Found 3 collections related to Political campaigns -- New York (State)

David Bennett Hill (1843-1910), an American lawyer and politician, served as governor of New York from 1885 to 1891 and U.S. senator from 1891 to 1897. He was also president of the New York State Bar Association. Collection consists of correspondence, legal and political papers, writings and speeches, and photographs. Correspondence, 1886-1910, is with prominent citizens of New York and fellow politicians. Legal papers, ca. 1901-1907, include briefs, affidavits and legal opinions. Political papers contain campaign materials and executive orders from Hill's gubernatorial term and a few of his papers as a U.S. senator. Also, writings and speeches, 1892-1904, and photographs including portraits of Hill. less

Ashley Trimble Cole (1876-1965) was a lawyer in New York City who was active in both city and state politics. He served on the New York State Racing Commission and was a member of the New York State World's Fair Commission from 1936 to 1941. Collection consists of correspondence and materials relating to the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair. Bulk of the correspondence concerns New York State courts and the state bar association and includes topics such as legislation, judicial appointments, and social events. Other letters pertain to political campaigns, appointments, and legal and personal matters. New York World's Fair materials include photographs of exhibits at the New York State pavilion, tickets and invitations to opening events, and 1941 official report of the New York State World's Fair Commission. less