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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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Committee For Progressive Legislation Records, 1950-1993 1.2 cubic ft.

The Committee for Progressive Legislation records document the efforts of the group in bringing attention to issues important to many New Yorkers, especially abortion, family planning, welfare rights, and the attack on separation of church and state.

Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs Records, 1938-1991 3.46 cubic ft.

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).

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.

Family Planning Advocates of New York State Records, 1976-2004 7.72 cubic ft.

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.

Gloria DeSole Papers, 1969-1988 2.0 cubic ft.

The collection pertains to the Women's movement during the 1960s-1980s, with an emphasis on LGBTQ+ women. Other subjects of interest include the experiences of working and professional women, and women who either worked in, or attended institutions of higher education. Many items in the collection are focused on women in the Capital Region of New York State.

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.

Joan Butcher Papers, 1981-2019 1.0 cubic ft.

This collection contains material related to Joan Butcher's lesbian and feminist activism and other work in New York State and the Capital Region.

Joan Schultz Papers, ca. 1968-1980 1.4 cubic ft.

The collection includes materials related to the women's issues with a particular emphasis on the University at Albany, SUNY. Records of particular interest are those of the Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee, Capital District Women, and the Caucus on Women's Rights at SUNY.

Joseph E. Persico Papers, 1910-2003 18.54 cubic ft.

The papers of Joseph Persico focus on his careers as a full-time author and as a political speechwriter for New York State Commissioner of Health, Hollis Ingraham, and New York State Governor, Nelson Rockefeller.

Judith Fetterley Papers, 1971-1993 0.5 cubic ft.

The collection includes materials related to the women's issues with a particular emphasis on the University at Albany, SUNY. Records of particular interest are those of Albany Women Against Rape, Capital District Women, and the Caucus on Women's Rights at SUNY. Also included are issues of the publication The Spokeswoman (1971-1981).

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New York State Modern Political Archive

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

Committee For Progressive Legislation Records, 1950-1993 1.2 cubic ft.

Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs Records, 1938-1991 3.46 cubic ft.

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

Family Planning Advocates of New York State Records, 1976-2004 7.72 cubic ft.

Gloria DeSole Papers, 1969-1988 2.0 cubic ft.

Helen Quirini Papers, 1898-2010 50.89 cubic ft.

Joan Butcher Papers, 1981-2019 1.0 cubic ft.

Joan Schultz Papers, ca. 1968-1980 1.4 cubic ft.

Joseph E. Persico Papers, 1910-2003 18.54 cubic ft.

Judith Fetterley Papers, 1971-1993 0.5 cubic ft.

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Committee For Progressive Legislation Records, 1950-1993 1.2 cubic ft.

Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs Records, 1938-1991 3.46 cubic ft.

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

Family Planning Advocates of New York State Records, 1976-2004 7.72 cubic ft.

Gloria DeSole Papers, 1969-1988 2.0 cubic ft.

Helen Quirini Papers, 1898-2010 50.89 cubic ft.

Joan Butcher Papers, 1981-2019 1.0 cubic ft.

Joan Schultz Papers, ca. 1968-1980 1.4 cubic ft.

Joseph E. Persico Papers, 1910-2003 18.54 cubic ft.

Judith Fetterley Papers, 1971-1993 0.5 cubic ft.

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