Using These Materials
- 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.
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Summary
- Abstract:
- The collection consists of photographs from Earl W. Brydges' service in the New York State Senate.
- Extent:
- 0.1 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Earl W. Brydges Papers. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Brydges Papers).
Background
- Scope and Content:
The collection consists of photographs from Earl W. Brydges' service in the New York State Senate.
- Biographical / Historical:
Earl William Brydges was born in Niagara Falls, New York, on May 25, 1905. He was married to Eleanor C. Mahoney. They had seven children together. Brydges was a graduate of both Niagara University and the University at Buffalo Law School in 1926. He was admitted to the Bar Association in 1927. He also served for many years on Niagara University's Board of Trustees.
Brydges was a lawyer and a Republican member of the New York State Senate from 1949 through 1972. He served as temporary president and majority leader of the State Senate from 1966-1972. Throughout most of Brydges's career, he focused on education policy and mental health issues. Through mental health, he hoped to improve services for the mentally disabled and special needs students. He served as chairman of the Senate Education Committee and the Senate Special Committee on Mental Health. Brydges was also a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention in 1967.
Brydges passed away from cancer on March 30, 1975, in Lewiston, New York.
- Acquisition information:
- Earl W. Brydges initially donated his papers to Syracuse University in 1970 . The papers were transferred to the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives in 2006 .
- Processing information:
Processed in 2015 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:
- Public Servants
- Places:
- Politics and Politicians
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Access
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, Earl W. Brydges Papers. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Brydges Papers).