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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Abstract:
This series contains press clippings compiled by the administration of Governor Harriman. Executive Chamber staff used these clippings to track press coverage of the governor, his administration, policies, issues, and events. Staff maintained two clipping files: one arranged chronologically and another .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Series:
A3218
Dates:
1907-1958
Abstract:
Staff of the Governor's office maintained this index to facilitate access to governors' correspondence files. The series indexes portions of three series: 1) Appointment Correspondence Files (series A0612), indexing files from 1907-1928; 2) Central Subject and Correspondence Files (series 13682), indexing .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Title:
Series:
B1853
Dates:
1956-1958
Abstract:
This subject listing was created to index accretion 13682-96, New York State Governor W. Averell Harriman Central Subject and Correspondence Files..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Executive Assistant to the Governor
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Series:
B2304
Dates:
1954-1958
Abstract:
This series consists of correspondence files of Governor W. Averell Harriman's Executive Assistant Charles Van Devander, who served as Harriman's chief liaison with the press. The series includes both incoming and outgoing personal and official correspondence..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor
Title:
Series:
A0612
Dates:
1883-1936, 1955-1958, 1998-2006
Abstract:
This series documents the governor's power to appoint or nominate for appointment certain officials, as authorized by the State Constitution and numerous legislative acts. The correspondence consists mainly of letters from persons requesting appointment; letters and petitions recommending persons for .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Title:
Series:
A0540
Dates:
1905-1930, 1955-1958, 1974-1994
Abstract:
This series indexes Series A0612, Governors' Appointment Correspondence Files. The card indexes were compiled by successive gubernatorial administrations to facilitate access to information as the volume of correspondence and other responsibilities of governors and their staff steadily increased. In .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Abstract:
This series consists of records of the social or official engagements given by Governor and Mrs. Harriman or by the Governor alone while in office. Records include acceptances, regrets, guest and seating lists, thank-you notes, memoranda, and a few press releases relating to luncheons, dinners, parties, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
This series consists of daily appointment schedules for Governor Hugh Carey from the last month of his first term through the inauguration of his successor, Mario M. Cuomo, and copies of Governor W. Averell Harriman's daily schedules. Executive Chamber staff prepared these to help the governor and his .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor. Secretary to the Governor
Abstract:
This series contains letters received, copies of letters sent, and a few enclosures and memoranda relating to official and personal matters. It also contains copies of memoranda primarily sent to Governor W. Averell Harriman and Counsel Daniel Gutman. The memoranda to the Counsel are mainly concerned .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Title:
Series:
13682_96
Dates:
1955-1958
Abstract:
The central subject and correspondence files of Governor W. Averell Harriman pertain to appointments of judges and members of government commissions; civil service; housing; rapid transit; Thruway Authority; commerce; conservation; flood control; education; fiscal revenues; harness racing, labor; legislation; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
Title:
Series:
13682_96
Dates:
1955-1958
Abstract:
The central subject and correspondence files of Governor W. Averell Harriman pertain to appointments of judges and members of government commissions; civil service; housing; rapid transit; Thruway Authority; commerce; conservation; flood control; education; fiscal revenues; harness racing, labor; legislation; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor
Abstract:
Executive Chamber staff maintained these records as a central file of photocopies of gubernatorial proclamations. The original proclamations were filed with the Secretary of State in accordance with legislation of 1892 and 1951 requiring all documents issued under the great seal of New York State to .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Assistant Secretary to the Governor
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Series:
B2325
Dates:
1954-1958
Abstract:
This series consists of subject, political, county briefing, and national files created by the office of the Assistant Secretary to Governor W. Averell Harriman. These records served as a reference file and related to numerous subjects with which the Governor's Office was concerned and about which the .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor (1955-1958 : Harriman)
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Series:
13682_07
Dates:
1955-1958
Abstract:
W. Averell Harriman's single term as governor represents the only interlude during the period from 1943-1973 in which the Democratic Party held the governorship. Harriman's central subject and correspondence files document the governor's efforts to introduce new programs in the areas of mental health, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor. Press Office
Abstract:
These files contain drafts, final versions, and summaries of the governor's speeches, dedications, remarks, and testimonies. Also included are notes; corrections; schedules of events; background materials; and press releases. The speeches address issues such as economics; housing; banking; trade; health .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
This series consists of audio and video tape cassettes, motion picture films, and reel-to-reel audio tapes documenting the activities of New York's governors. Included are tapes and films of Thomas E. Dewey, W. Averell Harriman, Nelson A. Rockefeller, Malcolm Wilson, Hugh L. Carey, and Mario M. Cuomo. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor
Abstract:
These photographic images were used as public relations vehicles for New York's governors. The photographs helped to publicize their official, and occasionally unofficial, activities. Most of the images reveal the routine activities that the governors' photographers were assigned to photograph. Records .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
This series is composed of messages to the legislature from Governors Dewey, Harriman and Rockefeller. There is also one message from Lieutenant Governor Malcolm Wilson.The series consists of annual messages, which provide the listing of programs the Governor would like to institute that year; special .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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