Research


Scope and Content Note

The series contains correspondence unpublished reports, environmental board meeting minutes (1970-1971), council minutes (few), policy statements, and annual reports of several regional state park commissions. Topics covered include criteria for proposed state parks; policy on commercial photography; outdoor education activities; environmental planning; staff awards; fees for park usage; environmental bond acts; recreational facilities related to the Barge Canal; South Street Seaport; council reorganization; creation of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; and transfer of property to Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.