P.R.O.T.E.C.T. (Prudent Residents Opposed to Electric Cable Transmission) initially formed in 1982 to oppose construction of a high voltage power line originating from Marcy, New York in Oneida County and running down to the New York City area.
Collections : [New York State Modern Political Archive]
New York State Modern Political Archive
Elected officials, interest groups, and activists from New York State.
The New York State Modern Political Archive (NYSMPA) was established in 1982 to document the work of individuals and private interest groups concerned with New York State public policy issues in the 20th century. Originally named the Archives of Public Affairs and Policy, the NYSMPA collects, preserves, and facilitates access to primary sources pertaining to New York State public affairs and policy, and now includes the personal papers of members of the gubernatorial administrations of Nelson A. Rockefeller; papers of former New York Congressional members and elected officials who served in New York State Legislature; and the official records and papers of numerous private groups, professional associations, individuals, public-sector labor unions, community groups, and other organizations concerned with Empire State public-policy issues.
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Ray Bromley Papers, 1960-2004 6.0 cubic ft.
This collection contains materials related to Ray Bromley's geography and planning research and scholarship, including the planning for the building of the University at Albany.
Raymond and Sara Harris Papers, 1942-2009 15.7 cubic ft.
This collection documents the personal and professional lives of Dr. Raymond and Sara Harris and their involvment in the Albany, N.Y. community.
Rensselaer County Greens Records, 1979-2004 6.96 cubic ft.
The records of the Rensselaer County Greens (RCG) contain relevant information behind its efforts to protect the Rensselaer County, New York community from the destruction of environment and historical landmarks.
Robert Doran Papers, 1970-2004 19 cubic ft.
This collection contains the writings of Robert Doran as well as materials he collected related to social justice, political and environmental issues.
Ronald B. Stafford Papers, 1956-2002 86.56 cubic ft.
The Ronald B. Stafford Papers document Stafford's service as a New York State Senator representing the 45th District.
Ruth Pelham Papers, 1978-2018 11.29 cubic ft.
This collection contains documents concerning the work of Ruth Pelham, a singer/songwriter and educator in the Albany, New York area who has been performing for decades in an effort to bring about peaceful communities through music. From the late 1970s to circa 2016, Pelham traveled in a mobile music program called the Music Mobile; singing, teaching, and writing songs with the community.
Samuel B. Gould Papers, 1933-1997 4.34 cubic ft.
The Samuel B. Gould Papers document his personal life as well as his many professional positions in education, including his tenure as chancellor of the State University of New York.
Sandra Shapard Papers, 1972-2008 .26 cubic ft.
The Sandra Shapard Papers consist of Ms. Shapard's (largely political) button collection.
Sandy Galef Papers, 1991-2018 44 cubic ft.
This collection documents the legislative career of New York State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef.