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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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Atlantic States Legal Foundation Records, 1966-2009 179.74 cubic ft.

The Atlantic States Legal Foundation Records document the environmental not-for-profit organization's pollution reduction and environmental remediation projects and cases throughout the United States and territories.

Bill and Andy Spence Papers, 1960-2022 22.19 cubic ft.

This collection contains materials related to the lives of Bill and Andy Spence, including folk and traditional music and materials documenting the Fox Hollow and Old Songs Festivals.

Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA), American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1000 Records, 1918-2015 64.26 cubic ft.

This collection documents the day-to-day activities of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) from 1918 to the present. There is no documentation of the organization's initial years of existence, but significant material about administration, meetings, membership, agreements, publications, and organizational history.

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.

Helen Quirini Papers, 1898-2010 50.89 cubic ft.

This collection documents the life, work and activism of Helen Quirini of Schenectady, New York. The collection represents Quirini's numerous activities and interests including her early work owning a local market with her brother, her 39 year employment for General Electric, her activism in unions during her employment and retirement, as well as her charitable activities where she pursued civil, housing, pension, women's and senior citizen's rights.

Henry M. Madej Papers, 1975-2008 2.93 cubic ft.

The Henry M. Madej papers contain documents pertaining to his work with the Albany City Charter Revision Commission, the Pine Hills Neighborhood Association, and the Albany Tricentennial Commission. The documents in this collection include professional correspondence, newspaper clippings, meeting minutes, agendas, document drafts, press releases, newsletters, pamphlets, memorabilia, magazines, invitations, schedules, event plans, and handwritten notes as well other materials that document his involvement with the city of Albany, New York and the University at Albany community.

League of Women Voters of Saratoga County Records, 1965-2016 5.59 cubic ft.

Founded in 1920, the League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that informs citizens about government, encourages their participation, and seeks to influence public policy through education and advocacy. One of nearly 60 local leagues in New York State, the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County (formerly the League of Women Voters, Saratoga Springs Area) formed in early 1965. This collection documents the operation and activities of this local league from its founding through 2010.

New York State Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors Records, 1950-2009 36.5 cubic ft.

The records of the New York State Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors trace the development of mental healthcare throughout the state from the early 1950s through the beginning of the twenty-first century. Established in the mid-1970s, the Conference's records include correspondence, memos, meeting minutes, reports, and manuals that chronicle the efforts of mental health professionals as they encourage local, county, and state agencies to provide quality, affordable services for persons living with mental illness, chemical dependency, and/or developmental disability.

Norman Studer Papers, 1817-2012 18.84 cubic ft.

The Norman Studer Papers document his career as both an educator and ardent Catskill folklorist. The collection includes significant material relating to his work as director of the Downtown Community School in New York City and Camp Woodland in the Catskills.

Ruth Pelham Papers, 1978-2016 10.8 cubic ft.

This collection contains documents concerning the work of Ruth Pelham, a singer/songwriter and educator in the Albany, New York area who has been performing for decades in an effort to bring about peaceful communities through music. From the late 1970's to circa 2016, Pelham traveled in a mobile music program called the Music Mobile; singing, teaching, and writing songs with the community.

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New York State Modern Political Archive

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

Atlantic States Legal Foundation Records, 1966-2009 179.74 cubic ft.

Bill and Andy Spence Papers, 1960-2022 22.19 cubic ft.

Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA), American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1000 Records, 1918-2015 64.26 cubic ft.

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

Helen Quirini Papers, 1898-2010 50.89 cubic ft.

Henry M. Madej Papers, 1975-2008 2.93 cubic ft.

League of Women Voters of Saratoga County Records, 1965-2016 5.59 cubic ft.

New York State Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors Records, 1950-2009 36.5 cubic ft.

Norman Studer Papers, 1817-2012 18.84 cubic ft.

Ruth Pelham Papers, 1978-2016 10.8 cubic ft.

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Atlantic States Legal Foundation Records, 1966-2009 179.74 cubic ft.

Bill and Andy Spence Papers, 1960-2022 22.19 cubic ft.

Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA), American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1000 Records, 1918-2015 64.26 cubic ft.

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

Helen Quirini Papers, 1898-2010 50.89 cubic ft.

Henry M. Madej Papers, 1975-2008 2.93 cubic ft.

League of Women Voters of Saratoga County Records, 1965-2016 5.59 cubic ft.

New York State Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors Records, 1950-2009 36.5 cubic ft.

Norman Studer Papers, 1817-2012 18.84 cubic ft.

Ruth Pelham Papers, 1978-2016 10.8 cubic ft.

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