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Solidarity Committee of The Capital District Records, 1978-2024

20.8 cubic ft.

Abstract Or Scope: The Greyhound Strikers Solidarity Committee of the Capital District was created by Albany-area labor union activists in support of the autumn 1983 Amalgamated Transit Union strike against Greyhound Bus Lines. After the strike, the group was reconstituted as the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District (SCCD) and worked to support hundreds of strikes and labor activities in Eastern New York, across the country, and in Latin America.

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Agendas, 1984-2005 Box 1 (1-Administrative Files), Folder 1

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Correspondence, 1980-1993 Box 1 (1-Administrative Files), Folder 2

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Correspondence, 1994-2003 Box 1 (1-Administrative Files), Folder 3

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Student Association of the State University of New York Records, 1969-1985

17.5 cubic ft.

Abstract Or Scope: This collection documents the activities of the Student Association of the State University of New York from its founding in 1970 hrough its first decade of existence.

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Minutes, 1970-1975 Box 1 (1-Executive Committee Meetings), Folder 1

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Minutes, 1971 Box 1 (1-Executive Committee Meetings), Folder 2

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Minutes, 1972 Box 1 (1-Executive Committee Meetings), Folder 3

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Libby Post Papers, 1978-2005

4.18 cubic ft.

Abstract Or Scope: The Libby Post Papers contain political campaign documents, professional correspondences, news clippings, meeting minutes, agendas, document drafts, press releases, news letters, civil activism notes, and other materials that document her involvement securing various LGBT rights and with political organizations, as well as the general LGBT community in Albany, NY.

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New York State Congressional Campaign, 1984 Box 1 (1-Political Campaigns), Folder 1

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Ed Bloch's 1984 campaign for Congress includes the press kit with endorsement letters, biographical information on the candidate, voting records of his opponent, press releases, campaign brochures, a series of "Bloch for NYS State Congress" newsletters, and news clippings regarding the election campaign.

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6th District Democrat Candidate-Albany County Legislature, 1987 Box 1 (1-Political Campaigns), Folder 2

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Hudson Valley District Council of Carpenters Records, 1887-1990

17.52 cubic ft.

Abstract Or Scope: On November 14, 1946 the Carpenters' District Council of Ulster County and Vicinity was chartered. This council had local chapters in Kingston and Ellenville, New York. During the late 1940's local unions in the area began affiliating with the district council and eventually the district council, on May 4, 1949, was rechartered as the Hudson Valley District Council of Carpenters, the change of name more closely describing its jurisdiction. New local unions continued to be created, and independent local unions continued to affiliate with the district council. By the early 1950's the district council represented carpenters in Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Greene, Sullivan, and Ulster counties.

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Agendas, Reports, and Correspondence, 1966-1968 Box 1, Folder 1

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Agreement Between Carpenters Local 1150 and Miron Truss and Components Corporation, 1974 Box 1, Folder 2

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Agreement with Construction Employers of the Hudson Valley and Construction Employers Labor Relations Association of New York State, 1973 Box 1, Folder 3

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Rufus Edward Miles, Jr. Papers, 1934-1985

8 cubic ft.

Abstract Or Scope: Miles served fifteen years as a top level administrator at the Federal Security Agency and the Department of Health Education and Welfare.

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Miles, R. E. "True Tales From Tin Lizzy Times and Other Essays", unpublished manuscript, 1983 138 pages Box 1 (1-Autobiographical and Biographical Information), Folder 1

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Miles, R. E. "Antioch College Years", 1928-1932, 1986 1 folder Box 1 (1-Autobiographical and Biographical Information), Folder 2

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Autobiographical and Biographical Information, 1910-1964

The highlights of Miles' life up to about 1945 are contained in a typewritten manuscript of 138 pages. This item, meant for his children and grandchildren, is divided into eleven chapters and titled True Tales From Tin Lizzy Times and Other Sketches. Biographical information can be found on Boyd Fisher (chap. VI), the force behind the Ohio Relief Production Units (1934-1935) and the Rural Electrification Administration; Sally Rand (chap. IX), the exotic dancer; Franklin Roosevelt's Aunt Bessie (chap. X) and John Pratt Whitman (chap.XI), mystic, teacher, social worker, actor, journalist and author who is Miles' "most unforgettable character". This series also includes a five page statement, written in 1986, concerning his undergraduate experience at Antioch College as well as materials related to his first published article in 1932.

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Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs Records, 1938-1991

3.46 cubic ft.

Abstract Or Scope: These records document the activities and membership of the Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs (ESFWC) - the umbrella organization of New York State African-American women's groups - from 1938-1991. The collection also includes records from affiliated organizations: the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs (NACWC) and the Northeast Federation of Women's Clubs (NFWC).

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Executive Board and Annual Convention Meeting Minutes, 1938-1956 Box 1 (1-Executive Board and Annual Convention Meeting Minu), Folder 1

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Executive Board and Annual Convention Meeting Minutes, 1957-1964 Box 1 (1-Executive Board and Annual Convention Meeting Minu), Folder 2

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Executive Board and Annual Convention Meeting Minutes, 1961-1968 Box 1 (1-Executive Board and Annual Convention Meeting Minu), Folder 3

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Family Planning Advocates of New York State Records, 1976-2004

7.72 cubic ft.

Abstract Or Scope: Family Planning Advocates of New York State was established in the 1970's by the affiliates of Planned Parenthood of New York State in an effort to expand the capacity of its organization to affect public policy through lobbying and education.

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Action Impact: A Manual For Family Planning Advocates, 1988 Box 1 (1-Administrative Records), Folder 1

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By-laws, 1977 Box 1 (1-Administrative Records), Folder 2

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Family Planning Services, 1976, Undated Box 1 (1-Administrative Records), Folder 3

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Sheet Metal Workers International Association Local 83 Records, 1892-1989

2 cubic ft.

Abstract Or Scope: The Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local 83 Records document the day-to-day operations of the union from the years 1892-1984 using meeting minutes and other documents refrenced in the minutes including correspondence, treasurer's reports, newsletters and strike bulletins.

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Roll of Members, Minutes, 1892-1894 Box 1 (1-Minutes and Related Materials), Folder 1

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Minutes, 1894 Box 1 (1-Minutes and Related Materials), Folder 2

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Minutes, 1894-1898 Box 1 (1-Minutes and Related Materials), Folder 3

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National Organization for Women (NOW), New York State Chapter Records, 1961-2011

55.09 cubic ft.

Abstract Or Scope: The New York State chapter of NOW aims to bring women into full participation in the mainstream of American society in order to exercise all privileges and responsibilities in an equal partnership with men. Working close with the Senate, political candidates,other women organizations, and community activists, NOW-NYS members work to defend women from inequality.

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