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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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Frank J. Becker Papers, 1953-1964, 1974

22.44 cubic ft.
The Frank J. Becker Papers document Becker's service in the U.S Congress, as a representative of Nassau County (N.Y.), where he served from 1953-1964. The collection includes correspondence, subject files, and legislation from his tenure.
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This series contains the general subject files of Representative Becker's office including: letters, memos, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, reports, various Congressional Record clippings, informational booklets, photographs, original legislation, petitions, speeches, statements, and constituent correspondence. The 1974 oral history is included in this series. Select folders also contain an array of documents that contains individual constituent information of a sensitive nature. Researchers seeking access to these materials should contact the head of archives.

Franz S. Leichter Papers, 1964-1998

36 cubic ft.
This collection contains materials related to Franz S. Leichter's service in the New York State Assembly (1969-1974) and Senate (1975-1998).
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Frederic S. Berman Papers, 1962-1975

2.0 cubic ft.
The Frederic S. Berman Papers predominantly document his service in the New York State Senate through correspondence, newsclippings, bills, research material and campaign literature. In addition, there are files pertaining to his post-Senatorial career as the Commissioner of the New York City Rent and Housing Department and as a New York City Criminal Court Judge.
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The Frederic S. Berman Papers predominantly document his service in the New York State Senate through correspondence, newsclippings, bills, research material and campaign literature. In addition, there are files pertaining to his post-Senatorial career as the Commissioner of the New York City Rent and Housing Department and as a New York City Criminal Court Judge.

Fred G. Moritt Papers, 1959-1994

27 cubic ft.
This collection contains the papers of Fred G. Moritt.
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Fred Pfeiffer Papers, 1937-2007

4.9 cubic ft.
The Fred Pfeiffer Papers document Pfeiffer's work with labor unions and activist organizations in the Albany, N.Y., area from the mid-1970s to 2007.
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This series is composed of meeting minutes, personal notes, correspondence, newsletters, event plans, agendas, and other materials related to organizing efforts or union business. Fred Pfeiffer worked with CSEA, SEIU, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District, the Campaign for a Livable Minimum Wage, and the Capital District Workers Center. The largest amount of material is from his experiences with AFSCME, CSEA and SEIU.

Fulton County Typographical Union No. 268 Records, 1894-1973

1.25 cubic ft.
The Fulton County Typographical Union No. 268 records document the workings of this union, primarily, in the form of minutes, from 1894-1973.
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Hinsdill Parsons Papers, 1890-1912

2 cubic ft.
The Hinsdill Parsons Papers contain materials from Parsons' employment as general counsel at General Electric beginning in 1894, as well as personal and financial papers.
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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.
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George De Luca Papers, 1949-1964

17.2 cubic ft.
The collection consists of materials from George De Luca's professional career and personal life.
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George Wise Papers, circa 1989

.17 cubic ft.
George Wise Papers document history about General Electric founded in Schenectady, New York
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