Collections : [New York State Modern Political Archive]

New York State Modern Political Archive

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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Death Row Support Project Records, 1988-2023

1.75 cubic ft.
This collection documents the Death Row Support Project, a project of the Church of the Brethren, which connects individuals incarcerated on Death Row with pen pals.
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Eleanor Stein Papers, 1962-2020

18.0 cubic ft.
The Eleanor Stein Papers contain professional and personal materials primarily related to Stein's commitment to enviornmental justice and her work in the field of climate change law.
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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.
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Kentucky Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Records, 1965-2022

3.0 cubic ft.
This collection documents the day-to-day activities of the Kentucky Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty.
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Lawrence S. Wittner Papers, 1977-2020

3.16 cubic ft.
The Lawrence S. Wittner Papers document Dr. Wittner's activism in politics and his work with United University Professions, the Albany County Central Federation of Labor, the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District, the Albany Chapter of Democratic Socialists of America, Upper Hudson Peace Action, and various other social justice and peace organizations in the Capital Region.
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The Lawrence S. Wittner Papers document Dr. Wittner's activism in politics and his work with United University Professions, the Albany County Central Federation of Labor, the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District, the Albany Chapter of Democratic Socialists of America, Upper Hudson Peace Action, and various other social justice and peace organizations in the Capital Region.
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Other Activism, 1977-2020 1.20 cubic ft.

Dr. Wittner's activism includes more pro-labor, anti-nuclear, anti-war, and social justice work both as an individual and with organizations such as the Capital District Anti-Nuclear Alliance, Capital District Labor-Religion Coalition and the World Federalist Association. In addition, this series includes Dr. Wittner's involvement in political campaigns including the local campaigns of Alfredo Balarin, Ed Bloch, Nancy Burton, and Leon Van Dyke and his work on Bernie Sanders' campaign for President of the United State in 2016 and 2020. Dr. Wittner was elected as a Sanders delegate to the 2016 Democratic National Convention from the 20th Congressional District.

Museum Association of New York Records, 1969-2023

36 cubic ft.
This collection documents the day-to-day activities of the Museum Association of New York and its predecessor organizaitons.
1 result in this collection

New York Association of School Psychologists Records, 1972-2019

7.25 cubic ft.
This collections documents the day-to-day activities of the New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP).
1 result in this collection

New York Civil Liberties Union, Capital Region Chapter Records, 1970-2019

96 cubic ft.
This collection documents the day-to-day activities of the New York Civil Liberties Union, Capital Region Chapter.
1 result in this collection

Sandy Galef Papers, 1991-2018

44 cubic ft.
This collection documents the legislative career of New York State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef.
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Serphin R. Maltese Papers, 1935-2021

31.2 cubic ft.
The Serphin R. Maltese Papers document his career as a State Senator in the New York's 15th Senate District and his pre- and post-Senate service.
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