Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
This series consists of the Crime Victims Board (CVB) Chairman's correspondence with the Governor's Office, state legislators,
the Attorney General's Office, state agencies, individuals, and private organizations. Series also contains individual files
for cases that received significant public attention. Most cases involve the compensation of crime victims from monies derived
by criminals from books or movies portraying their crimes. Files include court testimony; lawyer, claimants, and CVB correspondence;
and news clippings. Also included are administrative records related to the board's operations.
Creator:
Title:
Crime Victims Board Chairman's subject and correspondence files
Quantity:
31 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1978-1995
Series Number:
18357