Collections : [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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Mary Kuykendall Papers, 1920-1970 0.2 cubic ft.
The collection documents workers at General Electric and the city of Schenectady. The materials includes a pamphlet for the General Electric alumni association, a book about the Steinmetz family, and other material about General Electric.
M.C. Lawton Civic and Cultural Club Records, 1921-2004 1.13 cubic ft.
The M.C. Lawton Civic and Cultural Club Records showcase the operations of the first black organization in Albany that was actively involved in community service and educational advancement, which was founded in 1919.
Meetings, 1918-2015 8.3 cubic ft.
This series is divided into six subseries to reflect the meeting type.
A statewide network of community based Mental Health Associations focused on public education and citizen advocacy.
The Sheet Metal Worker's International Association, Local 83 collection documents the founding and daily activities of this organization from 1892-1984. In addition to the actual minutes, related materials that have been entered into the body of the minutes have been filed at the back of the folders. These related materials include correspondence, treasurer's reports and other documents referred to in the body of the minutes. The bulk of the business discussed within the minutes of Local 83 concerns grievance cases where the plaintiff was laid off unfairly.
Monday Musical Club Records, 1924-1988 15.02 cubic ft.
The Monday Music Club was formed in 1904 among twenty women, to practice their music skills. The women practiced their skills in workshops and other artistic excerices. Even though they were founded in 1904, the collection does not cover the first twenty years of the club.
Nahum H. Lewis Papers, 1896-2003 0.5 cubic ft.
The collection documents the Jewish community in New York's Capital Region and the creation of the Albany Jewish Community Center.
New York Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides Records, 1908-2002, bulk 1988-1995 84.27 cubic ft.
Records of non-profit citizens' organization committed to reducing hazardous chemical pesticides use through education and advocacy.