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New York State Assembly Majority Radio-Television and Photography Unit Motion Picture Film


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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 motion picture films collected or maintained by the Assembly Radio-Television Photography Unit. Subjects of the films are typically activities of the legislature or social issues including gambling, rent control, and teenage drinking. Of particular interest are two editions of "Eye On Albany" that deal with the issue of rent control in the early 1960s.
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Motion picture film
Quantity:

2 cubic feet

(15 motion picture films)

Inclusive Dates:
1962-1976
Series Number:
L0225

Administrative History

The Assembly (Majority) Radio-Television and Photography Unit provides audio-visual services to members of the assembly majority. These services include production of audio and video messages by members to their constituents, taping of various legislative activities (e.g., bill signings, speeches), and shooting still photos of members and visiting constituents and assembly events. The unit also supplies some sound studio services to the governor's office on occasion. Created in 1983, the unit operates its own photodeveloping and printing laboratory and sound and video studios.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of 15 motion picture films (in color and black-and-white) collected or maintained by the Assembly Radio-Television Photography Unit. Subjects of the films are typically activities of the legislature or social issues including gambling, rent control, and teenage drinking. Of particular interest are two editions of "Eye On Albany." These political forum programs deal with the issue of rent control in the early 1960s.

Alternate Formats Available

VHS videotape use copies are available for "Eye on Albany" I and III.

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