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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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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.

Act Up Albany (N.Y.) Chapter Records, 1983-1992 2.47 cubic ft.

This collection details records kept by the ACT UP organization committed to ending the AIDS crisis.

Affordable Housing Partnership and Capitol Affordable Housing Funding Corporation Records, 1983-2001 1.7 cubic ft.

The collection contains documentation of the Affordable Housing Partnership and Capital Affordable Housing Funding Corporation's adminstrative activities.

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.

Albany Central Federation of Labor Records, 1965-2000 3.8 cubic ft.

The collection documents the activities of the Albany Central Federation of Labor (AFL CIO) from 1983 to 2000.

Albany County Civic Center Collection, 1984-1988 0.75 cubic ft.

The Albany County Civic Center Collection documents the policy decisions that went into planning an arena in downtown Albany. Originally named the Knickerbocker Arena, it was later known as the Pepsi Arena and the Times Union Center.

Albany Friends Meeting Records, 1969-1991 1.0 cubic ft.

This collection includes material related to the Albany Friends Meeting's social justice activities, specifically having to do with injustices within the New York State judicial system.

Albany Printing Pressmen, Assistants and Offset Workers Union, No. 23-C Graphic Communications International Union Records, 1951-1989 1 Reels

Meeting minutes from the Albany Printing Pressmen, Assistants and Offset Workers Union who represented typographical workers from throughout the Capital District.

Albany/Schenectady League of Arts Records, 1970-2001 104 cubic ft.

The collection includes the day-to-day records of the now defunct Albany/Schenectady League of Arts.

Albany Typographical Union No. 4, Communications Workers of America Records, 1850-1988 27 reels of microfilm

This collection documents the activities of the Albany Typographical Union, the first labor union founded in Albany, N.Y.

Albert H. Blumenthal Papers, 1963-1976 68.17 cubic ft.

This collection consists of materials from Albert Blumenthal's service in the new York State Assembly.

Albert J. Abrams Papers, 1961, 1964-1965, 1970-1976, 1980 0.75 cubic ft.

Albert Jack Abrams was born in Stamford, Connecticut, on May 29, 1915. Abrams began his university studies at the University of Michigan in 1932, and he attended the National Institute for Public Affairs in Washington, D.C., in 1935. He received an A.B. from New York University in 1936, and he continued his studies at Columbia University (1940) and the Cornell School of Labor and Industrial Relations (1946). The records in this manuscript collection were originally arranged in a numerically classified subject file under the general subject of legislative administration.

Alice P. Green Papers, 1960-2001 1.89 cubic ft.

This collection contains records of the activities of Dr. Alice P. Green from her days as a student of criminal justice at the University at Albany, SUNY, through her career as founder and executive director of the Center for Law and Justice in Albany.

Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union (ACTWU), Hudson Valley Area Joint Board Records, 1919-1990, Undated 13.43 cubic ft.

The Hudson Valley Area Joint Board was formed in 1957 through the merger of the Columbia County and Mid-Hudson Valley Joint Boards. At that point, the two joint boards were affiliated of the Textile Workers Union of America (TWUA), which merged with the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America (ACWA) in 1976 to form the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union (ACTWU). The collection documents the organization, administration, and activities of the Hudson Valley Area Joint Board and its predecessor organizations.

American Association of Retired Persons, Schenectady County Chapter, #490, 1967-2003 2.5 cubic ft.

This collection contains the American Association of Retired Persons, Schenectady County Chapter, #490's official newsletters, treasurer's reports, correspondence, various national and local publications, newspaper clippings, certificates, and the chapter banner.

American Association of University Professors, Albany Chapter Records, 1944-1974 0.75 cubic ft.

The American Association of University Professors Records document the activities of the Albany Chapter from 1944 to 1974.

American Association of University Women, Albany Branch Records, 1913-1992 5.9 cubic ft.

These records document the history of the Albany Branch of the American Association of University Women from 1913 - 1992. The records relate chiefly to women's issues; particularly higher education, general education, membership, international relations, legislation, World War II, employment, teaching, community projects and Albany, NY.

American Marketing Association, New York Capital Region Records, 1992-2013 2.81 cubic ft.

The American Marketing Association, Capital District Chapter works for the advancement of business and management in the region. The collection includes publications concerning programs sponsored by the organization as well as administrative records. Also included are descriptions and handouts from businesses in the Capital District.

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.

American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), Empire State Capital Area Chapter Records, 1952-1989 9.5 cubic ft.

Founded to encorage and advance training and professionalism in public administration for New York State

Andrea Lurie Papers, 1967-1986 3.0 cubic ft.

This collection contains materials related to the women's movement and lesbian rights in New York State, especially the Capital Region in the 1970s.

Anthony Weiner Papers, 1999-2010 107.25 cubic ft.

The collection contains records related to Anthony Weiner's tenure in the United States Congress representing New York's 9th Congressional district.

Archibald C. Wemple Papers, 1950-1951 0.33 cubic ft.

Archibald C. Wemple scrapbooked his winning campaign for the office of Mayor of Schenctady, NY.

ARISE Records, 1969-1970, 2002-2003, 1999, 2007 .6 cubic ft.

This collection contains a small amount of materials documenting the day-to-day activities of ARISE (A Regional Initiative Supporting Empowerment) primarily during 2002-2003 as well as related research material.

Arthur H. Estabrook Papers, 1908-1962 2.0 cubic ft.

Papers of eugenics researcher Arthur Estabrook focus on racial integrity, sterilization of the mentally defective, venereal disease, intelligence, and criminality. Limited material is availible on the Jukes of New York state, the "Tribe of Ishmael" of Indiana, and the Carrie Buck trial.

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.

Association of Colleges and Universities of the State of New York (ACUSNY) Records, 1938-1992 22.5 cubic ft.

An early organization representing higher education before the Legislature and the Executive in Albany, as well as the Federal Government in Washington D.C.

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.

Audrey Seidman Papers, 1988-1998 1.0 cubic ft.

This collection documents the activism and interests of Audrey Seidman of Albany, especially her work with Holding Our Own, a foundation dedicated to supporting feminist social justice.

Audubon New York, 1995-2002 0.4 cubic ft.

This collection contains the records of Audubon New York.

Augustus Bennet Papers, 1935-1948 16.13 cubic ft.

The collection contains materials from Augustus Bennet's campaigns for the House of Representatives and files from his subsequent service in Congress.

Bernard Burton Papers, 1940-1991 0.4 cubic ft.

The collection includes material related to Bernard Burton's service in World War II and newspaper articles he wrote in opposition to anti-abortion laws.

Bernard C. Smith Papers, 1963-1969 10.4 cubic ft.

The Bernard C. Smith Papers document the first four years of Smith's service as a New York State Senator. While Smith is most well known for his work in conservation, these papers from his early Senate career contain significant materials on the issues of abortion, education (especially for mentally handicapped children), medical treatment and penal codes and laws.

Bertram L. Podell Papers, 1945-1970 10.2 cubic ft.

The Bertram L. Podell Papers document Podell's service as a New York State Assemblymen and Congressmen from the mid-1950s through the early 1970s.

Bethlehem Business Women's Club Records, 1951-2019 2.45 cubic ft.

This collection documents the operations of the Bethlehem Business Women's Club from its inception in 1951.

Bethlehem Work On Waste Records, 1989-1996 1.99 cubic ft.

This collection is about the Bethlehem Work on Waste (BWOW) and its opposition of the American Ref-Fuel/BFI incinerator from 1989 to 1995.

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.

BirthNet Records, 1994-2020 5.42 cubic ft.

This collection documents the founding and day-to-day activities of BirthNet, a birth justice organization located in the Capital District of New York.

Black Studio Inc. Records, 1960-1987 20 cubic ft.

This collection consists of photographic negatives taken by the Black Studio, Inc., a commercial photography studio located in Schenectady, New York.

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.

Business and Professional Women's Clubs of Schenectady, New York Records, 1927-2011, Undated 21.92 cubic ft.

These records document the history of the Business and Professional Women's Club of Schenectady, NY.

Campus Action Records, 1992-2006 2.29 cubic ft.

Campus Action was formed in April of 1992 as a multi-cultural, multi-issue organization with a mission to promote activism and support activist organizations on university campuses in New Yorks Capital Region.

Capital Area Archivists of New York Records, 1982-2006 0.9 cubic ft.

The purpose of Capital Area Archivists of New York is to support the education of, and provide for professional discourse between, members of the archival profession and users and supporters of archives residing in and around New York's Capital Region. The collection includes board meeting minutes, correspondence, newsletters, financial records, and subject files.

Capital Area Council of Churches Records, 1941-2002 9 cubic ft.

This collection contains administrative files, correspondence, newsletters, subject files and meeting minutes from the Capital Area Council of Churches, an organization designed to promote cooperation between different religious institutions in the Albany, N.Y. area.

Capital Area Microcomputer Society Newsletters, 1986-1999 0.17 cubic ft.

This collection contains newsletters from the Capital Area Microcomputer Society from 1986-1999.

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.

Capital District Coalition Against Apartheid and Racism Records, 1981-1995 6 Reels

Founded by a group of Albany area residents who organized to prevent the Springboks, the all-white South African national rugby team representing the apartheid South African government, from playing a game against the American all-star rugby team in Albany scheduled in 1981.

Capital District Committee for Palestinian Rights Records, 1989-1993 .2 cubic ft.

This collection includes newsletters, campaign notes, meeting registries and speeches created and collected by the the Capital District Committee for Palestinian Rights.

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.

Capital District Senior Issues Forum Records, 1997-2018 1.0 cubic ft.

This collection contains the day-to-day work of the Capital District Senior Issues Forum.

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