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New York State Library Social and Environmental Films


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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:
These films were created by various New York State agencies and center on either social or environmental concerns. Some films are known to have been created by the New York State Human Rights Commission, the New York State Water Resource Commission, and the New York State Legislature.
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State Library social and environmental films
Quantity:

2 cubic feet

9600 linear feet

Quantity:

9 16mm film(s)

Inclusive Dates:
1959-1974
Series Number:
B2836

Arrangement

None

Scope and Content Note

These films were created by various New York State agencies and center on either social or environmental concerns. Some films are known to have been created by the New York State Human Rights Commission, the New York State Water Resource Commission, and the New York State Legislature.

Acquisition Information

This series was transferred under RDA 90336.

Custodial History

In 2020, New York State Library staff uncovered these films in storage and offered the collection to the New York State Archives.

Use Restrictions

Original media is no available for viewing and the material has not been reformatted.

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