New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner's Subject and Correspondence Files
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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 subject and correspondence files created by the commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks,
Recreation, and Historic Preservation. The commissioner creates, receives, and retains a variety of correspondence, memorandums,
reference materials, draft and final policy statements, and budget materials related to all aspects of agency operations.
Creator:
Title:
Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner's subject and correspondence files
Quantity:
Inclusive Dates:
1975-2005
Series Number:
19606
Arrangement
Arranged by subject, then chronologically.
19606-12: Alphabetical.
Scope and Content Note
The commissioner creates, receives, and retains a variety of correspondence, memorandums, reference materials, draft and final
policy statements, and budget materials related to all aspects of agency operations.
This accretion consists of a portion of the subject and correspondence files of former Commissioner Orin Lehman. Of special
note is a folder of correspondence with Robert Moses which appears in box 2.
19606-01: This accretion consists of a portion of the subject and correspondence files of former Commissioner Joan K. Davidson.
A small amount of records from the beginning of Bernadette Castro's tenure as commissioner are also included. Noteworthy records
include reports and correspondence pertaining to the 1994 gubernatorial transition. A significant portion of the accretion
pertains to the Hudson River Park Conservancy. A subsidiary of the New York State Urban Development Corporation, the conservancy
was incorporated in 1992 by the governor and the mayor of the City of New York to assess, design, and build a new waterfront
park along the Hudson River from Battery Park to 59th Street.
19606-11: This accretion contains a portion of the subject and correspondence files of former Commissioner Carol Ash. Included
are files documenting Allegany mineral rights, 1998-1999.
19606-12: This accretion contains the subject and correspondence files of former Commissioner Bernadette Castro. Included
are records relating to her tenure on various boards and task forces such as the Hudson River Park Trust, National Association
of State Park Directors, and Governor's Task Force on Casino Gambling. The records also include meetings and files on individual
legislators documenting contacts with them.
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Detailed Description
| Dates |
Contents |
Box |
Folder |
Accretion: 19606-01 |
|
General Subject Files; 1994 Gubernatorial Transition |
1 |
|
|
Hudson River Park Conservancy |
2 |
|
Accretion: 19606-11 |
| 1992-1997 |
Huttleston Awards |
1 |
|
| 1996 |
Dutchess Quary Caves |
2 |
|
| 1998 |
Commissioner Events |
3 |
|
| 1997 |
Completed Governor |
4 |
|
| 1995-1997 |
Commissioner Mail Log |
4 |
|
| 1996-1998 |
LI Maritime Binders |
5 |
|
| 1998 |
Historic Preservation |
6 |
|
| 1997-1998 |
FOIL Requests |
6 |
|
| 1998 |
Correspondence General |
6 |
|
| 1999 |
Allegany Mineral Rights |
7 |
|
| 1998 |
Allegany Mineral Rights |
8 |
|
| 1999 |
Allegany Mineral Rights |
9 |
|
Accretion: 19606-12 |
|
Glimmerglass - Gov. Pataki Correspondence |
1 |
|
| 1995-1997 |
Allegany Master Plan - Boating |
2 |
|
|
Ahskwa Sanctuary - Bethpage SP |
3 |
|
|
BC Casino Gambling Acquisition - BC Casino Gambling Nevada |
4 |
|
|
Claims Casino - Coalition Against Casino Gambling |
5 |
|
|
BC Casino Gambling Report - BC Casino Gambling Newsclips |
6 |
|
| 1995-1997 |
Allegany Region Correspondence - General Correspondence |
7 |
|
|
Empire-Fulton Ferry SP - Golf in Genesee Region Correspondence |
8 |
|
|
Historic Preservation - Jet skis |
9 |
|
|
Jones Beach - NYC Regional Correspondence |
10 |
|
|
NYS Office of National and Community Service, Niagara Region Correspondence, Olana, Palisades Region Correspondence |
11 |
|
| 1994-1997 |
Peebles Island - Senior Games |
12 |
|
|
Snowmobiling, Sterling Forest, Thousand Islands |
13 |
|
| 1994-1998 |
Advisory Task Force - Cahill, John |
14 |
|
| 1995-1998 |
Albany Institute of History and Art - Bed and Breakfast |
15 |
|
| 1995-1999 |
Acquisitions - Bitter |
16 |
|
| 1993-1998 |
Crown Point - Empire State Task Force |
17 |
|
| 1993-1998 |
Daly, John - Empire Passport |
18 |
|
| 1995-1998 |
Executive Chamber - Fordham |
19 |
|
| 1992-1998 |
Fort Ontario - Glimmerglass |
20 |
|
| 1995-1998 |
Green Lake - Holland, Joseph |
21 |
|
| 1995-1998 |
James Baird - Jorse, Calil |
22 |
|
| 1995-1998 |
Jennings, Gerald - Finap Park |
23 |
|
| 1993-1998 |
Kings Park - M&T Bank |
24 |
|
| 1993-1998 |
Mobo, Heather - NASORLD |
25 |
|
| 1994-1998 |
National Museum of Dance - Open Space Institute |
26 |
|
| 1994-1998 |
Operation Campout - Race, Brad |
27 |
|
|
Pataki, Libby - Roosevelt |
28 |
|
| 1995-1998 |
Roosevelt SP |
29 |
|
| 1995-1998 |
Senior Games - Strawberry Island |
31 |
|
| 1993-1998 |
Suffolk County DT - Treadwell Vacco |
32 |
|
| 1994-1998 |
Valley Stream - Workfare |
33 |
|
|
ABC, Inc. - Barrett Beach |
34 |
|
|
Beaver Island SP - Bethpage Clubhouse |
35 |
|
|
Interview with Buffalo News - Chittenango Landing/Erie Canal |
36 |
|
|
Empire State Racing Association - Golden Park Program |
39 |
|
|
Graycliff Tour - Grants |
40 |
|
|
Green Lakes SP - Historic House Trust of NYC |
41 |
|
|
Horsemen's Association - Historic Preservation |
42 |
|
|
Jennings, Gerald - Dennings Pt |
43 |
|
|
Jerome Park - Sen. Energy and Natural Resources Testimony, Washington D.C. |
44 |
|
|
Land and Water Conservancy Fund - Mohawk Valley Heritage Corridor Commission |
45 |
|
|
Mohonk Preserve - National Park Trust |
46 |
|
|
National Register - Old Westbury Gardens |
47 |
|
|
National Association for Olmsted Parks National Conference - Farley Post Office |
48 |
|
|
Residential Experience in Adult Living - Rockefeller State Park Preserve |
49 |
|
|
Saratoga SP - TR Commission |
50 |
|
|
State Council of Parks - Thousand Islands Region |
51 |
|
|
Transportation Enhancement Advisory Committee - ZBGA Press Event (Brooklyn Botanical Gardens) |
52 |
|
|
NY Landmarks Conservancy Gala - Women's History Month Ceremony |
53 |
|
|
Central Synagogue Tour - LI Marketing Executive Awards |
54 |
|
| 1998 |
Legislator Correspondence A-W |
55 |
|
|
Legislative Correspondence Abate, Catherine - Duane, Thomas |
56 |
|
| 1998-2004 |
Legislative Correspondence E-K |
57 |
|
| 1995-2001 |
Park Police Files |
58 |
|
| 2000-2004 |
Brooklyn Bridge Park |
59 |
|
| 1999-2004 |
Access Pass, Albany Pine Bush, Allan Treman, Allegany, Amsterdam Beach, Aposka Theater, Athens |
60 |
|
|
WWII Memorial, Wilderstein, Wickers Creek, Westlandkill, Watkins Glen, Washington Headquarters, Walt Whitman, Tuxedo Park,
Trinity Church, Trinity Steeple, DoT, Tommy Hilfiger, Thousand Island Region, Twyford, T.R. Material
|
61 |
|
|
Taconic, Sunken Meadow, Sterling Fest, Snowmobiles |
62 |
|
|
Saratoga Region, Rockland Lake, Robert Moses, Riverbank, Reserve America, Torne Valley, NASPO, Palisades Region, Oriskany
Battlefield, Orient Butch
|
63 |
|
|
Old Fort Niagara, Olana, Niagara Region, Robert Moses Parkway, NYC Region, National Park Service, Mirror Lake, Montana Downs |
64 |
|
|
National Register, Mimewaska, Mt RV, LI Region |
65 |
|
|
Letchworth, Knox Farm, Lake Taghkanic, Land Acquisition, LWCF, Johnson Family, Jones Beach |
66 |
|
|
Jones Beach Theater, Joseph Dacs SP, Hudson River Park Trest, Hither Hills, Historic Preservation, Hackador SP, Harriman SP,
Harlem Valley, Hamlin Beach, Great Lakes, George Pataki, Golden Park Program, Genesee Region, Givis State, Finger Lakes
|
67 |
|
|
Fair Haven, Fahnestock, Evangola, Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor, Environmental Management, Environmental Conservation,
Enaphilates, Empire State Games, Empire Passport
|
68 |
|
|
Eagle Scout, Dogs, Delta Lake, Defreest Church, Darwin Martin, Crown Point, General Correspondence, CARA, Cometgout, Central
Region, Cedar Point, Cayuga Lake, Caumsett, Caotree, Capital Projects, Camping, Camp Hero
|
69 |
|
|
General Correspondence 00-03, Buttermilk, Buffalo Correspondence, Bolme House, Boating, Blackwell House, Bethrope, Peebles
Island, Barn
|
70 |
|
|
National Association of State Park Directors - Palisades Interstate |
71 |
|
|
Tree Replenishment - National Register |
72 |
|
|
Glimmerglass SP - Finger Lakes |
73 |
|
|
Attendance Recording and Evaluation System (ARES) - Hudson River Park Conservancy |
74 |
|
|
Chelsea Waterside Park Association |
75 |
|
|
Canal Recreation Way Commission - Allegany SP |
76 |
|
|
Task Force on Gambling |
78 |
|
|
Task Force on Casino Gambling |
79 |
|
|
Task Force on Casino Gambling |
80 |
|
|
Clay Pit Pond Preserve - Disney |
37 |
|
|
Distinction Magazine Photo Shoot - Empire State Games |
38 |
|
Accretion: 19606-12A |
|
Camp Hero - Montauk |
1 |
|
|
Proposal for Development of Pier 57 and Hudson River Park Trust |
2 |
|
|
HRPC Board Meeting, Hudson River Park Trust, Jones Beach, Historical Preservation, Grants |
3 |
|
|
Grants, Castles in the Sand, Golf, General Correspondence, Budget, Camping, Empire State Games |
4 |
|
|
Budget - Floyd Linton for State Counsel of Parks |
5 |
|
|
Commemorating the 65th Anniversary of Jones Beach SP - Presidents of Friends Group (Peebles Island) |
6 |
|
|
St. Ann Center Dedication - Swim Across America |
7 |
|
|
Sebago Beach - Police Athletic League |
8 |
|
|
Emma Treadwell (Thacher Nature Ctr.) - National Parks of New York Harbor |
9 |
|
|
Legislative Files Abate - Oppenheimer |
10 |
|
|
Legislative Files Morelli - Robach |
11 |
|
|
Legislative Files Reynolds - Mendez, Olga |
12 |
|
|
Legislative Files Miller, Joel - Seward, James |
13 |
|
|
Legislative Files Sidikman, David - Young, Catherine |
14 |
|
|
Appointment Records - State Council of Parks and Recreation |
15 |
|
|
T.R. Nature Center - Zach's Bay |
16 |
|
|
Selkirk Shores - Thacher Park Pool |
17 |
|
|
Old Croton - Radio Communications |
19 |
|
|
National Park Service - Olana |
20 |
|
|
Letchworth - National Historic Landmark |
21 |
|
|
Historic Preservation Fund - Lautenburg Family Visitor Center |
22 |
|
|
Grass Point - Historic Preservation Plan |
23 |
|
|
Facility Managers - Grants |
24 |
|
|
Access Pass - Camp Hero |
26 |
|
|
Legislative Files (2005-2006) - Ackerman,Gary to Zebrowski,Ken |
27 |
|
Accretion: 19606-96 |
|
Youth Conservation Corp |
1 |
1 |
|
Physically Challenged |
1 |
2 |
|
Governor Mario Cuomo Correspondence |
1 |
3 |
|
Government Leadership |
1 |
4 |
| 1985 |
Environmental Quality Bond Act |
1 |
5 |
|
Deputy Commissioner, Historic Preservation |
2 |
1 |
|
Historic Preservation/OPRHP vs. DHCP |
2 |
2 |
|
Historic Preservation |
2 |
4 |
| 1989 |
Games for Physically Challenged |
2 |
6 |
|
Council on State Priorities |
2 |
7 |
|
Twentieth Century Fund |
2 |
9 |
|
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission |
2 |
10 |
| 1975-1983 |
Appointment Office |
3 |
2 |
