harriman Central Subject and Correspondence Files (Microfilm Version)

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Overview of the Records

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_07 Governor W. Averell Harriman Central Subject and Correspondence Files contains related gubernatorial correspondence of the Harriman administration. Rolls 1-33 of 13682_96 relate to Sub-series 1 of 13682_07; Rolls 34-109 relate to Sub-series 2 of 13682_07; Roll 110 relates to Sub-series 2, Box 194 of 13682_07; Rolls 111-114 relate to Sub-series 3, Boxes 196-199 of 13682_07.

A3218 Alphabetic Card Index to Governors' Correspondence Files (A3218-07 Accretion) contains original records to which 13682_96 Rolls 115-141 relate.

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Available at Repository

This accretion is indexed by Series B1853, Index to central subject and correspondence files of Govenor Averell Harriman, 1956-1958.

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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