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Bernard Vonnegut Papers, 1828-1997 39.04 cubic ft.
Bertram L. Podell Papers, 1945-1970 10.2 cubic ft.
Bethlehem Business Women's Club Records, 1951-2019 2.45 cubic ft.
Biographical, 1896-1971 2.58 cubic ft.
This series contains biographical information regarding Greta Hartwig and Kurt Manschinger, including important legal documents surrounding their flight from Austria, brief autobiographical profiles of Kurt and Greta, Greta's daily calendars, legal materials related to Mela Hartwig and Robert Spira, plus many photographs of the Manschinger and Hartwig families.
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, 1933-1968 5.4 cubic ft.
This series is made up of Mr. Fino's efforts to establish a national and state lottery. The revenue of which would be used to pay the national deficit, promote a health care program, and to not raise taxes. Mr. Fino wrote to many of the United States ambassadors across the globe asking for information regarding the amount of revenue earned from a national lottery. Mr. Fino recived multiple replies regarding national the ambassadors sending back not only the amount of revenue earned, but lottery tickets from around the globe. Mr. Fino also sought out the views of the American people regarding a national lottery. It was from this data that he argued for a decade for the institution of a national lottery. This series also contains newspaper and magazine articles,lottery bills, speeches, and press releases regarding his efforts.
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, 1942-2007 2.2 cubic ft.
This series contains personal correspondence, personal documents, and photographs of Raymond and Sara Harris. Included in the correspondence are letters to their children, their friends, and other members of their immediate family. There are family updates in the correspondence and poetry written by Sara Harris. The series also contains information on the lesiure activities enjoyed by the Harris family such as tennis games. The series also features documents related to the couples' involvement in the Albany Jewish Community Center and their temple. The series features information on Raymond Harris's service in the U.S. Army, as well as records of the art shows Sara Harris participated in.