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Access to this collection is restricted because it is unprocessed. Portions of the collection may contain recent administrative records and/or personally identifiable information. While it is likely that portions of the collection may be viewed, access must be managed by an archivist.
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Summary
- Abstract:
- This collection consists of materials from Albert Blumenthal's service in the new York State Assembly.
- Extent:
- 68.17 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Albert H. Blumenthal Papers, 1963-1976. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Blumenthal Papers).
Background
- Scope and Content:
This collection consists of materials from Albert Blumenthal's service in the New York State Assembly, including correspondence, bills, subject files, reports, and press releases.
- Biographical / Historical:
Albert H. Blumenthal was born on October 13, 1928, to parents Matilda and Bennet M. Blumenthal. He grew up in Manhattan, New York. He married his wife Joel Marie Winik on May 18, 1958. They had four children together.
Blumenthal graduated with a B.A. in 1949 from William and Mary College. In 1951 he received a LL.B from the New York University School of Law. Blumenthal also served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953. Upon his return from the Army, he was admitted to the Bar Association in 1953. He practiced law in New York City, was a member of the American Civil Liberties Union, and entered politics as a Democrat.
Blumenthal was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1963 through 1976 (5th District 1963-1965, 73rd District 1966, 67th District 1967-1972, and 69th District 1973-1976). In 1973 Blumenthal ran as the Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City, but did not win. He ran again in the general election as the Liberal candidate but also lost.
After Blumenthal announced his retirement in 1976, he moved to Larchmont, in Westchester County. Blumenthal passed away on July 8, 1984 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan.
- Acquisition information:
- Albert Blumenthal initially donated his papers to Syracuse University in 1971. Blumenthal continued to donate his paper in a series of 15 accessions until 1977. In 2006, the papers were transferred to the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives.
- Processing information:
Processed by unprocessed.
- Arrangement:
The collection is unprocessed and is likely disorganized. Individual items may be difficult to find.
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
Subjects
- Subjects:
- Politics and Politicians
- Places:
- Blumenthal. Albert, 1928-1984
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Using These Materials
- ACCESS:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
- RESTRICTIONS:
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Access to this collection is restricted because it is unprocessed. Portions of the collection may contain recent administrative records and/or personally identifiable information. While it is likely that portions of the collection may be viewed, access must be managed by an archivist.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Albert H. Blumenthal Papers, 1963-1976. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Blumenthal Papers).