New York State Temporary Commission of Investigation Interim Report Investigation of Joseph Lanza B1933

New York State Temporary Commission of Investigation Interim Report Investigation of Joseph Lanza

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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 report provides a detailed examination of the Department of Parole, the life of Joseph Lanza, and politics in New York City during the 1950s. The investigation resulted in a review of the parole system throughout the state.

Creator:

New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation

Title:

Interim report investigation of Joseph Lanza

Quantity:

1 cubic foot

Inclusive Dates:

1957

Series Number:

B1933

Scope and Content Note

This report, written by Arthur Reuter, Acting Commissioner of the Temporary Commission of Investigation, gives a detailed examination of the Department of Parole, the life of Joseph Lanza, and the politics in New York City during the 1950s. Written for Governor W. Averell Harriman in 1957, Reuter described the lack of supervision over Lanza during his parole and Lanza's connections to organized crime within the Fulton Fish Market and in New York City. This investigation resulted in a review of the parole system throughout the state. This series contains twenty-five copies of this report.

Related Material

B2438 Counsel to the Governor Records Relating to Investigations, 1955-1958, contains related records.

Custodial History

This report was most likely transferred to the State Archives by the State Library sometime in 1978 but somehow became estranged until it was identified and accessioned as part of the 11th floor renovation project.