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This series mainly contains materials of Graves' activities that were outside of her duties as a public official. Although her personal files were often interfiled with her professional records the materials in this series were clearly distinct and therefore kept separate. Included are documents of house renovations, papers from her sons and husband, keepsakes, pamphlets, invitations and letters from the many social and civic organizations Graves was a member of, including material from the Daughters of the American Revolution. Also contains stamps of Graves' image and political pins.

This series, divided into two subseries, contains incoming and outgoing correspondence related to the legislative activities of Assemblyman Ernest Curto. Also in this series are enclosures that were included with the original correspondence including copies of legislation, resolutions, newspaper clippings, brochures, reports, and other materials.

The subject files house documents of long-term value that do not belong to the Conference's other record series. There are correspondence and memo files of specific members of the group, such as Peter Freed (counsel) and Gerry Landsberg (New York University), background on shared staff issues, and information on partnerships with the New York State divisions of alcohol abuse and chemical dependency as well as state housing committees. Researchers will also find documents pertaining to consolidation of services and positions over the years, particularly in the 1990s. Additionally, there are manuals, booklets, and conference materials about disaster preparedness in the mental health profession. Most of the collection's photographs are also located in this series, with the exception of the Commission on the 21st Century images which are in Series #5.

The records in this series consist of posters, artwork, photographs, and copies of cartoons and illustrations collected by CEC that depict environmental issues.

The series contains records of the AVE program. The program was funded through a grant provided by the New York State Department of Education. The goal of the program was to develop life and career skills in "youth-at-risk" of not completing their education. The participants were engaged in a series of temporary placements to explore career options and further clarify their goals.

This series documents Bill Pelkes involvement in National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (NCADP). Items included in this series include documents related to Bill Pelkes role as a board member, newsletters, conference documents, flyers, pamphlets, and other outreach materials collected by Bill Pelke.

This series features files from the "Lighting the Torch of Conscience" initiative. There are programming files, notes on attendees, notes from attendees, copies of various mailings, as well as additional administrative materials related to the program.

This series contains memorabilia of the New York State Senior Action Council; T-shirts from the NYSSAC Convention of 2000, baseball-style caps, tote bags and assorted pins and buttons. They are decorated with the NYSSAC logo and various slogans in support of the Prescription Drug Bill, to protest Medicare cuts, advocate Senior Power and commemorate 50 years of Social Security. Included is a ceramic coffee mug commemorating NYSSAC's 25th Anniversary.