New York State Legislative Correspondents Association Annual Dinner Programs, 1916-2012
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The New York State Legislative Correspondents Association is an organization that began in 1890 and is composed of journalists who cover the State Capitol in Albany. They have held a dinner each year, during which they make jokes regarding New York politics and politicians. This collection includes the programs for these dinners.
- Extent:
- 3 boxes
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection includes dinner programs from the annual dinners of the Association, along with song lyrics, invitation lists, and seating charts for some of the events. Programs are arranged in three boxes arranged in chronological order beginning in 1916.
- Biographical / historical:
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The New York State Legislative Correspondents Association is an organization that began in 1890 and is composed of journalists who cover the State Capitol in Albany. They have held a dinner each year, during which they make jokes regarding New York politics and politicians. Proceeds from the dinner and show go to aid local charities.
- Acquisition information:
- Accession: # unidentified Accession Source/Date: Gift of Barbara Casey (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013)
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is open for research according to the regulations of the Albany Institute of History & Art without any additional restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the Albany Institute of History & Art Library will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Archivist/Librarian.
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