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New York State Modern Political Archive
Elected officials, interest groups, and activists from New York State.
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Association of Colleges and Universities of the State of New York (ACUSNY) Records, 1938-1992 22.5 cubic ft.
Augustus Bennet Papers, 1935-1948 16.13 cubic ft.
The highlights of Miles' life up to about 1945 are contained in a typewritten manuscript of 138 pages. This item, meant for his children and grandchildren, is divided into eleven chapters and titled True Tales From Tin Lizzy Times and Other Sketches. Biographical information can be found on Boyd Fisher (chap. VI), the force behind the Ohio Relief Production Units (1934-1935) and the Rural Electrification Administration; Sally Rand (chap. IX), the exotic dancer; Franklin Roosevelt's Aunt Bessie (chap. X) and John Pratt Whitman (chap.XI), mystic, teacher, social worker, actor, journalist and author who is Miles' "most unforgettable character". This series also includes a five page statement, written in 1986, concerning his undergraduate experience at Antioch College as well as materials related to his first published article in 1932.
Autobiographical and Family Correspondence, 1907-1993 1.2 cubic ft.
This first series is further divided into two sub-series: (1) autobiographical and biographical; and (2) family correspondence.
Biographical, 1932-2001, Undated 0.85 cubic ft.
This series contains Norman Studer's curriculum vitae, a partial autobiography, a brief biography, memorial tributes, family photographs, family records, and correspondence. The correspondence has been identified by correspondent's name only when the volume or significance warrants such separation; however, the bulk of the correspondence is arranged chronologically. Notable correspondents include Pete and Toshi Seeger and David Dunaway, Seeger's biographer as well as a former Camp Woodland camper.
Biographical, 1940-2010, Undated 5.2 cubic ft.
This series includes material about Helen Quirini's life and achievements. This series has correspondence, awards and certificates, newspaper articles by and about Quirini and her activism, letters of recommendation, theses, interview transcripts, diaries of her time on the shop floor at General Electric, her memoir, photographs, ephemera and more. This series covers the entirety of Quirini's life and work starting with the Brother Sister Cash Market where she worked with her brother in the late 1930s and early 1940s, her 39 years working at General Electric and then her post-retirement activism. The original order, titling and folder contents were preserved wherever possible. Quirini received a variety of national awards including the Beirne Award from the United Way and the Phillipe Award from General Electric. She also received local accolades such as the Patroon award in her hometown of Schenectady, New York. Included in the award folders are nomination materials, letters of recommendation, resumes, related materials and the awards themselves. This series contains extensive correspondence regarding Quirini's personal life, employment, activism and fundraising. There also are many VHS cassettes of Schenectady City Council meetings which Quirini attended as a citizen. Series 1 covers her activism, awards and achievements as both the subject and author of newspaper articles. Several students also corresponded with Quirini and wrote about her in papers and masters theses. Scholarly publications which predominantly feature Quirini are located in this series. Please see Series 2 and Series 3 for other scholarly writings about unions in general, Local 301 or General Electric.
Biographical Information, 1924-2000 0.18 cubic ft.
This series contains information about Eunice Whittlesey's family and professional life. It contains photocopies of scrapbooks containing news clippings about her family and her career and her curriculum vitae.
Biographical Material, 1933-1997, Undated 0.92 cubic ft.
The series contains newspaper and magazine articles and interviews relating to Gould's SUNY chancellorship, his involvement on the Commission on Non-Traditional Study, and a 1980 interview covering his educational career. Also included is a folder on the activities of his wife, Laura, and their son's marriage. It also contains a large amount of photographs, both personal and professional in nature. Gould's naval orders and assignments can also be found in this series.
Biography, 1962-2018, Undated .7 cubic ft.
This series consists of information about Vera Michelson's personal life. This series contains newspaper articles, personal correspondence, and a copy of Michelson's birth certificate.