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New York State Thruway Authority Department of Public Information Speech and News Release File


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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:
Series includes speeches, papers, and presentations by Thruway Authority public relations staff and Department of Public Works staff. These speeches were made before a variety of professional, community, and public interest groups and cover topics ranging from engineering problems to advocacy for the Authority. News release files include releases from the Department of Public Works, State Comptroller, and the Executive Chamber, as well as the Thruway Authority. Releases pertain to the establishment of the Authority and construction and financing of the Thruway.
Creator:
Title:
Thruway Authority Department of Public Information speech and news release file
Quantity:

1 cubic foot

Inclusive Dates:
1946-1961
Series Number:
B0590

Arrangement

By type of record (speech, release), then chronological by date given or released.

Scope and Content Note

Speeches and news releases concerning the construction and operation of the Thruway.

Speeches (1951-1961) include those by the Chairman of the Authority as well as speeches, papers, or presentations by other members of the public relations staff or by Department of Public Works staff. These speeches were made before a variety of professional, community, and public interest groups and cover topics ranging from engineering problems of the Thruway to advocacy for the Authority. Some were published as articles. Included with some is occasional correspondence concerning the presentation or publishing of these speeches. The news release files (1946-1954) include releases from the Department of Public Works, State Comptroller, and the Executive Chamber, as well as the Thruway Authority. Releases pertain to the establishment of the Authority and construction and financing of the Thruway. Included are releases from the Department of Public Works concerning the Thruway, but predating the establishment of the Authority in 1950.

Custodial History

Transferred by Department of Information.

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