Robert Abrams Personal Papers and Ephemera B2818

Robert Abrams Personal Papers and Ephemera

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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 personal and professional papers and ephemera associated with the life and career of New York State Attorney General Robert Abrams. The series documents his public service in the New York State Assembly, as Bronx Borough President, and as State Attorney General. Records include correspondence; speeches; photographs; videotapes; audiocassettes; scrapbooks; news clippings; and Department of Law annual reports, press releases, opinions, and accomplishments.

Creator:

Abrams, Robert, 1938-

Title:

Robert Abrams personal papers and ephemera

Quantity:

50 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1965-2018

Series Number:

B2818

Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

Among the topics in the videotapes and press releases are public service announcements of tenants' rights, investment fraud, the used car Lemon Law, and toxic waste. Personal papers in this series include notes, awards, honors, and books from Abrams' high school, college, and law activities, as well as family photographs, correspondence, holiday cards, and letters from friends and family following the death of his father.

Also included are ephemera, awards, campaign material, memorabilia, and honors given to Abrams during the course of his professional and private career acknowledging and documenting his service to societal and charitable concerns.