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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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Committees, 1966-1999 2.17 cubic ft.
The New York State Committee Served as the Board of Directors of MHANYS in the mid-1970s during the period when the NAMH took over operation of MHANYS. The Executive Committee of MHANYS is composed of the officers of the board and is responsible for decision-making between board meetings. Subjects covered in the Executive Committee meetings involve the full range of MHANYS organizational, policy, advocacy, and project issues. The subseries also includes minutes and other records of committees of the MHANYS board. Of particular importance is the Government Affairs Committee, which sets priorities for MHANYS regarding advocacy with the government of New York State and other public entities within the state regarding mental health policy issues. The Resource Development Committee explored fundraising opportunities and the Special Committee to study MHANYS's Future was created in 1972 to deal with a funding shortfall and dispute with the national organization are also important. The Professional Advisory Committee was a committee of psychiatrists and psychologists who advised the board of MHANYS about mental health issues.