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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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Zonta Club of Albany Records, 1929-2022 9.6 cubic ft.

This collection documents the day-to-day activities of the Zonta Club of Albany, a service organization in the Captial Region of New York, comprised of executives, professionals, and businesswomen, as well as documenting the activities of the Club within Zonta International.

Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) Of Albany, New York Records, 1863-1996 20.21 cubic ft.

The collection documents the history of the YWCA of Albany, which was founded in 1888 by a group of women led by Mrs. Acors Rathbun in order to provide housing and recreational activities for young women searching for work. Through the years, the organization expanded to include classes, childcare, athletics, essay contests, teen issue programs, and an annual awards dinner honoring women. Strengths include the extensive photographic material and meeting minutes from the board of trustees and directors. The collection is weakest at the beginning and end of the YWCA of Albany's existence.

Women's Building Collection, 1954-2000, bulk 1973-1998 20.3 cubic ft.

The Women's Building collection records the formation and day-to-day administrative and programming activities of the Women's Building and its predecessor, the Tri-City Women's Center. The organization provided a safe space for community groups to meet and organize, and informational and educational programming to support the women of the Capital District. Inspired by a feminist perspective and driven by a commitment to social justice, the Women's Building provided physical meeting and office space to local organizations and programming and informational services on financial planning, legal issues, parenthood, childbirth, and women's health. The collection includes administrative records and programming material from the organization's inception in the early 1970s until 2000.

WMHT Educational Telecommunications Records, 1964-2004 126 cubic ft.

This collection contains records of WMHT Educational Telecommunications.

William Scheuerman Papers, 1982-2019 4.5 cubic ft.

This collection contains material related to William Scheuerman, a local, state, and national labor leader.

William Kelsey Papers, 1977-2001 20 cubic ft.

The collection contains materials from William Kelsey's career working for New York State government especially related to the Public Employees Federation (PEF).

William Hyman Papers, Undated 36.5 cubic ft.

William Abramowitz Hyman was born on July 29, 1893 in Baltimore. Hyman was a partner of Hyman & Harris and served as special deputy attorney general of New York under Governor Alfred E. Smith. Hyman is best known for his legal theories on the use of space which he propounded in his 1961 book, The Magna Carta of Space. This collection contains records relating to his career in law and politics.

WAMC Northeast Public Radio Records, 1980-2000 6795 Audio Recordings

This collection contains recordings of a number of locally-produced WAMC/Northeast Public Radio programs.

Walter Wheeler Papers, 1977-2005 2.66 cubic ft.

This collection documents gay and lesbian publications with a particular emphasis on the Capital Region and Upstate New York. Material from New York City and neighboring states is also included.

Violet and Irwin F. Bender, Sr. Papers, 1941-2012 .4 cubic ft.

The Violet and Irwin F. Bender, Sr. Papers document the Pennsylvania couple's shortwave radio monitoring and subsequent correspondence about prisoners of war during World War II. The papers also contain correspondence about Axis Sally, an American radio broadcaster who was working for the Third Reich during the war and was later tried and convicted of treason in the United States.

Versatile Club Records, 1937-2011 0.50 cubic ft.

The Versatile Club Records document the day-to-day operations of this community organization founded in 1910.

Vera P. Michelson Papers, 1921-2018 9.4 cubic ft.

This collection documents the lifelong activism of Albany, N.Y. resident Vera Michelson, especially her work with the Capital District Coalition Against Apartheid and Racism.

Urban Documentation Project Records, 1984-2009 30 cubic ft.

The Urban Documentation Project Records contains research related to the waste industry, the environment, and related interests in New York State and across the country.

United University Professions (UUP) Records, 1964-2000 161.17 cubic ft.

The records of United University Professions (UUP) document the activities of the union and collective bargaining agent for the faculty and non-teaching professionals of the State University of New York. They begin in the 1960s with UUP's antecedents, the State University Professional Association (SUPA) and the Senate Professional Association (SPA), and continue through June 2000 for the materials produced by UUP's Communications Department, and through May 1993 for most other series.

United University Professions (UUP) Oral History Project Collection, 1968-2003 2.73 cubic ft.

The UUP Oral History Project's intent was to capture the history of the UUP as well as its predecessors through interviews with union executives and members.

United Tenants of Albany, 1972-2001 3.12 cubic ft.

The United Tenants of Albany is an association dedicated to improving housing situations for Albany's low to moderate income families and businesses with safe, affordable living and working space.

Tom Blandy Papers, 1980-1999 1.16 cubic ft.

The Tom Blandy Papers document the group Concerned Citizens for the Environment's legal and political opposition to the proposed Green Island Solid Waste Incinerator

Thomas Nattell Papers, 1956-2002 12.1 cubic ft.

The Thomas Nattell papers document the life of a mental health worker and political activist active during the 1980s and 1990s in Albany, New York. He created and participated in organizations like the Albany Peace and Energy Council (APEC) and the Three Guys From Albany poetry troupe. He also acted as promoter and event coordinator for movie showings, poetry open mics and an annual 24-hour poetry reading alongside a coinciding international postcard art event. Nattell used poetry and other arts to advance world peace, anti-nuclear power and proliferation, and environmental issues. This collection contains videos of events, photographs, scrapbooks full of art and poetry mailed from around the world to Nattell, subject files with research on topics related to his professional work as well as his activism, poetry, correspondence, and clippings.

Thomas Kupferman Papers, Undated 52 cubic ft.

Theodore Roosevelt Kupferman was a Representative from New York. Kupferman was born in New York City on May 12, 1920. Kupferman was elected as a Republican to the Eighty-ninth Congress by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of U.S. Representative John V. Lindsay. Kupferman was reelected to the Ninetieth Congress (February 8, 1966-January 3, 1969), but was not a candidate for reelection to the Ninety-first Congress in 1968. Kupferman was also a justice of the New York State Supreme Court, 1969-1996. Kupferman died on September 23, 2003, in New York, NY. This collection contains materials related to Kupferman's political career.

Thomas Keefe Papers, 1981-2002 13 cubic ft.

This collection contains the papers of Thomas Keefe.

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New York State Modern Political Archive

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

Zonta Club of Albany Records, 1929-2022 9.6 cubic ft.

Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) Of Albany, New York Records, 1863-1996 20.21 cubic ft.

Women's Building Collection, 1954-2000, bulk 1973-1998 20.3 cubic ft.

WMHT Educational Telecommunications Records, 1964-2004 126 cubic ft.

William Scheuerman Papers, 1982-2019 4.5 cubic ft.

William Kelsey Papers, 1977-2001 20 cubic ft.

William Hyman Papers, Undated 36.5 cubic ft.

WAMC Northeast Public Radio Records, 1980-2000 6795 Audio Recordings

Walter Wheeler Papers, 1977-2005 2.66 cubic ft.

Violet and Irwin F. Bender, Sr. Papers, 1941-2012 .4 cubic ft.

Versatile Club Records, 1937-2011 0.50 cubic ft.

Vera P. Michelson Papers, 1921-2018 9.4 cubic ft.

Urban Documentation Project Records, 1984-2009 30 cubic ft.

United University Professions (UUP) Records, 1964-2000 161.17 cubic ft.

United University Professions (UUP) Oral History Project Collection, 1968-2003 2.73 cubic ft.

United Tenants of Albany, 1972-2001 3.12 cubic ft.

Tom Blandy Papers, 1980-1999 1.16 cubic ft.

Thomas Nattell Papers, 1956-2002 12.1 cubic ft.

Thomas Kupferman Papers, Undated 52 cubic ft.

Thomas Keefe Papers, 1981-2002 13 cubic ft.

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Zonta Club of Albany Records, 1929-2022 9.6 cubic ft.

Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) Of Albany, New York Records, 1863-1996 20.21 cubic ft.

Women's Building Collection, 1954-2000, bulk 1973-1998 20.3 cubic ft.

WMHT Educational Telecommunications Records, 1964-2004 126 cubic ft.

William Scheuerman Papers, 1982-2019 4.5 cubic ft.

William Kelsey Papers, 1977-2001 20 cubic ft.

William Hyman Papers, Undated 36.5 cubic ft.

WAMC Northeast Public Radio Records, 1980-2000 6795 Audio Recordings

Walter Wheeler Papers, 1977-2005 2.66 cubic ft.

Violet and Irwin F. Bender, Sr. Papers, 1941-2012 .4 cubic ft.

Versatile Club Records, 1937-2011 0.50 cubic ft.

Vera P. Michelson Papers, 1921-2018 9.4 cubic ft.

Urban Documentation Project Records, 1984-2009 30 cubic ft.

United University Professions (UUP) Records, 1964-2000 161.17 cubic ft.

United University Professions (UUP) Oral History Project Collection, 1968-2003 2.73 cubic ft.

United Tenants of Albany, 1972-2001 3.12 cubic ft.

Tom Blandy Papers, 1980-1999 1.16 cubic ft.

Thomas Nattell Papers, 1956-2002 12.1 cubic ft.

Thomas Kupferman Papers, Undated 52 cubic ft.

Thomas Keefe Papers, 1981-2002 13 cubic ft.

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