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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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Associated Industries of New York State/Business Council of New York State Records, 1996 December 19 - 2017 March 27 10.02 cubic ft.

The Associated Industries of New York State/ Business Council of New York State Records contains documents which were created during the group's 66 years of business. Among the contents are files on the group's former directors, correspondence and legal council records. The records of the association also contain some publications from other sources.

Business And Professional Women's Clubs of New York State Inc. (BPWNYS) Records, 1921-2004 3.99 cubic ft.

These records document the history of the Business and Professional Women's Clubs of New York State, Inc.

Eugene P. Link Papers, 1907-1993 7 cubic ft.

History Professor and activist for unionism, this collection contains correspondence and rsearch files on Harry F. Ward, American medical history, and other subjects.

Eunice Baird Whittlesey Papers, 1924-2001 1.88 cubic ft.

Eunice Baird Whittlesey was born in Yorkville, New York. She married Joseph I. Whittlesey on August 30, 1947, and had one daughter, Anne Whittlesey Donlan. Mrs. Whittlesey graduated from the University at Albany (then known as the New York State College for Teachers) in 1944. Mrs. Whittlesey began her professional life as an English, Speech and Drama teacher in Connecticut and Massachusetts. She has also held several prominent positions in the New York State and national Republican parties.

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.

League of Women Voters of Rensselaer County Records, 1914-2008 9.03 cubic ft.

The League of Women Voters of Rensselaer County Records documents the political and social activities of the chapter since its founding in 1939.

Lord, Victor A., 1924-2013 5 cubic ft.

This collection contains the papers of Victor A. Lord.

New York Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides Records, 1908-2002, bulk 1988-1995 84.27 cubic ft.

Records of non-profit citizens' organization committed to reducing hazardous chemical pesticides use through education and advocacy.

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.

Society for the Preservation of Water Resources Records, 1918-1999, bulk 1981-1999 12.46 cubic ft.

Documents major projects the society undertook to protect water resources, including the Wilmorite project, the Bonded Concrete project, and the water supply applications of the city of Schenectady and the town of Rotterdam.

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New York State Modern Political Archive

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

Associated Industries of New York State/Business Council of New York State Records, 1996 December 19 - 2017 March 27 10.02 cubic ft.

Business And Professional Women's Clubs of New York State Inc. (BPWNYS) Records, 1921-2004 3.99 cubic ft.

Eugene P. Link Papers, 1907-1993 7 cubic ft.

Eunice Baird Whittlesey Papers, 1924-2001 1.88 cubic ft.

Helen Quirini Papers, 1898-2010 50.89 cubic ft.

League of Women Voters of Rensselaer County Records, 1914-2008 9.03 cubic ft.

Lord, Victor A., 1924-2013 5 cubic ft.

New York Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides Records, 1908-2002, bulk 1988-1995 84.27 cubic ft.

Norman Studer Papers, 1817-2012 18.84 cubic ft.

Society for the Preservation of Water Resources Records, 1918-1999, bulk 1981-1999 12.46 cubic ft.

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Associated Industries of New York State/Business Council of New York State Records, 1996 December 19 - 2017 March 27 10.02 cubic ft.

Business And Professional Women's Clubs of New York State Inc. (BPWNYS) Records, 1921-2004 3.99 cubic ft.

Eugene P. Link Papers, 1907-1993 7 cubic ft.

Eunice Baird Whittlesey Papers, 1924-2001 1.88 cubic ft.

Helen Quirini Papers, 1898-2010 50.89 cubic ft.

League of Women Voters of Rensselaer County Records, 1914-2008 9.03 cubic ft.

Lord, Victor A., 1924-2013 5 cubic ft.

New York Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides Records, 1908-2002, bulk 1988-1995 84.27 cubic ft.

Norman Studer Papers, 1817-2012 18.84 cubic ft.

Society for the Preservation of Water Resources Records, 1918-1999, bulk 1981-1999 12.46 cubic ft.

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