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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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Fino, Paul A. Papers, 1949-1969 68 cubic ft.

Fino, Paul A.

Paul A. Fino was a United States Representative from Bronx, New York. Fino was a member of the New York State Senate from January 1945 to May 1950. He was then member of the New York City Civil Service Commission from June 1, 1950, to December 31, 1952. Fino was elected as a Republican to the 83rd and to the seven succeeding Congresses and served from January 3, 1953, until his resignation December 31, 1968, to become a New York Supreme Court Justice having been elected November 5, 1968. Fino assumed his duties as a justice on January 1, 1969. Fino passed away in 2009. This collections contains records related to Fino's time in office. These records include constituent files, legislative files, and records related to the national lottery that Fino tried to implement.

Capital District Regional Planning Commission Records, 1934-2013 55.07 cubic ft.

Capital District Regional Planning Commission

This collection documents the comprehensive planning work of New York's Capital District Regional Planning Commission across several decades.

Eliot H. Lumbard Papers, 1943-2006 52.15 cubic ft.

This collection documents the professional and personal life of Eliot H. Lumbard.

Howard Palfrey Jones Papers, 1917-1973 27 cubic ft.

This collection documents many aspects of the career of Howard Palfrey Jones, including work in the civil service in New York State, foreign service, and with local governments.

Thomas C. Desmond Papers, 1930-1972 1.8 cubic ft.

Press releases about his work and concerns as a New York State Senator, clippings about Senator Desmond and his wife, correspondence with Albert J. Abrams and reports and drafts on the Presidential primary system.

Albany Allied Printing Trades Council Records, 1908-1990 0.33 cubic ft.

The Albany Allied Printing Trades Council Collection contains meeting minutes of the Council dating from 1908-1990.

Abbot Low Moffat Papers, 1929-1943 4.4 cubic ft.

New York Republican Politician and proponent of the NYS Thruway, Moffat served on the State Assembly 1929-1943, U.S. State Department South-East Asia Division, 1944-1947, and later as a U.S. diplomat in Greece, the United Kingdom, Burma, and Ghana.

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.

Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) Records, 1949-1991 5 cubic ft.

CASDA is cooperative organization among public and private schools and the University at Albany's School of Education to facilitate programs for school employees.

New York State Common Cause Records, 1972-1987 7 cubic ft.

The records of New York State Common Cause document campaigns against political action committees, election reform, civil service reform, and accountability issues.

Concerned Citizens Against Crossgates Records, 1979-1984 5.05 cubic ft.

Concerned Citizens Against Crossgates (CCAC) was organized as an informal group opposed to the construction of the Pyramid Crossgates mall in the summer of 1979.

The Business and Professional Women's Club of Albany, NY Records, 1934-1988 2.3 cubic ft.

The Business and Professional Women's Club of Albany, New York, (BPW) was founded in 1934 with 22 charter members as a chapter of the Business and Professional Women's Clubs of New York State, Inc. (founded in 1919) and a member of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. The objectives of the club, according to its by-laws, were "To elevate the standards for women in business and in the professions; To promote the interests of business and professional women; To bring about a spirit of cooperation among business and professional women of the United States; [and] To extend opportunities to business and professional women through education along lines of industrial, scientific, and vocational activities."

Howard Abramowitz Papers, 1937-1985 0.6 cubic ft.

This collection contains research files created by and several typescript essays written by sociologist Howard D. Abramowitz. The collection amply documents his interest in the American labor movement and, in particular, the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) and sheds light on the scholarly research that he completed during the final years of his life.

International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades of the United States and Canada, Local 201 Records, 1900-1982 2.0 cubic ft.

The collection documents the history of the unions that formed Painters and Allied Trades Local 201, including Local 12 of Troy, Local 62 of Schenectady, and Local 201 of Albany.

City Club of Albany Records, 1945-1961 0.3 cubic ft.

The collection documents the City Club of Albany and primarily contains organizational records from 1957-1959, mainly concerned with issues of the Citizen's Platform. The collection is composed chiefly of files retained by Harriet D. Adams as vice president of the club when it was particularly interested in urban planning.

Americans for Effective Law Enforcement, New York Chapter Records, 1967-1973 0.53 cubic ft.

The materials in the Americans for Effective Law Enforcement, New York Chapter collection document the chapter's early activities and establishment.

Perry B. Duryea Jr. Papers, 1961-1972 .2 cubic ft.

The Perry B Dunyea, Jr. Papers is a collection documenting Dunyea's years as Republican Majority Leader of the State Assembly. This collection includes news clippings, a weekly column published about significant issues, Dunyea press releases, and other publicity materials released by his staff. This collection does not include any of his personal papers. The collection appears to be composed of material assembled for research about Duryea around 1972.

United Steelworkers of America AFL-CIO-CLC Local 8652 Records, 1977-1989 0.2 cubic ft.

This is a repository of various records related to the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) AFL-CIO-CLC, Local 865.

Conference of Large City Boards of Education Records, 1968-1981 1.0 cubic ft.

The Conference of Large City Boards of Education Records include some of the day-to-day operations of the Special Task Force on Equity and Excellence in Education as documented through files kept by Eugene Samter, Executive Director of the Conference. The collection also includes Samter's testimony from the 1976 Levittown vs. Nyquist case argued before the New York State Supreme Court.

State University of New York, University Faculty Senate Collection, 1944-2003 6.0 cubic ft.

The University Faculty Senate was created to centralize and govern all of the colleges throughout the SUNY system. This is an artificial collection assembled from the records held by University at Albany, SUNY representatives.

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New York State Modern Political Archive

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

Fino, Paul A. Papers, 1949-1969 68 cubic ft.

Capital District Regional Planning Commission Records, 1934-2013 55.07 cubic ft.

Eliot H. Lumbard Papers, 1943-2006 52.15 cubic ft.

Howard Palfrey Jones Papers, 1917-1973 27 cubic ft.

Thomas C. Desmond Papers, 1930-1972 1.8 cubic ft.

Albany Allied Printing Trades Council Records, 1908-1990 0.33 cubic ft.

Abbot Low Moffat Papers, 1929-1943 4.4 cubic ft.

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

Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) Records, 1949-1991 5 cubic ft.

New York State Common Cause Records, 1972-1987 7 cubic ft.

Concerned Citizens Against Crossgates Records, 1979-1984 5.05 cubic ft.

The Business and Professional Women's Club of Albany, NY Records, 1934-1988 2.3 cubic ft.

Howard Abramowitz Papers, 1937-1985 0.6 cubic ft.

International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades of the United States and Canada, Local 201 Records, 1900-1982 2.0 cubic ft.

City Club of Albany Records, 1945-1961 0.3 cubic ft.

Americans for Effective Law Enforcement, New York Chapter Records, 1967-1973 0.53 cubic ft.

Perry B. Duryea Jr. Papers, 1961-1972 .2 cubic ft.

United Steelworkers of America AFL-CIO-CLC Local 8652 Records, 1977-1989 0.2 cubic ft.

Conference of Large City Boards of Education Records, 1968-1981 1.0 cubic ft.

State University of New York, University Faculty Senate Collection, 1944-2003 6.0 cubic ft.

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Fino, Paul A. Papers, 1949-1969 68 cubic ft.

Capital District Regional Planning Commission Records, 1934-2013 55.07 cubic ft.

Eliot H. Lumbard Papers, 1943-2006 52.15 cubic ft.

Howard Palfrey Jones Papers, 1917-1973 27 cubic ft.

Thomas C. Desmond Papers, 1930-1972 1.8 cubic ft.

Albany Allied Printing Trades Council Records, 1908-1990 0.33 cubic ft.

Abbot Low Moffat Papers, 1929-1943 4.4 cubic ft.

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

Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) Records, 1949-1991 5 cubic ft.

New York State Common Cause Records, 1972-1987 7 cubic ft.

Concerned Citizens Against Crossgates Records, 1979-1984 5.05 cubic ft.

The Business and Professional Women's Club of Albany, NY Records, 1934-1988 2.3 cubic ft.

Howard Abramowitz Papers, 1937-1985 0.6 cubic ft.

International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades of the United States and Canada, Local 201 Records, 1900-1982 2.0 cubic ft.

City Club of Albany Records, 1945-1961 0.3 cubic ft.

Americans for Effective Law Enforcement, New York Chapter Records, 1967-1973 0.53 cubic ft.

Perry B. Duryea Jr. Papers, 1961-1972 .2 cubic ft.

United Steelworkers of America AFL-CIO-CLC Local 8652 Records, 1977-1989 0.2 cubic ft.

Conference of Large City Boards of Education Records, 1968-1981 1.0 cubic ft.

State University of New York, University Faculty Senate Collection, 1944-2003 6.0 cubic ft.

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