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New York State Division of State Police Scrapbooks


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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 scrapbooks consist of news clippings documenting the activities of the Division of State Police. The clippings also document some notable crimes and activities of law enforcement agencies in neighboring states. The first two scrapbooks primarily contain articles documenting the activities of the Pennsylvania State Police and the issues surrounding the creation of the New York Department of State Police.
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State Police scrapbooks
Quantity:

8 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1915-1959
Series Number:
B2031

Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

These scrapbooks consist of news clippings documenting the activities of the Division of State Police. The clippings also document some notable crimes and activities of law enforcement agencies in neighboring states. The first two scrapbooks primarily contain articles documenting the activities of the Pennsylvania State Police and the issues surrounding the creation of the New York Department of State Police.

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