New York State Department of State Electoral College Meeting Files
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
1.1 cubic feet
Arrangement
Chronological by presidential election year, then by file name.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of a variety of materials related to the actual meetings of electors that convene in Albany every four years following the general elections to cast ballots for president and vice president as stipulated in the U.S. Constitution.
Typically the meeting files include: sample ballots, copies of procedures to be followed, agendas, oath of office forms (blank), photos, luncheon tickets, invitations to the governor's executive mansion reception, roll call lists of electors, and general correspondence.
Alternate Formats Available
Items Online
High resolution images of selected original documents and photographs in this series are available in State Archives Digital Collections.
New York State Archives Digital Collections
Electoral college meeting files, 1976-1992
Other Finding Aids
Available at Repository
A folder list is available at the repository.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.