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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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Conservative Party Of New York State Records, 1960-2019 40.5 cubic ft.

The Conservative Party Of New York State Records contain files created and used the chairmen of the New York State Conservative Party: Kieran O'Doherty, 1962; J. Daniel Mahoney, 1962-86; Serphin Maltese, 1986-88; and Michael R. Long, 1989-2019. The strength of the records is in its documentation of New York State politics and elections (including the State Legislature and other state offices), the Conservative Party's political endorsements and candidates (including writer William F. Buckley, Jr., and Senator James Buckley), and the political goals and ideological positions on contemporary and 20th century issues.

Daniel Evan Button Papers, 1962-1971 42.2 cubic ft.

The Daniel Evan Button Papers contain Button's records of his terms as a U.S. Representative of the 29th Congressional District of New York.

Frank C. Moore Papers, 1881-1978 55 cubic ft.

The records in this collection document Frank Moore's career as a New York State public servant. They consist primarily of the records of Moore's service in various elected and appointed positions.

Frank J. Becker Papers, 1953-1964, 1974 22.44 cubic ft.

The Frank J. Becker Papers document Becker's service in the U.S Congress, as a representative of Nassau County (N.Y.), where he served from 1953-1964. The collection includes correspondence, subject files, and legislation from his tenure.

Frederic S. Berman Papers, 1962-1975 2.0 cubic ft.

The Frederic S. Berman Papers predominantly document his service in the New York State Senate through correspondence, newsclippings, bills, research material and campaign literature. In addition, there are files pertaining to his post-Senatorial career as the Commissioner of the New York City Rent and Housing Department and as a New York City Criminal Court Judge.

Fred Pfeiffer Papers, 1937-2007 4.9 cubic ft.

The Fred Pfeiffer Papers document Pfeiffer's work with labor unions and activist organizations in the Albany, N.Y., area from the mid-1970s to 2007.

Ralph F. Boyd, Sr. Papers, 1943-1992 1.6 cubic ft.

The Ralph Boyd, Sr. Papers contain personal and professional correspondence, news clippings, work manuals and agendas that document his career as a General Electric employee, community activist and member of the Schenectady branch of the NAACP.

Sierra Club, Atlantic Chapter Records, 1964-1999 29 cubic ft.

The collection documents the day-to-day work of the Sierra Club's Atlantic Chapter over three and a half decades.

The New York State Tenants & Neighbors Coalition Records, 1970-2002, bulk 1970-2002 29.9 cubic ft.

Tenants and Neighbors is a statewide coalition of New York's tenants and tenant associations that fight for tenants' rights and affordable housing for all people. The origins of Tenants and Neighbors dates to a meeting of tenant and housing activists from across the state in August 1972 at St. Rose College in Albany, N.Y. By December 1974, a formal organization was developed by housing and tenant activists across the state that drew up by-laws and created the original name as the New York Tenants Coalition. The first statewide membership meeting was held in February 1975. In 1995, the organization changed its name to New York State Tenants and Neighbors. The collection includes: minutes, annual reports, newsletter and other publications, legislative and organizational memoranda, press releases, clippings, video and press coverage.

Thomas Nattell Papers, 1956-2002 12.1 cubic ft.

The Thomas Nattell papers document the life of a mental health worker and political activist active during the 1980s and 1990s in Albany, New York. He created and participated in organizations like the Albany Peace and Energy Council (APEC) and the Three Guys From Albany poetry troupe. He also acted as promoter and event coordinator for movie showings, poetry open mics and an annual 24-hour poetry reading alongside a coinciding international postcard art event. Nattell used poetry and other arts to advance world peace, anti-nuclear power and proliferation, and environmental issues. This collection contains videos of events, photographs, scrapbooks full of art and poetry mailed from around the world to Nattell, subject files with research on topics related to his professional work as well as his activism, poetry, correspondence, and clippings.

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New York State Modern Political Archive

Elected officials, interest groups, and activists from New York State.

Conservative Party Of New York State Records, 1960-2019 40.5 cubic ft.

Daniel Evan Button Papers, 1962-1971 42.2 cubic ft.

Frank C. Moore Papers, 1881-1978 55 cubic ft.

Frank J. Becker Papers, 1953-1964, 1974 22.44 cubic ft.

Frederic S. Berman Papers, 1962-1975 2.0 cubic ft.

Fred Pfeiffer Papers, 1937-2007 4.9 cubic ft.

Ralph F. Boyd, Sr. Papers, 1943-1992 1.6 cubic ft.

Sierra Club, Atlantic Chapter Records, 1964-1999 29 cubic ft.

The New York State Tenants & Neighbors Coalition Records, 1970-2002, bulk 1970-2002 29.9 cubic ft.

Thomas Nattell Papers, 1956-2002 12.1 cubic ft.

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Conservative Party Of New York State Records, 1960-2019 40.5 cubic ft.

Daniel Evan Button Papers, 1962-1971 42.2 cubic ft.

Frank C. Moore Papers, 1881-1978 55 cubic ft.

Frank J. Becker Papers, 1953-1964, 1974 22.44 cubic ft.

Frederic S. Berman Papers, 1962-1975 2.0 cubic ft.

Fred Pfeiffer Papers, 1937-2007 4.9 cubic ft.

Ralph F. Boyd, Sr. Papers, 1943-1992 1.6 cubic ft.

Sierra Club, Atlantic Chapter Records, 1964-1999 29 cubic ft.

The New York State Tenants & Neighbors Coalition Records, 1970-2002, bulk 1970-2002 29.9 cubic ft.

Thomas Nattell Papers, 1956-2002 12.1 cubic ft.

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