Research


Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series documents successive governors' authority to investigate the management, operations, and affairs of state and local government officials, agencies, and institutions. Records include correspondence, documents specifying charges, answers to charges, transcripts of testimony before the governor or investigating commissioner, supporting documentation (e.g. court records, financial records), reports to the governor of findings, and notices of removal from office of public officials found guilty of charges.
Creator:
Title:
Investigation case files of charges and complaints against public officials and agencies
Quantity:

52.5 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1857-1919
Bulk Dates:
1872-1919
Series Number:
A0531