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HELEN QUIRINI PAPERS,
1898-2010, Undated
(APAP-102)

Helen Quirini, ca. 1999, photographer unknown

VOLUME: 50.89 cubic ft.

ACQUISITION: All items in this manuscript group were donated to the University Libraries, M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, by Helen Quirini in conjunction with the University at Albany, SUNY Department of History's Schenectady General Electric in the Twentieth Century Project in November 1999. Additional accessions of records were received from Quirini in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006. After Quirini's death in 2010 her nephew, Rudolph Quirini, donated additional materials.

ACCESS: Access to this record group is unrestricted with the exception of a small number of select folders marked below.

COPYRIGHT: The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives 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 Head of Special Collections and Archives.

Biographical Sketch

Scope and Content Note

Series Description

Box and Folder List:

• Series 1: Biographical, 1940-2010, Undated, 5.2 cubic ft.
• Series 2: Work, Union, and Politics, 1933-2007, Undated, 9.9 cubic ft.
• Series 3: Women and Work, 1942-2009, Undated, 2.9 cubic ft.
• Series 4: Labor Newspapers, 1917-1987, 3.2 cubic ft. plus 9 reels
• Series 5: General Electric, 1918-2010, Undated, 6.88 cubic ft.
• Series 6: Community Activism, 1898-2010, Undated, 22.81 cubic ft.
• Subseries 1: Human Rights, 1962-2005, Undated, 3.19 cubic ft.
• Subseries 2: YWCA, 1898-2009, Undated, 3.24 cubic ft.
• Subseries 3: Day Care, 1953-2005, Undated, 2.04 cubic ft.
• Subseries 4: Schenectady County Development and Consumerism, 1969-2007, Undated, 1.88 cubic ft.
• Subseries 5: Senior Citizens, 1972-2010, Undated, 4.53 cubic ft.
• Subseries 6: Human Services, 1970-2009, Undated, 2.26 cubic ft.
• Subseries 7: United Way, 1963-2008, Undated, 1.67 cubic ft.
• Subseries 8: Health Care, 1969-2009, Undated, 4.0 cubic ft.

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Helen Quirini Papers
Biographical Sketch

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Helen Quirini (1920-2010) was a lifelong resident of Schenectady, New York. She was known for her dedication to numerous causes, such as organized labor, the YWCA of Schenectady, gender and racial equality, social welfare, and local activism. Although Quirini focused primarily on the Capital Region, she also worked for statewide and national causes. She advocated the repeal of the Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988 and participated in the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. During her 39 year employment at General Electric (GE) and her 30 year retirement, Quirini advocated for the better treatment of employees and retirees by the management of GE.

Born March 9, 1920 to Marie Ogonowski and Frank K. Quirini, Helen Quirini was the youngest of four children and attended Mont Pleasant High School. On April 1, 1941, at the age of 21, Quirini began working for GE's Schenectady plant doing piece work in the factory. The United States' entrance into World War II interrupted her initial plan to save money in order to attend college. Quirini decided to work at GE throughout the war as a service to her country. By 1945 she had established a pattern of union leadership and community activism that continued for the rest of her life.

At General Electric she joined the Athletic Board, advocated for equal treatment for female employees and organized drives for the local Red Cross. She joined a union, Local 301, which was first affiliated with the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers (UE) and later, beginning in 1954, with the International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers (IUE). Quirini held many executive leadership positions with Local 301, served on numerous labor committees, was a union shop steward and regularly attended union conferences and conventions. Quirini was a vocal force for employee rights, both in boardroom meetings with GE executives and during strikes, protests and work stoppages. In 1953 Quirini mobilized mass protests to advocate for equal pay for women workers at GE. She walked picket lines in all types of weather in support of union solidarity. While employed at GE and as a member of Local 301, Quirini achieved a number of firsts. In 1953, she became the first woman elected chairperson of the special UE-GE Conference Board Meeting, held that year in Chicago. Quirini also was the first woman and hourly representative elected chairperson of the GE Employees Share Fund in 1975.

Quirini was accused of Communist Party affiliation during the McCarthy era because of her union advocacy. She received a subpoena and testified in a pre-hearing that she was not a proponent of Communism, but sought equal rights for all individuals. She testified that she had attended a Communist meeting, and even mentioned seeing "company men" from General Electric there. The case against her was dropped. Quirini filed a Freedom of Information Act request decades later to review the documents held by the FBI from the McCarthy era. Redacted copies of the completed request are available in Series 2.

After her retirement from General Electric in 1980, Quirini became well known for her attempts to win greater benefits for GE retirees through advocacy, shareholder proposals and her annual speech at the GE shareholders meeting. Always wearing a bright T-shirt with the words "GE Brings Good Things to Retirees, Please" Quirini, along with other retirees and their supporters, frequently picketed at General Electric in Schenectady and at the annual shareholder meetings. She served as president of Local 301 Retirees Council and co-founded the GE Retirees Justice Fund. Her highly visible role at shareholder meetings brought her to the attention of Jack Welch, the chairman and CEO of General Electric from 1981-2001. Local playwright Gail George wrote a one-woman play about Quirini's relationship with Welch entitled Helen and Jack.

During her employment for GE, Quirini volunteered for non-union related causes. She joined the YWCA of Schenectady in 1943 and eventually became its president. Through her United Way work with Local 301, she began working with the Refreshing Springs Child Day Care alongside her friend Reverend Georgetta Dix in 1970, where her varied executive duties lasted until 1987.

Quirini continued her activism during her retirement by volunteering for the rights and benefits of seniors and community causes in Schenectady County. She was a member or director of a wide variety of civic and labor organizations, including: the American Association of Retired Persons Chapter 490, Better Neighborhoods Inc., Citizens for Preservation and Revitalization, Human Services Planning Council's Aging Committee, IUE Local 301 Retirees Council, New York StateWide Senior Action Council, Schenectady Council of Senior Citizens, Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Schenectady County Council of Child Day Care Centers, and Schenectady County Human Rights Commission.

Quirini also was the recipient of many awards. She received the United Way Joseph A. Beirne Award, the YWCA of Schenectady Jefferson Award and the General Electric Gerald L. Phillippe Award. She also received the Patroon award, the highest honor given by the City of Schenectady. Series 1 contains many more awards and related material.

Selections from Helen Quirini and General Electric: A Personal Memoir of World War II are made available online through the University at Albany Department of History's History and Media Initiatives website and a copy of the full memoir is found in Series 1.

Quirini also appeared in other publications about unions, women and community activists. Her work for GE retirees garnered her and the pension cause coverage in major newspapers and magazines across the country. In the 1990s, the Schenectady General Electric in the 20th Century Project extensively interviewed Quirini and different periods of her life are documented in articles and student research papers, many of which are available in the collection.

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Helen Quirini
Scope and Content Note

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This collection documents the life, work and activism of Helen Quirini of Schenectady, New York. The collection represents Quirini's numerous activities and interests including her early work owning a local market with her brother, her 39 year employment for General Electric, her activism in unions during her employment and retirement, as well as her charitable activities where she pursued civil, housing, pension, women's and senior citizen's rights.

The M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives recieved this collection through multiple donations. Helen Quirini donated material over approximately 10 years and her nephew Rudy Quirini donated the final materials following Helen Quirini's death in 2010. Many of the papers lacked original order and therefore archivists needed to impose order throughout the collection. Archivists created the series structure to represent Quirini's personal life, employment, labor union work and activism. She held many executive board positions after her retirement and remained an active volunteer and labor rights activist until her death. There is occasional overlap between topics and series such as senior citizens (Series 6, Subseries 5) and pension rights (found in General Electric Series 5).

Quirini spent nearly her entire life in Schenectady, New York. This collection offers a perspective into industrial work during World War II and the life of a female union activist in the mid-20th Century through photographs, diary entries, labor union literature, grievance reports Quirini filed and labor union convention materials. The collection documents the workings of various local organizations through meeting minutes, budgets, correspondence, publications, by-laws, treasurer's reports and other internal documents. Quirini also worked for local chapters of larger organizations. Quirini was active in her local community and corresponded with State and National legislators about a variety of topics, including day care services, labor unions, local government, Schenectady County development, senior citizens' issues and more.

Quirini maintained extensive subject files with clippings, articles, photographs and reports. Also available are collections of publications and newsletters from relevant organizations, such as UE and IUE publications and the New York StateWide Senior Action Council's newsletter.

The audiovisual portion of this collection includes audio and video cassettes, DVDs, CDs, reel-to-reel tapes, 8mm film and 45 RPM record singles.

Please note that not all dates are inclusive.

Related collections in the Department of Special Collections and Archives include the records of IUE-CWA Local 301 (APAP-023), Ralph Boyd Papers (APAP-165, Helen Quirini's friend and fellow advocate for the rights of GE Retirees), Associated Industries of New York State, Inc. (APAP-043) , and the New York StateWide Senior Action Council (APAP-111) . Issues of the newspapers of Local 301 are available in microfilm, paper, and electronic format in the records of IUE-CWA Local 301 (APAP-023) including special Local 301 publications from the 1966 and 1969 strikes. Additional related collections are available in the Department of Special Collections and Archives subject guides for Labor, Medicine and Health Care, and Senior Citizens.

Quirini deposited various materials at other repositories including the: Schenectady Public Library (material related to Georgetta Dix) and the NYU Tamiment Libraries and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives. Her nephew Rudolph Quirini also donated materials to the Grems-Doolittle Library at the Schenectady County Historial Society.

Reproductions of items from this collection are available in the exhibit Documenting Labor Inside and Out: Labor History in New York State's Capital District.

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Series Description

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Series 1: Biographical, 1940-2010, Undated, 5.2 cubic ft. Arranged alphabetically.

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.

Series 2: Work, Union, and Politics, 1933-2007, Undated, 9.9 cubic ft. Arranged alphabetically.

This series documents Helen Quirini's extensive union activities through her membership in Local 301. When Quirini joined this local it was affiliated with the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers (UE). During the late 1940s and early 1950s, the federal government kept UE leadership and its members under surveillance because of suspected Communist ties. In his aggressive investigations of accused Communists, Senator Joseph McCarthy, chairman of the Committee on Investigations of the Committee on Government Operations, subpoenaed Quirini and she was one of many members of the UE to testify in a pre-hearing before Congress in February 1954. She swore under oath that she was not and had never been a member of the Communist Party. Citing these supposed Communist connections, the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) expelled the UE in 1949 and replaced it with the International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers (IUE). During subsequent years many UE locals elected to join the IUE, including Local 301 in June 1954. This series features materials related to all of the aforementioned events, including Quirini's subpoena, anti-McCarthy literature issued by unions, Quirini's surveillance files and a significant amount of propaganda from both unions issued before Local 301's vote to join the IUE.

Quirini was very outspoken about issues affecting business and politics. During the UE/IUE switch, she was the only executive board member of Local 301 to oppose the move. A personal statement in the files explains her reasoning and disappointment with her subsequent treatment from fellow members of Local 301. Her many grievances in this series illustrate her advocacy for greater equality for women in the workplace and better working conditions for all employees. She retained many news clippings and materials discussing strikes she participated in at General Electric in the late 1960s and 1970.

Quirini served her union during both the UE and IUE periods in many capacities, the extent of which is documented in this series through correspondence, reports, financials and other Local 301 business documents, conference proceedings, contracts, election campaign materials, newspaper clippings, photographs and notes. She held elected positions in Local 301 from the 1940s through the 1970s. Quirini was first elected secretary in 1947, and later served as treasurer and a shop steward. Her committee work included service on the social action, education and human relations committees. She attended union meetings and conferences and played for Local 301 women's basketball and championship softball teams when a young woman.

In addition to her direct union involvement, Quirini engaged in several related projects. As an active and then a retired member of Local 301, she was a delegate to the Schenectady Area Central Labor Council and attended meetings. In addition to meeting minutes, reports and correspondence, there are papers documenting the education program about labor for Schenectady public schools that Quirini created as chair of the Council's education committee, in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

As a labor representative, Quirini also served on the Schenectady Private Industry Council (PIC), part of the Capital Area PIC and was active from 1981 through 1993. The related files in this series record the organization's duties under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) of 1982. The organization tried to implement JPTA through coordination and planning with business (small, large, minority), labor, and other concerned groups and ultimately provide employment and training for displaced or underprivileged job seekers and research and job-ready employees to private industry. PIC files include the internal documents of the Capital Region and Schenectady County PIC, such as meeting minutes, proposals, memorandums and correspondence, as well as documents relating directly to the JTPA legislation.

Researchers also will find general labor literature from the AFL-CIO, UE, IUE and other organizations in the series.

Please see Series 3 for more specific information on women's rights and representation in the workplace and the union and Series 5 for materials detailing Quirini's ongoing efforts to secure better rights and cost-of-living allowances for GE retirees, including those from Local 301. Researchers also should consult the finding aid for Local 301's records, APAP-023.

Series 3: Women and Work, 1942-2009, Undated, 2.9 cubic ft. Arranged alphabetically.

This series deals with the specific issue of women's rights and representation in the workplace and union. It contains significant materials, including correspondence, agendas, resolutions and news clippings, about UE and IUE women's conferences (both national and regional), educational programs and committees. Helen Quirini attended and spoke at many of these events and her handwritten notes are often included among the materials. Subject files discuss such topics as equal pay for equal work, automation, pay rates and the Equal Rights Amendment. There are files with records from speaking events featuring Quirini, Quirini's notes from the shop floor on the treatment of women and her later writings about the discrimination she encountered at General Electric as a female employee. In addition, there is UE, IUE, AFL-CIO and U.S. Department of Labor literature on women workers collected by Quirini.

Quirini was active in the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW). She attended its founding conference in Chicago in 1974 and many subsequent national conferences and was involved in its Capital District chapter during the 1980s. The nonpartisan CLUW brought together women from various trade unions to address shared concerns to common problems. It remains the only national organization for women workers in the United States.

Series 4: Labor Newspapers, 1917-1987, 3.2 cubic ft. plus 9 reels. Arranged chronologically by publication.

This series contains both labor union and General Electric newspapers collected by Helen Quirini while employed at General Electric and during her retirement. The newspapers include publications of other local unions, regional groups and national organizations. Newspaper clippings about or mentioning Quirini as well as articles discussing key topics like the IUE/UE split, strikes and McCarthyism may be found in Series 2. Clippings about pension rights and retiree demonstrations may be found in Series 5. Issues of UE Local 301 News and IUE Local 301 News, the newspapers of Local 301, are available in microfilm, paper and electronic format in the records of IUE Local 301, APAP-023.

Series 5: General Electric, 1918-2010, Undated, 6.88 cubic ft. Arranged alphabetically.

This series contains a wide variety of materials pertaining to General Electric, especially its operations in Schenectady where Helen Quirini worked from 1941 until 1980. There are files related to GE's corporate and administrative operations, such as annual reports and benefits information, materials illustrating Quirini's participation in the GE Athletic Association and her work with the Share Fund, and a scrapbook created by Quirini of the history of GE in Schenectady. Of interest to researchers may be files addressing work at GE during World War II, materials from the GE Apprentice Alumni Association and publications issued by GE.

A significant number of files discuss GE retirees and their fights to secure better pensions, especially cost-of-living allowances. As a president and member of the Local 301 Retirees Council and a founding member of the GE Retirees Justice Fund, Quirini was active and extremely outspoken for the rights of retirees during the last 30 years of her life. This series documents her efforts in this fight, including picketing at GE offices and annual meetings, organizing rallies, introducing shareholder proposals and addressing GE executives at the annual meeting, corresponding with Jack Welch and Jeffrey Immelt during their respective tenures as chairman of the board and chief executive officer of GE and conducting media outreach. As a result, she was featured in many news articles and playwright Gail George created a one woman show in 1999 about Quirini's struggles for retiree rights with GE management, entitled Helen and Jack. There are several folders about the play Helen and Jack. Correspondence documenting Quirini's friendship with George as well as video of George's performances also are in the series.

This series features correspondence, news clippings, photographs, subject files, pamphlets, pay stubs, reports, background materials, manuals, speeches, audio/video, news releases and media advisories.

Please see Series 2 and 3 for more information about Quirini's labor union experiences while working at GE.

Series 6: Community Activism, 1898-2010, Undated, Arranged alphabetically within each subseries.

This series includes records collected and created by Helen Quirini that document her involvement in numerous issues and community organizations. The material in this series is divided into eight subseries and includes meeting minutes, agendas, financial information, news clippings, reports, correspondence, newsletters and other publications, notes, pamphlets, brochures, conference materials, fact sheets and photographs.

Subseries 1: Human Rights, 1962-2005, Undated, 3.19 cubic ft.

This subseries documents Schenectady County's Human Rights Committee and its day-to-day activities, as well as learning materials developed by the group for the community. The subseries contains agendas, annual reports, minutes, news clippings, magazines, pamphlets and booklets. It features materials on the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration, the March 19th Coalition and information on other coalitions that combated racism. Included in this subseries are the 1972 Mont Pleasant High School hearings, during which Helen Quirini questioned students at her alma mater about escalating racial tension.

Subseries 2: YWCA, 1898-2009, Undated, 3.24 cubic ft.

Helen Quirini joined the Schenectady YWCA in 1943 and later became one of its strongest advocates. She went on to serve on the board of directors and was elected president in 1979. This subseries contains materials illustrating the YWCA's day-to-day activities and its contributions to the community. The subseries consists of agendas, minutes, newsletters, magazines and flyers. It also features pamphlets on domestic violence, racism, feminism and equality as well as information on the YWCA-run battered women's shelter in Schenectady.

Subseries 3: Day Care, 1953-2005, Undated, 2.04 cubic ft.

Despite not having children of her own, Helen Quirini was very involved in Schenectady County day care. She originally represented labor on the Child Care Coordinating Council during World War II. She chaired the Schenectady County Child Care Council and was also a board member of the New York State Child Care Coordinating Council. She worked directly with day care centers such as the Christ Church Day Care center and the Refreshing Springs Day Care where she was an administrator alongside her longtime friend Reverend Georgetta Dix, who founded and ran the center.

Subseries 3 includes administrative materials like internal correspondence, budget material, clippings, frequent correspondence with the Schenectady Department of Social Services' Commissioner Richard Staszak, informational packets, proposed legislation and meeting minutes from multiple organizations, including the Schenectady Child Care Council, Schenectady Day Care Council and the Early Childhood Task Force. Budget and financing information is the primary focus of the internal documents including Title XX and other State or Federal funding institutions. Information regarding establishing or finding a day care center, funding and entitlement, event programs, transcripts of spoken testimonies and conference materials are also present in this subseries.

Subseries 4: Schenectady County Development and Consumerism, 1969-2007, Undated, 1.88 cubic ft.

The materials in this subseries concern housing, energy and development in Schenectady County. Some materials were gathered by Helen Quirini in response to development plans by the Metroplex Development Authority in Schenectady County, Industrial Development Agencies (IDA) and Schenectady Economic Development Corporation (SEDC). Metroplex was created in 1998 to coordinate economic development activities. Several of Metroplex's proposals met with resistance from the public, including the proposal to tear down the Gazette Building on State and Broadway and replace it with a new Department of Transportation office building. Quirini, with others from Preserve Schenectady's Future, filed a lawsuit to save the Gazette Building. Citizens for Preservation and Revitalization (CPR) and the March 19th Coalition were organizations formed in opposition to Metroplex and its proposals. In 2002, the Glenville Energy Park was proposed and Citizens Advocating Responsible Development (CARD) petitioned against it. Quirini gathered other materials as part of activities with consumer advocacy groups. She joined Better Neighborhoods Inc. in 1971, was elected to the board in 1981 and served as president from 1984-1986. She also served on the Consumer Advisory Council of Niagara Mohawk in the late 1980s.

Subseries 5: Senior Citizens, 1972-2010, Undated, 4.53 cubic ft.

During her retirement, Helen Quirini was extremely active in many organizations for senior citizens on local, statewide and national levels. In addition to work on behalf of the GE Retirees, she served for many years as president of Chapter 490 (Schenectady County) of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and as president of the Schenectady County Council of Senior Organizations. The files contain meeting minutes, events materials, financial records, correspondence, newsletters and petitions from these two groups.

Her participation in the Schenectady County Council of Senior Organizations led in 1987 to her involvement with the StateWide Senior Action Council. Quirini served as an at-large board member and later as treasurer of StateWide. She received the Rose Kryzak Advocacy Award as a leader on public policy issues, both locally and statewide. A grassroots organization composed of individual senior citizens and senior citizen clubs from across New York, StateWide is involved in legislative issues and campaigned against Medicare cuts and mandatory retirements. The group fought for pharmaceutical insurance for the elderly, assistance for seniors with utility payments and greater protection of hospital patient rights. The files reflect StateWide’s advocacy activities and feature testimony, including Quirini’s, before legislative panels and materials from an annual Grassroots Senior Citizens Day which encouraged seniors to come to Albany to meet with elected representatives. There also are board meeting minutes, correspondence, convention booklets and materials from Quirini’s local chapter of the organization.

Quirini also joined the Public Service Commission’s Albany Area Senior Citizen Advisory Council in the mid-1980s. This group advised on customer expectations and utility needs from a senior’s perspective. One of key recurring issues was the increasing costs of telephone service. In 1992 this Advisory Council joined with other special needs consumer groups to form the Public Service Commission’s Capital District Utility Consumer Advisory Council. Quirini remained on this newly formed Council until at least 1993. Agendas, meeting minutes, notes, correspondence and reports from Quirini’s tenure on both Councils are present.

In addition to her work with area organizations, Quirini also became involved in national issues most relevant to seniors. Qurini fought for the repeal of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988 which she argued had modest benefits and would burden elder Medicare recipients with extra costs and taxes. Qurini chaired mass informational meetings of area seniors groups to discuss the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act in 1988 and 1989. These featured state and local legislators, individual seniors and leaders of senior citizen groups as speakers. Notes, speeches, photographs and flyers from these events and general background materials about the legislation are in this series.

The IUE nominated Quirini to attend the New York State Governor’s Conference on Aging in March 1995. She subsequently served as part of the New York delegation to the White House Conference on Aging held in May 1995. This series features materials from both conferences, including official reports and resolutions as well as Quirini’s correspondence and notes.

Other items of interest in this series are pamphlets written by Quirini on a variety of issues affecting seniors and materials about the Social Security Notch provision which affected benefits paid to individuals, like Quirini, born between 1917 and 1921.

Please see Series 5 for materials related to Quirini's work with the GE Retirees on behalf of pension reform.

Subseries 6: Human Services, 1970-2009, Undated, 2.26 cubic ft.

This subseries contains documents from different social service and relief organizations in Schenectady County. These include the Human Services Planning Council, the Schenectady Friends of Human Services, the Youth Employment Services Committee, and Quest. It documents their day-to-day activities as well as their contributions to the community. The subseries contains agendas, annual reports, by-laws, correspondence, financials, meeting minutes, news clippings, pamphlets, and reports. It includes information on social service, job referral in the Schenectady area, as well as each organization's efforts to help members of the Schenectady community. It also contains information on Judy Atchinson, a prominent member of Quest who wrote consistently in her blog, which is included in the subseries. Helen Quirini was active with these organizations during her retirement and kept up-to-date with these committees until 2009.

Subseries 7: United Way, 1963-2008, Undated, 1.67 cubic ft.

Helen Quirini was active with the United Way for several decades, both through Local 301 and during her retirement. This subseries documents United Way's day-to-day activities and its contributions to Schenectady and nearby areas. It contains agendas, meeting minutes, allocations, financials, fund distribution materials, newsletters, magazines, flyers, and pamphlets. It also features information on the Joseph A. Beirne Community Services Award, which Quirini received in 1978. The subseries includes Quirini's handwritten notes and her personal binders. There is also information on United Way's executive committee and the group Concerned Citizens for a Fair and Inclusive United Way.

Please see Series 1 for more information on the Beirne Award and Quirini's other awards and commendations.

Subseries 8: Health Care, 1969-2009, Undated, 4.0 cubic ft.

This subseries is composed of materials produced and collected by Helen Quirini during her work with a number of organizations on the issues of health care and health care reform. It features correspondence, news clippings, publications, meeting agendas and minutes, reports and subject files. One organization documented in this subseries is the Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York (HSA/NENY). Quirini served on its board of directors for many years beginning in the late 1970s. Established by Congress during the Gerald Ford administration, HSA/NENY was one of eight agencies in New York created to control rising health care costs. The materials for HSA/NENY were frequently shipped in bundles in preparation for upcoming meetings and much of the material in this subseries has been maintained in that order. Other organizations documented in the subseries include the Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, an advocacy organization for quality regional health care, and the Health Care Action Line, a help line started to assist people with questions about health care reach trained volunteers. The Berger Commission's recommendations to reform and restructure New York's health care became legal mandates on January 1, 2007. In Schenectady, St. Clare's Hospital, Bellevue Woman's Hospital, and Ellis Hospital were restructured or merged as a result. Quirini was very active in seeking to maintain high quality care in the community.

Please see Series 6, Subseries 5 for more information about senior citizens and health care.

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Box and Folder List

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Series 1: Biographical, 1940-2010

Box 1
Folder

1. Assorted Material Written by Helen Quirini, 1944-1975, Undated
2. Awards and Certificates, 1945-2008, Undated
3. Awards- Assorted Letters of Recommendation and Clippings, 1972-1973, 1975, 1977, 1987, Undated
4. Awards- Honors and Related Correspondence, 1971-2005
5. Awards- Letter of Recommendation, Certificates and Accolades, 1945, 1988, Undated
6. Awards- Materials Related to Nomination and Acceptance, 1948-1990, Undated
7. Awards- Notification Material, 1970-2006, Undated
8. Beirne Award, 1970-1978, 1980, 1987, 2005-2007, Undated
9. Beirne Award, 1976-1978, Undated
10. Beirne Award, 1977-1978, Undated
11. Beirne Award- Contents of Scrapbook, 1977, 1978, Undated
12 Beirne Award- Correspondence, 1973-1977, 1977-1978, Undated
13. Beirne Award- Related Publicity and Notification, Acceptance Speech, Photos, 1977-1978, 1987, Undated
14. Boyd, Ralph- Correspondence, 2004, 2006, 2008-2009
15. Bread and Roses Certificate, 1987
16. Brother and Sister Cash Market, 1940
17. Catholic Charities of Schenectady County - Award and Silent Auction Event, 2008, Undated
18. Central Labor Council Award, 1990
19. Certificates, 1973-2009, Undated
20. Certificates of Honors, Awards, 1974-2009, Undated
21. Clippings about Helen Quirini, 1946-2009, Undated
22. Clippings about the Quirini Family, 1953, 1967, 1969, 1975, Undated
23. Clippings by and about Helen Quirini, 1975-1976, 1981, 1987, 1990-1997, 2003, 2005
24. Clippings- Congressional Record Article, May 1970
25. Clippings- Regarding Awards and Honors, 1968, 1974-1978, 1990, Undated
26. Clippings about World War II, Helen Quirini and GE, 1944-1945, Undated
27. Community Activism- Lists of Accomplishments, Correspondence including Letter of Recommendation and Congratulations, Clippings, 1967-2009, Undated
28. Correspondence- Incoming, 1945-2007, Undated
29. Correspondence- Incoming, 1954-1998, Undated
30. Correspondence- Outgoing, 1944, 1954-1959, 1974, 1978, 1999
31. Correspondence- Regarding the Achievements of Helen Quirini, 1971-1974, 1984, 1988, Undated
32. Correspondence with State and National Legislatures, 1983-1990, 1992-1993, Undated
33. Credit Union Records, ca. 1960s
34. D'Amato, Alphonse- Correspondence, 1981-1991
35. Diaries- Shop Floor, 1944, Undated
36. Diaries- Shop Floor, 1946-1947
37. Friedan, Betty- Obituary, 2006


Box 2
Folder

1. General Correspondence, 1954-1981, 1983, 1995-1996, Undated
2. Girzone, Joseph- Memorial Booklet and Clippings, 1973-2002, Undated
3. Graduation Certificate, June 25, 1945
4-5. Helen Quirini and General Electric: A Personal Memoir of World War II, 1991, 2001, Undated
6. Honors- Letters in Support of, Lists of Activities and Awards, etc., 1967-2006
7. Interview with Professor Gerald Zahavi in History 101 at SUNY Albany, 2004, Undated
8. Interview with Professor Gerald Zahavi: Unedited Transcript, Drafts, 1982, 1991
9. Jefferson Award, 1970, 1981-1982, Undated
10. Johnson, Karen- Mayor of Schenectady, 1978-2010, Undated
11. Kannenberg, Lisa, From World War to Cold War: Women Electrical Workers and their Union, 1940-1955
12. Kannenberg, Lisa, The Paradoxical Impact of the Cold War on Women's Trade Union Activism: The IUE Experience, 1991, 1993
13. Kannenberg, Lisa, Thesis with Chapters about Helen Quirini, 1990-1991, 2007, Undated
14. Kannenberg, Lisa, "To Bloom where you are Planted": The Working Class Feminism of Helen Quirini, 1990-1992, Undated
15. Kennedy, Robert (Senator) - Correspondence, 1968
16. League of Women Voters- Membership Information, Bulletins, Correspondence, 2003-2005, 2008-2009, Undated
17. League of Women Voters- Susan B. Anthony Award, 2003, Undated
18. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick- Correspondence, 1982-1987, 1990
19. Nomination for Human Rights Award, Undated
20. Patroon Award, 1978, 1987
21. Phillipe Award, 1971-1977, Undated
22. Phillipe Award- Letters of Support, 1972-1975, Undated
23. Photographs of Helen Quirini and Assorted Others, 1954, Undated
24. Postcards Depicting Upstate N.Y. and the General Electric Building in Schenectady, Undated
25. Reiki Certifications and Correspondence, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2001, Undated
26. Rozendaal, Kay- News Clippings, Correspondence, Memorial Booklet, 1991, 1992, 2002
27. Scrapbook I, 1964, 1970-1976, 1982, Undated
28. Scrapbook II, 1954, 1968-1974, Undated
29. Scrapbook III, 1967, 1970-1975, Undated


Box 3
Folder

1. Sears, Ben- "The Schenectady Switch" Chapter Regarding GE, Correspondence with Helen Quirini, 2005-2007, Undated
2. Skidmore, Emily, Making "Room for Many Worlds", 2004-2005, Undated
3. Speeches by Helen Quirini, 1969, 1986-2004, Undated
4. Stratton, Samuel S., Correspondence, 1982-1987, Undated
5. Susan B. Anthony Award Material, 2003
6. Tate, Sarlyn- Correspondence with Helen Quirini Regarding Edna Miller, 2007-2008, Undated
7. The Art of Aging- New York State, Senior Citizens Month Award and Recognition, 2005
8. Upstate History Alliance- Interview Transcripts and Correspondence, 2003, Undated
9. Volunteer Recognition Program- 9th Annual Recognition Reception, 2005
10. Willison, Malcolm- Proofread Memoir Draft and Related Correspondence, 1995, 2008, Undated
11. Women of Achievement Award, 2007, Undated
12. Work Log/Diary, 1946, Undated
13. World War II- Helen Quirini's Activities, 1944, 1945, 1949, Undated
14. World War II Oral History Survey, 2004, Undated
15. World War II Notes for Autobiography, Undated


Oversized Box 1
Folder

1. Brother and Sister Cash Market Advertisements, 1940


Oversized Box 2
Folder


1. Phillipe Award Submission Album, 1975


Oversized Box 3
Folder

1. Bierne Award Coverage in IUE News, 1978


Audiovisuals, VHS Tapes, Box 1


1. Bennington Center, Mary Stephanie Hart, August 23, 1998
2. Bennington Center, Quirini Talks, August 22, 1998
3. 1987 Bierne Community Service Award, 1987
4. City Council Meeting, August 25, 1998
5. City Council Meeting, November 16, 1998
6. City Council Meeting, November 23, 1998
7. City Council Meeting, December 28, 1998
8. City Council Meeting, February 8, 1999, February 9, 1999
9. City Council Meeting, March 8, 1999
10. City Council Meeting, April 12, 1999
11. City Council Meeting, July 12, 1999
12. City Council Meeting, July 26, 1999
13. City Council Meeting, August 9, 1999
14. City Council Meeting, October 25, 1999


Audiovisuals, VHS Tapes, Box 2


15. City Council Meeting, December 13, 1999
16. City Council Meeting, April 24, 2000
17. City Council Meeting, June 13, 2000
18. City Council Meeting, July 10, 2000
19. City Council Meeting, July 2000
20. City Council Meeting, August 14, 2000
22. City Council Meeting, August 28, 2000
22. City Council Meeting, November 14, 2000
23. City Council Meeting, February 11, 2002
24. City Council Meeting, February 23, 2004
25. City Council Meeting, April 12, 2004
26. City Council Meeting, Undated
27. County Meeting, August 1, 1999
28. County Meeting, November 9, 1999


Audiovisuals, VHS Tapes, Box 3


29. County Meeting, February 14, 2000
30. County Meeting, March 14, 2000
31. County Meeting, July 24, 2000
32. County Meeting, December 2006
33. Edna's Party, April 13, 1996
34. Frank Ducci, 1999
35. Helen Qurini Interview, Channel 17, September 1994
36. History 101 Class, Zahavi/SUNYA, November 8, 2004
37. Homefront and Warfront, Remembering WWII, Undated
38. Interview Helen Qurini, WWII Civilian, Latham Armory, August 2004
39. My Interview, WWII, Undated
40. My Movie Dream, Qurini Family, Undated


Audiovisuals, VHS Tapes, Box 4


41. Patroon Award, January 7, 1999
42. Schenectady Today, October 1, 1998
43. Schenectady Today, April 1, 1999
41. Schenectady Today, October 12, 2001
42. Susan B. Anthony Award for Helen Qurini, Undated
43. SUNY Albany Union Films, Undated


Audiovisuals, Audio Cassettes, Box 1


1. Bloom Where You are Planted, Undated
2. Helen Party, May 17, 1980
3. Helen Qurini Autobiography, Conversations in Car, Lisa Kannenberg, 1991
4-5. Helen Quirini Interview by Lisa Kannenberg, February 1, 1991
6. Helen Quirini Interview by Lisa Kannenberg, February 2, 1991
7. Helen Quirini Interview by Lisa Kannenberg, February 3, 1991
8-9. Helen Quirini Interview by Lisa Kannenberg, December 5, 1991
10. Helen Qurini, James Carrey, Gerald Zahavi, and Elizabeth Griffin, February 27, 1992
11. Kay Raycroff and Sadie Fernandez, May 6, 1998
12. Russel Sage, Miller and Quirini Discuss WWII, September 16, 1992
13. Sadie Fernandez, January 22, 1998


Audiovisuals, LPs, Box 1


1. Secret Love, produced by Helen Quirini, Undated


Audiovisuals, 8mm Films, Box 1


1. Bill May, Undated
2. Bierne Award, Dinner at Hunts, Detroit, 1978
3. Grad RSDC, Undated
4. Horses, Undated
5. Kennedy Grave, Old and New, Undated
6. News Parade, Castle Films, Undated
7. Quirini all 8s, Undated
8. Rudy Grad, My Topper Boat, Karl-Snooky Betty, Undated
9. Xmas, 1974


Audiovisuals, Reel-to-Reel Tapes, Box 1


1. Andy William, Undated
2. Bat-time to 20, Art Linkletter, Kids, Quartet Old Songs, Undated
4. Camille Party, 1958
5. Cities and Suburbs, 2nd Meeting, Undated
6. Excerpts from Regional Conference, Undated
7. Evelyn Birthday, 1960
8. Kid's Party, Undated
9. Red, Ricky, and Mike, Undated
10. Music from Regional Conference, Undated
11. Speed, Undated
12. Speed, Undated
13. Side I, Finish 4th Meeting, Undated
14. Xmas, Undated


Audiovisuals, CDs and DVDs, Box 1


1. Bob's Pics, 2005
2. Boat Trip with Rhoda, 2004, 2005
3. Executive Sessions of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on the Investigations of the Committee on Government Operations, Volumes 1-5, 1953
4. Goodbye to Hank, Undated
5. Helen, A Lifetime of Deeds, Undated
6. History 101 Presentation Images, November 8, 2004
8. Interview with Quirini on WWII, Undated
9. Interview with Helen Qurini on WWII, Latham Armory, August 31, 2004
10. Retirement Party, October 2, 2008
11. Schenectady Today, April 4, 2007
12. Schenectady Today, March 20, 2008
13. Schenectady Today, October 8, 2008
14. Schenectady Today, March 11, 2010
15. Schenectady Today, December 30, 2009


Audiovisuals, DVD-R, Box 1


1. Mohawk River, Boating, September 28, 2008


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Helen Quirini Papers
Box and Folder List

Back to table of contents

Series 2: Work, Union, and Politics, 1933-2007

Box 1
Folder

1. 50th Anniversary, Local 301, IUE AFL-CIO, 1986
2. 68 Porcelain UE News, 1954
3. 269 Committee to Save our Jobs, Undated
4. 1946 Strike, Photographs, 1946, Undated
5. 1966 Strike, Measured Time Work, 1966
6. 1966 Strike, News Clippings, July-October 1966
7. 1966 Strike, News Clippings, October-November 1966
8. 1966 Strike, News Clippings, November 1966-February 1967
9. 1966 Strike, Photographs, 1966, Undated
10. 1966 Strike, Various Material, 1964-1967
11. 1969 Strike, Bulletins, Leaflets, Pamphlets, 1969-1970, Undated
12. 1969 Strike, GE Schenectady News Negotiation Supplements, October 1969
13. 1969 Strike, Helen Quirini Notes, 1969
14. 1969 Strike, History, 1987, Undated
15. 1969 Strike, Newspaper Clippings, October 1969
16. 1969 Strike, News Clippings, November 1969
17. 1969 Strike, News Clippings, December 1969
18. 1969 Strike, News Clippings, January-February 1970
19. 1969 Strike, Photographs, 1969, Undated
20. 1969 Strike, Picket Line News, 1969-1970
21. 1969 Strike, Summary of Terms, February 3, 1970
22. 1973 Contract Negotiations, Photographs, 1973, Undated
23. 1982 Strike Clippings, April 1982
24. "A Chronology of IUE's Social Action Programs", 1971, 1978, 1993
25. AFL-CIO, and House Voting Records, 1987
26. AFL-CIO, Comments on Proposed Regulations Governing Title III of the Job Training Partnership Act, 1988
27. AFl-CIO, Constitutions, 1995, 1997
28. AFL-CIO, Events, 1975
29. AFl-CIO, Fifth Constitutional Convention, 1963
30-32. AFL-CIO, Literature on Labor and Unions, 1966-2000, Undated
33. AFL-CIO, Reports, 1970-1975, 1984, Undated
34. AFL-CIO, Reports and Newsletters, 1970-1973, 1978-1980, Undated
35. AFL-CIO, Union Counselor Training program, Leaflets, Fliers, Handbook, Agenda, 1985-1987, Undated
36. The American Federationist, 1969
37. American Labor Party, including Helen Quirini Candidacy for Rotterdam Town Office, 1949, Undated
38. Boulwarism, 1947, 1974, 1991, Undated
39. Brownell-Butler, 1954, Undated
40. Bywater- Fitzmaurice IUE Presidential Race, 1976, Undated
41. Capital Region PIC, By-Laws, 1983-1984
42. Carey, James, 1959, 1965, 1973
43. Cartoons by Fred Wright, 1947-1948, Undated
44. CIO, Constitutional Convention Proceedings, 1948


Box 2
Folder

1. CIO Literature, 1947, Undated
2. Citizens Committee to Support the GE Strikers Flyer, Undated
3. Civil Rights in the Workplace, 1974-1975, 1979
4. Coordinated Bargaining Materials, 1969, Undated
5. Coordinated Bargaining Committee, 1976, Undated
6-7. Cornell Course on Labor Relations, 1971, 1978-1980, Undated
8. Cornell Course on Labor Relations, Instructor's Guide for Reaching Steward's Training, Undated
9. Correspondence from Ernest Kopper, President UE Local 301, 1954
10. Correspondence, "Planning for JTPA Programs Program Years", 1990-1991, Undated
11. Cutbacks in Planning, Methods and Time Standards Unit, 1971
12. Discrimination When Not in Union, 1959
13. Economic Conversion as a Women's Issue, 1986, Undated
14. Editorial about Discrimination of Non-Union Employees, 1971
15. Electrical Union News, Articles About or Mentioning Helen Quirini, 1948-1949, 1952-1954
16. Electrical Union News, Coverage of McCarran-Walter Immigration Act, 1953
17. Electrical Union News, Coverage of McCarthyism, 1953-1954
18. Equality at Work: U.E. Efforts do Fight Racial Discrimination in the Postwar Decade, by Carol Lambiase, Undated
19. Federal Bureau of Investigation File on Helen Quirini, 1993-1994, 1996-1997
20. General Grievance on Discrimination of Women, 1969
21-22. General Labor Literature, 1955, 1967, 1976, 1981, Undated
23. Grievance about Harassment, 1977
24. Grievance and Complaint Review Procedures, 1980, 1982, Undated
25. Grievance, Case# 437-70, Gender Discrimination, Includes List of Jobs Helen Quirini Held, 1970
26. Grievance, Case# 5144-66, Contested Standards, 1966
27. Grievance, Case# 5145-66, More Incentive Opportunity, 1966
28. Grievance, case# 5146-66, Request Time Studies, 1966
29. Grievance, Case# 5147-66, Wrong Payment, 1966
30. Grievance, Case# 5148-66, Station Allowances, 1966
31. Grievance, Case# 5149-66, Change in Studies Times, 1966
32. Grievance, Case# 5427-66, Written Breakdown on Set Up, 1966
33. Grievance, Cases# 5433. 5434, 5484-66, Improper Payment, 1966
34. Grievance, Case# 5483-66, Unsafe Working Conditions(Building 40), 1966
35. Grievance, Case# 5485-66, Bargaining in Bad Faith, 1966
36. Grievance, Case# 5486-66, Job Rate, 1966-1967
37. Grievance, Case# 5676-66, Quality, 1966
38. Grievance, Case# 5829-66, Improper Payment, 1966
39. Grievance, Case# 5830-66, Elapsed Time, 1966
40. Grievance, Case# 5831-66, Improper Payment, 1966
41. Grievance, Case# 6509-77, Discrimination, April 4, 1977
42. Grievance, Case# 8751, Transfer of Jobs from Piece Work to a Day Work Basis of Payment, 1964
43. Grievance Procedure, Revised Draft, 1979
44. Grievances, January-July 1966
45. Grievances, August-September 1966
46-47. Grievances, 1966-1968
48. Grievances about Restroom Case, State Division of Human Rights and EEOC, 1979
49. Grievances Blank Form, IUE Local 301, Undated
50. Grievances, Case# 1527 and 5721-66, Polyseal Case, 1966-1968 - RESTRICTED
51. Grievances, Case# 9636 and 9637-78, Restroom and Gender Discrimination, 1978
52. Grievances-Green Room, 1945-1946
53. Grievances, Matron, 1954
54. Grievances Transfer to Security Building, 1954
55. IAM-AFK Representation at General Electric, Undated
56. IAM- Health Program, Information and Conference, 1972, Undated
57. Incoming Correspondences- Support for IUE/UE Split, 1953-1954, Undated
58. Inside the Plant Lost Time Vouchers and Receipts, 1966
59. IUE Agreements with General Electric, 1954-1963
60. IUE Agreements with General Electric, 1963-1973


Box 3
Folder

1. IUE Agreements with General Electric, 1973-1982
2. IUE Agreements with General Electric, 1982-1991
3. IUE Agreements with General Electric, 1991-2000
4. IUE Agreements with General Electric, 2000-2007
5-6. IUE Bi-Annual Social Action and Education Conference, 1983-1984, Undated
7. IUE Constitutional Convention, 1978
8. IUE Correspondence, 1958, 1971, 1973, 1975, Undated
9. IUE District 3, Correspondence, 1965, 1967, Undated
10. IUE, Excerpts from By-Laws on Sex Discrimination, 1971-1972, Undated
11. IUE Fact Sheet and Backgrounders, 1987, Undated
12. IUE-GE Negotiations, 1958
13. IUE-GE Proposed Contract Benefits for 1985-1986, Undated
14. IUE International Constitutions, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1999
15. IUE Literature, 1959, 1974 ,1978, Undated
16. IUE Local 301, Constitution and By-Laws, 1969, 1978
17. IUE Local 301, Contract Proposals, 1985, 1988, Undated
18. IUE Local 301, Energy Committee, 1983, Undated
19. IUE Local 301, Human Relations Committee, 1968-1969, Undated
20. IUE Local 301, Local Supplemental Agreements, 1964-1986, Undated
21. IUE Local 301, New Home, 1955-1956
22. IUE Local 301, Picket Duty Cards and Roster, Undated
23. IUE Local 301, Report on Consumer Spending, Undated
24. IUE Local 301, Seniority Dates, Undated
25. IUE Local 301, Social Action Committee, 1975
26. IUE Local 301, Stewards Manual of Employee Benefits for Contracts 1966-1969, 1973-1976
27. IUE Local 301, 1968 Union Elections Including Helen Quirini, 1968, Undated
28-29. IUE Manuals for Shop Stewards, 2001, Undated
30. IUE National Bargaining Goals, Undated
31. IUE Settlement Agreement with General Electric, 1955-1960
32. IUE Skilled Trades Program, 1968, 1988, 1993
33. IUE/UE Switch, Coverage in Electrical Union News, 1951, 1953-1954
34. IUE/UE Switch, Coverage in General Newspapers, 1949, 1951, 1954
35. IUE/UE Switch, Helen Quirini Statement, Undated
36. IUE/UE Switch, IUE Propaganda, 1950-1951, Undated
37. IUE/UE Switch, Local 201 in Lynn, MA, 1953, Undated
38. IUE/UE Switch, UE Propaganda, 1949-1951
39. IUE/UE Switch, UE Propaganda, 1954


Box 4
Folder

1. IUE/UE Switch, UE Propaganda, Undated
2. Jennings, Paul, IUE President Candidacy, 1964, Undated
3. "The Job Training Partnership Act: A Report on Services to Women in New York State," Executive Summary, 1990
4. Labor Action Coalition of New York, Seventh Annual Legislative Conference, 1983
5. Labor and Investments, Newsletter, 1983-1986
6. Labor and Investments, Newsletter, 1986-1993
7. Labor Day Parade, Grand Marshall Helen Quirini, 1986
8. Labor Support of Schenectady Girl's Club, 1971, Undated
9. Labor Today, 1969-1970
10. Lamanna, Father Joseph, 1954, 1967
11. Life Membership in Local 301 Card, Undated
12. Local 301 Athletics, 1947-1949, Undated
13. Local 301 IUE and Schenectady GE Sign Historic Safety Partnership Agreement, 1995-1996
14. Local 301 Members, Years of Service, Undated
15. Local 301 News, Including 1966 Strike, 1964-1967, 1979, Undated
16-18. Local 301 Retirees Council, 1983-1994, 1996-2005, 2007, Undated
19. Local 301 Testaments of Income and Expense, 1949-1986
20. The Local 301 Story, ca. 1969
21. "The Louisville Story", by UE District Council No.7, Undated
22-23. Making Schenectady Competitive (MSC) Agreement, 1964-1966
24. March of Labor, 1951, 1953, 1954
25. McCarthyism and Red Baiting Literature from Other Organizations, 1952-1954, Undated
26-27. McCarthyism and Red Baiting Literature from the UE, 1950, 1954, Undated
Helen Quirini's Testimony in 1954 before the House Un-American Activities Committee is available online from the U.S. Government Printing Office and U.S. Senate. See Volume 5 at http://www.access.gpo.gov/congress/senate/senate12cp107.html
28. McCarthyism General News Clippings, 1953-1954, 2004, Undated
29. McCarthyism, UE and GE News Clippings, 1954, 1998, 2004, Undated
30. Meany Center Slide Presentation/Teaching Material, 1977
31. Membership Books for Dues, 1933, 1940-1943, 1950
32. More Important Than Making Schenectady Competitive, July 29, 1964
33. Mortgage and Real Estate Committee, Mortgage leaders Survey- Upstate New York, 1966, Undated
34. New York State AFL-CIO Conference Report, 1961
35-36. New York State AFL-CIO Literature, 1971-1996, Undated
37. New York State Capital Labor Parade Program, Map, 1999
38. New York State Trooper File on Helen Quirini, 1951
39. News Clippings of Helen Quirini in Non-Labor Publications, 1947-1948, 1971, 1973
40. News of the Matles Case, 1956-1957
41. NLRB Lynn Election Campaign, 1953-1954, Undated
42. Notes taken by Helen Quirini, 1953, 1957, 1992, Undated
43. Pay Rates, 1970, 1979, Undated
44. Personal Memories of 1966 Strike, 1967
45. Photo Album of Local 301 Strikes, Negotiations and Personnel, Undated


Box 5
Folder

1. Photographs, 1952, 1974, Undated
2. Photographs of New Hall, Undated
3. Photographs of Old Hall, 1986, 1994, 1997
4. Photographs from UE-IUE Campaigns, 1953, Undated
5. PIC, Annual Reports and Notes, 1988, 1990-1992
6. PIC, Applications for Job Training Partnership Funding - RESTRICTED, 1987
7. PIC, Applications for Job Training Partnership Funding - RESTRICTED, 1989
8. PIC, Capital Region Service Delivery Area, Job Training Plan for the Period July 1988 to June 1990, 1988
9. PIC, Coordinator's Report, 1991
10. PIC, General Correspondence, 1985, 1987-1991, 1993
11. PIC, General Procedures for Proposal Submission, Undated
12. PIC, Helen Quirini Notes, Undated
13-14. PIC, Job Training Partnership Act, Biennial Community Job Training Plan, 1986
15. PIC, Labor Concurrence Committee, 1987, 1993, Undated
16. PIC, Meeting Minutes and Related Materials, 1981
17. PIC, Meeting Minutes and Related Materials, 1984
18. PIC, Meeting Minutes and Related Materials, 1985
19. PIC, Meeting Minutes and Related Materials, 1986
20. PIC, Meeting Minutes and Related Materials, 1987
21. PIC, Meeting Minutes and Related Materials, 1988
22. PIC, Meeting Minutes and Related Materials, 1989
23. PIC, Meeting Minutes and Related Materials, 1990
24. PIC, Meeting Minutes and Related Materials, 1991
25. PIC, Meeting Minutes and Related Materials, 1992
26. PIC, Meeting Minutes and Related Materials, March-June 1993 - RESTRICTED
27. PIC, Meeting Minutes and Related Materials, September 1993 - RESTRICTED
28. PIC, Meeting Minutes and Related Materials, November-December 1993 - RESTRICTED
29. PIC, Meeting Minutes and Related Materials, 1994 - RESTRICTED
30. PIC, Members List, 1988, 1992, Undated
31. PIC, Monitoring Committee, 1989
32. PIC, Program Status Reports, 1988
33. PIC, Publications, 1983, 1987-1988
34. PIC, Report on Youth in Schenectady County, 1993
35. PIC, Year-End Reports, 1987-1989
36. PIC, Youth Competency, 1984-1986
37. Picketing and Possible Strike News Clippings, 1969
38. Pita and Mangino Articles on Election, 1978
39. Preliminary Grievance Meetings, 1966
40. Quirini Candidacy for Local 301 Recording Secretary, 1946-1947, Undated
41. Reflections of Helen Quirini on GE and Unions, 1991, Undated
42. Report of the Committee on Labor and Social Legislation, Undated
43. Report to the IUE-GE Conference Board, 1958
44. Report to the UE-GE Conference Board, 1958


Box 6
Folder

1-2. Schenectady and Labor Movement News Clippings, 1981-1982, 1986-1991, 1994-1998
3. Schenectady Area Central Labor Council, 1968-1970
4. Schenectady Area Central Labor Council, 1971-1973, 1975, 1979
5. Schenectady Area Central Labor Council, 1982-1984
6. Schenectady Area Central Labor Council, 1985-1987
7. Schenectady Area Central Labor Council, 1988, Undated
8-9. Schenectady Area Central Labor Council Education Program in Schenectady Schools, 1968-1971, Undated
10. Schenectady Area Central Labor Council Minute Book, 1974-1982
11. Schenectady Area Central Labor Council Photograph, Undated
12. Schenectady County Local District Jobs Plan, 1992
13. Schenectady Job Training Agency, 1984, Undated
14. Schenectady Labor History, 1989, Undated
15. Shop Stewards Class, 1977, Undated
16. Shop Stewards Class, 1978
17. Shop Stewards Class, 1979, Undated
18. Shop Stewards Class Materials, 1976-1977, 1979-1980, Undated
19. Shop Stewards Training Class Graduation Certificate, 1973
20. The Shorter Work Week with 40 Hours Pay, Undated
21. Solidarity and Democracy: A Leadership Guide to UE History, 1990
22. Statement of the General Electric Board, Undated
23. Steward's Training Kit, Undated
24. The Story of Local 301 by Henry Antonelli and Helen Quirini, 1986-1988, 1990, Undated
25. The Story of Local 301 Drafts and Notes, 1987, Undated
26-27. The Story of Local 301 Galley Proofs, 1987, Undated
28. The Story of Local 301 Photographs, 1966, 1969, 1973, Undated
29. Stratton, Senator Samuel, 1974, 1982, 1986-1987, Undated
30. Subpoena for Helen Quirini to Appear Before McCarthy and Related Correspondence, 1954
31. SUO Industrial Lift Truck Driver Training Program, Undated
32. Taft-Hartley, 1948, 1953-1954, Undated
33. Tang Teaching Museum, Undated
34. Tribute to Billy Mastrianni by Helen Quirini and Serafina Pita, 1967
35. TV/Radio Scripts, 1948, 1951, 1953


Box 7
Folder

1. TV/Radio Scripts, 1954, Undated
2. UE 56th International Convention Policy Handbook, 1991-1992
3. UE 301 A and O Bulletin, 1954, Undated
4. UE 301 Bldg. 60 Bulletin, 1954
5. UE 301 Electronic Flash, Building 269, Undated
6. UE 301 Gas Turbine News, the 49'er, 1954
7. UE 301 Industrial Control Newsletter, 1954
8. UE 301 Industrial Heating Bulletin, 1954
9. UE 301 Information Bulletin, 1954, Undated
10. UE 301 Power House Bulletin, 1954
11. UE 301 Race Track News, Undated
12. UE 301 Shop Workers Bulletin, 1954
13. UE 301 Toolmakers Bulletin, 1954
14. UE 301 Turbine Newsletter, 1954, Undated
15. UE Agreements with General Electric, 1938, 1940, 1944-1945
16. UE Agreements with General Electric, 1997-2000
17. UE and IUE Local and National Contract Supplements, 1953, 1968, 1970, 1973, Undated
18. UE and IUE Negotiations with General Electric and Contract Information, 1954, 1958, 1962-1966, Undated
19. UE and Layoffs/Lacks of Jobs at General Electric, 1954, Undated
20. UE Annual Field Day Program, 1952
21. UE Annual Report and Directory, 1944-1945
22. UE Book Club, 1953
23. UE Collective Bargaining and Legislative Program for 1955, Undated
24. UE Constitution and By-Laws, 1947, 1950, 1952, 2002
25. UE Convention Addresses, 1946-1947
26. UE Convention Policy, 1959
27. UE Convention Proceedings, 1951
28. UE Convention Proceedings, 1952
29. UE Convention Proceedings, 1953
30. UE Convention Proceedings, 1954
31. UE Conventions, Important Actions, 1948
32. UE Conventions, Proposed Resolutions and Constitutional Amendments, 1948
33. UE Conventions, Proposed Resolutions and Constitutional Amendments, 1949, 1951
34. UE Conventions, Proposed Resolutions and Constitutional Amendments, 1952
35. UE Conventions, Proposed Resolutions and Constitutional Amendments, 1954
36. UE Conventions, Resolutions, Undated
37. UE Conventions, Summaries, 1948-1951, 1953
38. UE Correspondence, 1952, Undated
39. UE District Three Council Minutes, Reports, Correspondence, 1953-1954, Undated
40. UE Fact Sheets and Bulletins about Red Baiting, McCarthyism and Anti-Communist Bills, Undated
41. UE Financial Reports, 1947, 1953
42. UE Guide to Fair Practices, Undated
43. UE Literature, 1944-1948
44-45. UE Literature, 1951-1954, Undated
46. UE Local 301 Constitution and By-Laws, 1939, 1947, 1949, 1953
47. UE Local 301 Large Motor and Generator News, Undated
48. UE Local 301 Report to Membership, 1948


Box 8
Folder

1. UE Local 332, Fort Edward GE, 1982-1983
2. UE Memorabilia, Undated
3. UE Radio Broadcast Reproductions, 1953-1954
4. UE Record of Gains at General Electric, 1954
5. UE Reports of General Officers, 1948-1951
6. UE Reports of General Officers, 1952-1953, 1959, 1961
7. UE, The Schenectady Story, 1952
8. UE Shop Steward Manuals and Memoranda, 1945, 1948, 1952, Undated
9. UE Steward, 1948-1949, 1952-1954
10. Union Politics, Justice Slate, 1978-1979, Undated
11. Union Politics, Little Men Slate, 1956, Undated
12. Union Politics, Membership Slate, 1968, Undated
13. Union Politics, Reform Slate, Undated
14. Union Politics, True Union Slate, Undated
15. Union Politics, Unity Union Slate, 1970-1971, 1980, 1982, Undated
16. Union Songs, 1951, Undated
17. University Without Walls, 1973, Undated


Box 9
Folder

1. U.S. Department of Labor Literature, 1956, 1967, 1970
2. Voting Schedule, UE Local 301, Undated
3. Wallace, Henry, 1948, Undated
4. What to do About Communism in Unions by L.R. Boulware, 1952
5. Work Chronology for Helen Quirini, Undated


Oversized Box 1
Folder

2. Bag Encouraging Shoppers Not to Buy GE Products, Undated
3. IUE-GE Dispute Over Pay and Productivity Clippings in Schenectady Union-Star, 1964
4. IUE/UE Switch, Election in Lynn, MA, 1953
5. IUE/UE Switch, UE Newspaper Advertisement and Editorials, 1951, 1954
6. Notes Likely Created During Negotiations and Strike, 1969
7. UE and McCarthyism, 1954, Undated
8. Union Posters, Undated


Oversized Box 4
Folder

1. Communism and McCarthyism News Clippings in Schenectady Gazette, 1949, 1954
2. Communism, General Electric and UE News Clipping in The Saturday Evening Post, 1952
3. Communism News Clippings in GE Schenectady News, 1953
4. General Electric and McCarthyism Cartoons, Undated
5. IUE/UE Switch, Local 201, Lynn, MA, 1953
6. IUE/UE Switch, Schenectady Union-Star News Clippings, 1954
7. IUE/UE Switch, GE Schenectady News News Clippings, 1954
8. Local 301 News Articles About or Mentioning Helen Quirini, 1967-1968, 1970-1971, 1973-1975, 1977, 1979-1980
9. Local 301 Notes from Meeting, Undated
10. McCarthyism, UE and General Electric News Clippings in the Schenectady Union-Star and the Schenectady Gazette, 1954
11. Minimum Wage Poster, 1968
12. UE and Communism News Clippings in Lynn, MA Newspapers, 1953
13. UE Propaganda About IUE/UE Switch, 1954, Undated
14. UE Materials About Generla Electric and McCarthyism, Undated


Oversized Box 5
Folder

1. 1966 Strike, News Clippings in GE Schenectady News, 1966-1967
2. 1966 Strike, News Clippings in IUE News, 1966
3. 1966 Strike News Clippings in the Schenectady Gazette, 1966-1967
4. 1966 Strike News Clippings in the Schenectady Union-Star, 1966-1967
5. 1966 Strike, News Clippings in UE News, 1966
6. 1969 Strike, News Clippings in AFL-CIO News, 1970
7. 1969 Strike, News Clippings in Capital Area Labor News, 1969-1970
8. 1969 Strike, News Clippings in the Daily World, 1969
9. 1969 Strike, News Clippings in GE Schenectady News, 1969-1970
10. 1969 Strike, News Clippings in IUE News, 1969
11. 1969 Strike, News Clippings in IUE News, 1969-1970
12. 1969 Strike, News Clippings in Metalworking News, 1970
13. 1969 Strike, News Clippings in Schenectady Daily Newspapers, 1969-1970
14. 1969 Strike, News Clippings in UE News, 1969-1970


Oversized Box 6


Solidarity March (Washington D.C.) Album, 1981


Oversized Box 7


Buttons and Ribbons, Including Ones About the UE, IUE, Shop Stewards and Scabs, 1978, 1986, Undated


Oversized Box 8


T-Shirts, Including Ones About Local 301


Audiovisuals, VHS Tapes, Box 4


44. Catastrophic Mistake, 1990
45. CPR Press Conference, October 5, 1998
46. Cuts, Cuts, Cuts: The War Against Medicare and Medicaid, December 15, 1995
47. Doris "Granny D" Haddock at the October 2001 Conference of the New York Statewide Senior Action Council, Inc in Albany, New York, October 2001
48. IUE Meeting, June 16, 1994
49. March 19th Coalition, Undated


Audiovisuals, VHS Tapes, Box 5


50. Martin Luther King, March Union College City Hall, Undated
51. May 17th Rally, May 17, 1997
52. May Day, 2005
53. National Council Tapes, Third Step to Dignity, 1994
54. Searle, Health Care for Life, Undated
55. Tang Museum, Labor Unions, Undated
56. UE, Leading the Fight, A History of Action, Undated


Audiovisuals, Audio Cassettes, Box 1


14. Bierne Party, IUE Hall, 1978
15. Helen, Hank, Jim, Maureen, Brian, Undated
16. Jim Carey and Helen Quirini Presentation History, November 29, 1994
17-18. Labor Protests, August 7, 2003
19. Mock Legislation Session, September 16, 1981
20. Parliamentary Procedure, June 6, 1973
21. Russell Sage, September 16, 1992
22. Union Retiree, Undated
23. Zahavi, August 24, 1992


Audiovisuals, CDs and DVDs, Box 1


16. Local 301 IUE-CWA Retirees Demo, April 15
17. Local 301 Rally, Retiree's Photos, March 20, 2006
18. Stockholders and Schenectady Meetings, Undated
19. Schenectady City Council Meeting, March 26, 2007
20-21. UE and IUE Publications, June 2, 1950-December 22, 1954, August 12-1955-December 21, 1962


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Series 3: Women and Work, 1942-2009

Box 1
Folder

1. Abortion Rights and Working Women, 1983, Undated
2. AFL-CIO and CLUW (Coalition of Labor Union Women), 1975, 1977, 1979
3. AFSCME and AFL-CIO Literature on Women, 1971, Undated
4. Automation and Women Workers, 1970, Undated
5. Business and Professional Women's Clubs, 1983, 1986-1990, Undated
6. CLUW (Coalition of Labor Union Women) Boycott of J.P. Stevens, Textile Products, 1977, Undated
7. CLUW (Coalition of Labor Union Women) Capital District, 1976, 1981, 1984, Undated
8. CLUW (Coalition of Labor Union Women) Chapter Presidents, 1983
9. CLUW (Coalition of Labor Union Women) Constitutions and Constitutional Convention, 1975, Undated
10. CLUW (Coalition of Labor Union Women) Delegated Convention Proposal, 1977
11. CLUW (Coalition of Labor Union Women) Elections, 1975-1976, 1982-1983, 1991, Undated
12. CLUW (Coalition of Labor Union Women) First Biennial Convention, 1979, Undated
13. CLUW (Coalition of Labor Union Women) Founding Conference, 1974, Undated
14. CLUW (Coalition of Labor Union Women) General Correspondence, 1975-1977, 1979, 1982, Undated
15. CLUW (Coalition of Labor Union Women) Literature, 1974, 1976, Undated
16. CLUW (Coalition of Labor Union Women) Membership and Recruitment, 1976, 1987, Undated
17. CLUW (Coalition of Labor Union Women) New Jersey, 1974-1975, 1979, Undated
18. CLUW (Coalition of Labor Union Women) New York, 1976
19. CLUW News, 1975-1979, 1982-1985
20. CLUW News, 1986-1991
21. CLUW News, 1992-1996, 1999
22. CLUW (Coalition of Labor Union Women) Rank and File Caucus, Undated
23. CLUW (Coalition of Labor Union Women) Resolutions Approved by National Coordinating Committee, 1974-1975
24. CLUW (Coalition of Labor Union Women) Third Biennial Convention, 1984
25. Committee for a Class Struggle CLUW (Coalition of Labor Union Women), Undated
26. "Discrimination GE Style for 29 Years," Submitted by Helen Quirini to Beating Our Wings, 1997
27. Education Program for Union Women, 1977
28. Electrical Union News Articles About Women in the Workplace, Especially Pay Rates, 1942-1945, 1947, 1952-1954
29. Equal Employment Opportunities and Sex Discrimination Laws, 1966-1979, Undated
30. Equal Pay, 1970, 1981, Undated
31. Equal Rights Amendment and Labor, 1970, 1973, 1975-1981, Undated
32. Everywoman's Day Program, College of St. Rose, 1981
33. Facts on Women Workers, Undated
34. Female Distribution by Job Rate at General Electric, 1970, 1973, 1975-1980, Undated
35. Fliers about Women Workers and Sex Discrimination, Undated
36. "The Fight for Women Workers' Rights," by UE District Councils Four and Eleven, 1952
37. General Correspondence About Women and Work, 1970, 1976, 1983, 1995, 1997
38. Histories of UE and IUE in fight for Women's Rights, 1996, 2003, 2009, Undated
39. It's Our Economy, Isn't It? Conference, 1993
40. IUE Anti-Discrimination Efforts at General Electric, 1973, 1975-1976, Undated
41. IUE Constitutional Convention Resolutions on Working Women and International Women's Year, 1967-1969, 1973-1974
42. IUE Discrimination Legal Guide, 1976, Undated
43. IUE District Three Annual Women's Conference, 1970
44. IUE District Three First Women's Conference, 1969
45. IUE District Three Women's Conference, 1971
46. IUE District Three Women's Conference, 1973
47. IUE District Three Women's Conference, 1980
48. IUE District Three Women's Conference Resolutions, Undated
49. IUE Districts One and Three Salute to Women, Including Helen Quirini Certificate, 1974, Undated
50. IUE Northeast Regional Social Action and Women's Conference, 1974
51. IUE Northeast Regional Social Action and Women's Conference, 1976
52. IUE Statistics on Women Workers and Related Questionnaire Completed by Helen Quirini, 1972, Undated
53. IUE Women's Conference, 1980
54. IUE Women's Council, Undated
55. IUE/UE Switch, IUE Propaganda for Women, Undated
56. IUE/UE Switch, UE Propaganda for Women, 1954, Undated
57. "The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter" Program with Helen Quirini, 1991
58. Minutes of General Electric and IUE Meeting on discrimination of Women, 1969
59. National Commission on Working Women, 1975-1979
60. National Commission on the International Women's Year, 1975
61. National Commission on Working Women, Women at Work Newsletters, 1983-1986, 1988-1992, Undated
62. "Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman," 1953
63. New York State Department of Labor Report on Women in Jobs, 1957

Box 2
Folder

1. New York State Women's Unit/Conference and Meeting, 1967, 1970-1971, 1977
2. News Clippings About or Mentioning Helen Quirini, 1952-1953, 1970-1971, 1995, Undated
3. Notes from Helen Quirini on Women and Work, Undated
4. Organization Matters: Early UE Experiences Fighting the Economic Exploitation of Women Workers, by Carol Lambiase, 2002
5. Pay Rate Data for Helen Quirini, 1953-1970, Undated
6. Pay Rates at General Electric, 1948, 1972, 1975, Undated
7. Shop Floor Notes by Helen Quirini on Issues Affecting Women and Discrimination, 1954, 1973-1974
8. Speaking Evens Featuring Helen Quirini, Undated
9. Statements by IUE on Equal Employment Opportunity, 1966-1967
10. Survey of Women Workers, Possibly at General Electric, Undated
11. Trade Union Women's Studies, Cornell University, 1971, 1976, 1984, Undated
12. UE 1st National Conference on the Problems of Working Women, 1953, Undated
13. UE 2nd National Conference on the Problems of Working Women, 1954, 2007, Undated
14. UE 4th National Conference on the Problems of Working Women, 1956
15. UE Conference on Women's Rates in GE, 1953, Undated
16. UE District Four Conference for Women's Rights, 1952
17. UE District Three Women's Conference, 1952
18. UE Literature About Women, 1952-1953, 1971, Undated
19. UE Local 301, Women's Committee Meetings, 1946, 1953, Undated
20. UE National Fair Practices Committee, 1954, Undated
21. UE National Women's Conference, 2003
22. Union Proposal for Re-Slotting of Women's Jobs at GE Euclid Lamp, 1953
23. U.S. Department of Labor Handbook of Facts on Women Workers, 1950, 1952
24. U.S. Department of Labor Handbook on Women Workers, 1969

Box 3
Folder

1. U.S. Department of Labor Literature on Women, 1942, 1944-1945
2. U.S. Department of Labor Literature on Women, 1951-1956
3. U.S. Department of Labor Literature on Women, 1965, 1967-1970
4. U.S. Department of Labor Literature on Women, 1971-1973
5. U.S. Department of Labor Literature on Women, 1976-1980
6. U.S. Department of Labor Literature on Women, Undated
7. Virginia Slims American Women's Opinion Poll, 1980
8. Women in the Economy, Human Productivity and the Nature of Work Conference, 1976
9. Women in the IUE, 1967
10. Women Returning to Work Conference, 1981
11. Women's Anticipated Earning Rate Case, 1947, Undated
12. Young, Ruth, 1943, 2004, Undated

Oversized Box 1
Folder

9. IUE History of Helping Working Women in The IUE News, 1986
10. UE District 11 Women's Conference, 1952
11. UE History of Fighting Discrimination in UE News, 1976


Oversized Box 3
Folder

2. IUE News, "The Woman Worker and the IUE," 1975


Oversized Box 7


Buttons and Ribbons, Including Ones About International Women's Year, Working Women, Women in Unions, 1975, Undated


Audiovisuals, VHS Tapes, Box 5


57. Significant Women, Rutgers College, May 1998
58. Significant Women, Union College, April 3-4, 1998
59. Women in Service, Undated
60. Women's Conference, 1950
61. Women's History Month, Shirley Chisolm, March 1988
62. Women's Suffrage, Undated
63. UE Women's Leadership Roundtable, August 26, 2003


Audiovisuals, Audio Cassette, Box 1


24. Channel 17, Equal Rights Amendment, Women's Movement, 1975
25. Paradoxical Impact, Lisa, 1991
26. Paradoxical Impact of the Cold War on Women's Trade Union, October 1991
27. Rosie the Riveter, Panel Discussion, Undated
28. UE Women's Conference, Helen Quirini Speech, May 15, 1954


Audiovisuals, CDs and DVDs, Box 1


22. Emily Skidmore, Making Room for Many Worlds, Undated
23. Women of Achievement, April 10, 2007
24. Women's Rights, Women Won't Take No for an Answer


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Series 4: Labor Newspapers, 1917-1987

Issues of UE Local 301 News and IUE Local 301 News, the newspapers of Local 301, are available in microfilm, paper, and electronic format in the records of IUE Local 301 (APAP-023).

General Electric Works News; Microfilm, 1917-1960

Reel 1: January, 1917-March 3, 1922
Reel 2: January 6, 1922-June 19, 1925
Reel 3: July 3, 1925-March 16, 1928
Reel 4: April 6, 1928-December 20, 1929
Reel 5: January 3, 1930-December 29, 1939
Reel 6: January 5, 1940-December 29, 1944
Reel 7: January 5, 1945-December 29, 1950
Reel 8: January 5, 1951-December 17, 1954
Reel 9: January 7, 1955-December 22, 1960

Oversized Box 9

Dates for this box are not inclusive. Not all issues for each year are present.

1.UE News, Local 201, Lynn, Massachusetts, 1953
2. Union News; Erie, Pennsylvania, 1954
3. UE Local 107 News, 1954
4. General Electric News; Schenectady, New York. Originals, 1953, 1958-1960, 1966-1971, 1973-1983, 1986-1987

Oversized Box 10

Dates for this box are not inclusive. Not all issues for each year are present.

1. District Three Leader. 1968-1971, 1973-1976, 1978-1985

Oversized Box 11

Dates for this box are not inclusive. Not all issues for each year are present.

1.AFL-CIO News, 1970, 1975, 1978-1982
2. Capitol Area Labor News, 1968-1971, 1973, 1975

Oversized Box 12

1. UE News (National), September 15, 1971-October 18, 1971

Oversized Box 13

1. UE News (National), June 26, 1972-December 15, 1975

Oversized Box 14

1. UE News (National), January 5, 1976-December 5, 1977

Oversized Box 15

1. UE News (National), January 9, 1978-December 3, 1979

Oversized Box 16

1. UE News (National), January 7, 1980-September 13, 1982

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Series 5: General Electric, 1918-2010

Box 1
Folder

1. 2 Day Strike over Health, 2003
2. 13th Pension Check, 2003
3. 40th Anniversary Celebration, Schenectady Works Apprentice Alumni Association, 1941
4. 60th Anniversary Celebration, Schenectady GE Apprentice Alumni Association, 1973
5. 70th Anniversary Celebration, Schenectady GE Apprentice Alumni Association, 1983
6. A.C. Stevens Letter re: Work Stoppage, September 20, 1956
7. AFL-CIO Retirees, 1986, Undated
8. Annual Meeting, Agenda, Report and Notes, 2000, 2008
9. Annual Meeting, Shareholder Proposals, 1977, 1999-2008, 2010, Undated
10. Annual Meeting, News Clips, 1997-1999, 2001-2009, Undated
11. Annual Meeting, Notices and Proxy Statements, 2003, 2005
12-13. Annual Meeting, Speeches, 1983-2003, Undated
14. Annual Reports, 1975-1979
15. Annual Reports, 1982-1983
16. Annual Reports, 1984-1985
17. Annual Reports, 1986-1987
18. Annual Reports, 1988-1989
19. Annual Reports, 1990
20. Annual Reports, 1991
21. Annual Reports, 1992
22. Annual Reports, 1993
23. Annual Reports, 1994
24. Annual Reports, 1995
25. Annual Reports, 1996-1998


Box 2
Folder

1. Annual Reports, 1999-2000
2. Annual Reports, 2001-2002
3. Annual Reports, 2004-2005
4. Annual Reports, 2006
5. Antonelli, Hank, 1994, 1998, 2004, Undated
6. Application and Wage Data, 1967, 1970, 1977, Undated
7. Badges for Employees, Undated
8-9. Benefits for Retirees, 1982-1999, Undated
10. Benefits Pamphlets, 1966, 1970, 1973, 1976-1977
11. Benefits Pamphlets, 1979-1980
12. Benefits Pamphlets, Undated
13. Benefits Update, 1997-2000, Undated
14. Carey, Jim, 1988, 1991, Undated
15. City and State Resolutions about Pensions, Layoffs and GE, 1954, 1986-2004, Undated
16. Class Action, 1955, Undated
17. Class Action 401(K), 2006
18. Class Action- Other Information, 1944-1995
19. Coalition for Pension Security, 1997-1999, Undated
20. Constitution and By-Laws, GE Apprentice Alumni Association, 1951, 1964, 1974
21. Contract Proposal, 1960
22. Correspondence, 1979-1989, Undated
23. Correspondence, 1990-2000
24. Correspondence, 2001-2005, Undated
25. Correspondence, 2006-2007
26. Correspondence, 2008-2010, Undated
27. Current News, 1973-1975
28. Declines in Percentage in Hourly Workers, 1978
29. Directory of Graduates, 50th Anniversary Apprentice Training Courses Schenectady Works, 1951
30. Discrimination Literature, 1954, 1972, 1974, 1978
31. Divorce (Jack Welch), 2002-2003, 2005-2006
32. Employees Community Service Fund, Undated


Box 3
Folder

1. Employees Share Fund, 1972-1977, 1987, Undated
2. Erie Graduate Apprentice, 50th Anniversary, 1960
3. Fast for New York's Working Poor, 2000, Undated
4. GEAA, 1943-1945, Undated
5. GE Apprentice Alumni Association, 1951-1959, 1963-1965, Undated
6. GE Apprentice Alumni Association, 1969-1987
7. GE Contract, 2000
8. GE Corporate Annual Meeting, Independent Board Chairman Proposals and Related Materials, 1997, 1999, 2002-2009, Undated
9. GE During World War II, 1991
10. George, Gail, 2000, 2006, 2008, Undated
11. George, Gail, Correspondence including Helen and Jack Script, 1997-2000
12. George, Gail, Correspondence, 2001-2007, Undated
13. GE- Cartoons, Undated
14. Golden Anniversary Celebration, General Electric Apprentice Alumni Association Schenectady, 1963
15. GE Pensions- Dennis Rocheleau, Union Relations GE, 1991, 1995, 1999-2010, Undated
16. GE Pensions Fight '96, 1994-1996, Undated
17. GE Pensions- Meeting, June 27, 2006
18. GE Pensions- Meeting, June 29, 2005 between GE and Retiree groups, 2005, Undated
19. GE Pension Plan and Appendices, Undated
20. GE Pensions, "The General Electric Pension Plan: Whose Nest Egg?", 2001-2002
21. GE Pensions T.V. Scripts, 1993
22. GE Retirees Justice Fund, 1998-2002, 2007, Undated
23. GE Review, 1918
24. GE Tax Assessment and Schenectady County Citizens Fair Tax Coalition, 1992-1993
25. Hall of Shame- Copies, 1991, 2001, Undated
26. Helen and Jack, 1999-2001, 2008-2009, Undated
27. Helen Quirini Notes, 1986, 1992, 2001, Undated
28. History of GE, 1952-1954, 1978, 1991, Undated
29. History of GE in Schenectady Scrapbook Compiled by Helen Quirini, 2001
30. Horizons, 1980
31. Immelt, Jeff, 2001-2004, 2007


Box 4
Folder

1. Information Fact Sheets about GE Pension Plans, 1969-2004, Undated
2. "Is Mama in a Speed-Up too?": GE, UE, and Representations of Women in the Postwar Workplace, Includes Figures, 1995
3. IUE Background, 1987, Undated
4. IUE Memorandum, 1993, 1997-1999
5. Job Rates at Schenectady 1953, 1965, 1975, Undated
6. Kuykendall, Mary, 1974-1975, Undated
7. Layoffs, 1968, 1982, 1986-1987
8. Layoffs, 1994
9. Letters about Pensions, IUE- GE National Conference Board, Minton-Bywater, 1980, 1983, 1986-1991
10. Letters about Pensions, IUE.- GE National Conference Board, Minton-Bywater, 1992-1997
11. Letters from Immelt, 2007
12. Letters from Welch, 1982-2001
13. Letters to Jeff Immelt from Others, 2001-2002, 2007, Undated
14. Letters to the Editor by Helen Quirini, 1985-2007, Undated
15. Letters to the Editor by Others, 1987, 1991-1995, 1998-2000, 2007, Undated
16. Letters to Welch from Others, 1984-2002, Undated
Life in a Large Manufacturing Plant by Charles M. Ripley, 1919, Cataloged with Special Collections books
17. Local 301 Retirees Communication and Outreach about Pensions, 1987-2010, Undated
18. Memorandum of Settlement between General Electronic Company and IUE, 2003
19-20. Miller, Edna Bailey, 1965-2003, Undated
21. Minutes from Meeting with Division Heads, Undated
22. Mo-Gen Message, 1976, 1978
23. My Letters to Immelt, 2005-2006
24. My Letters to Welch, 1985-1986, 1988, 1990-1991, 1993, Undated
25. Motor Mirror, 1955-1957
26. Negotiations, 1991
27. Negotiations, 1994
28. Negotiations, 1995
29. Negotiations, 1997
30. Negotiations, 2000-2001
31. Negotiations, 2003
32. Negotiations, 2007
33. News at Large, 1972-1973
34. News Clippings about GE Retirees and Pensions, 1946-1953, 1968
35. News Clippings about GE Retirees and Pensions, 1973-1974, 1980, 1983-1989
36. News Clippings about GE Retirees and Pensions, 1990-1999
37. News Clippings about GE Retirees and Pensions, 2000-2003
38. News Clippings about GE Retirees and Pensions, 2005-2009, Undated
39. News Notes for Pensioner, 1998
40. On the Line with Mac Motors, 1970
41. Packet for Retirees during Negotiations with Co. and Union, 1997
42. Panoramic Photographs of Picketing at GE, 2003
43. Panoramic Photographs of Retirees and Workers at Local 301, Undated


Box 5
Folder

1. Panoramic Photographs of Retiree Rally at GE Annual Meeting in North Carolina, 2003
2. Pay Stubs, 1955-1957
3. Pay Stubs, 1958-1959
4. Pay Stubs, 1960-1961
5. Pay Stubs, 1962-1963
6. Pay Stubs, 1964, 1966-1967, 1969-1975
7. Pay Stubs, 1976-1977, 1979-1980, Undated
8. Pay Vouchers, 1945-1946
9. Pension, Age Discrimination Case, 2008
10. "Pension Fund Story: Workers Pay, GE Benefits", 2003, Undated
11. Pension Materials Before Helen Qurini's Retirement, 1954, 1956, 1973-1978, Undated
12. Pension Rights Center, 1986-1995, 2000-2001, 2005-2009, Undated
13. Pension Speeches by Helen Quirini Not Delivered at GE Annual Meetings, 1997, Undated
14. Pension Trust, 1993, 2001, 2003
15. Petitions, 1989, 1991-1992, Undated
16. Photographs of Retirees, 1984, 1986-1989
17. Photographs of Retirees, 1992, 1994-1996
18. Photographs of Retirees, 1997-1999
19. Photographs of Retirees, 2001
20. Photographs of Retirees, 2000-2001, 2003-2004
21. Photographs of Retirees, 2005
22. Photographs of Retirees, 2006-2008
23. Photographs of Retirees at Christmas, 2004, 2006
24. Photographs of Retirees Picketing, 1998
25. Photographs of Retirees Picketing, 2003
26-28. Photographs of Retirees Picketing, Undated
29. Publications, Manufacturing Processes, 1955, 1958, 1974, Undated
30. Quarter Century Club, 1919-1924
31. Quarter Century Club, 1926, 1945, 1964
32. Raise, 1985, 1987-1988, 1991, Undated
33. Raise, 2000
34. Reagan, 1982-1983, 1986-1987, 1989, 2004
35. Reproduced Images from General Electric Foundry from 1925, Undated
36. Retiree News, 1987-1994, Undated
37. Retirees Column, Local 301 News, Written by Helen Quirini, 2001-2002
38. Retirees Rally, 1991
39. Retirees Rally, 1992
40. Retirees Rally, 1995
41. Retirees Rally, 1996


Box 6
Folder

1. Retirees Rally-INF, 2000-2001, Undated
2. Retirees Rally, Meeting and Negotiations, 1990
3. Rules for Lift Truck Operation and Hyster's Lift Truck Operator's Manuel, 1970, 1975
4. Safety Manual, 1943
5. Schenectady Business News, 1987
6. Schenectady Business News, 1988
7. Schenectady Business News, 1989
8. Schenectady Business News, 1990
9. Schenectady Business News, 1991
10. Schenectady Business News, 1993-1997
11. Schenectady Business News, 1998-2000
12. Schenectady Has Guts, Undated
13. Scrapbook, Local 301 Retirees Pension Fund Activities Created by Helen Quirini, ca. 1997
14. Spotlight, 1971-1972
15. Spotlight, 1973-1974
16. Spotlight, 1975-1976
17. Stories of Women Significant in Our Lives Produced and Directed by Gail George, 1998, Undated
18-19. Suggestions from Helen Quirini, 1942-1945
20-21. Suggestions from Helen Quirini, 1947-1969
22. Suggestions from Helen Quirini, 1974
23. Survey of GE Retirees, 1993- Restricted
24. Time Standards, 1954
25. War Production Council, March 28, 1944
26. Work Practices and Employees Manuals, 1926, 1972, Undated
27. War Loan and Blood Drives, 1944, Undated
28-31. Welch, Jack, 1985-1988, 1991-2009, Undated
32. Working at GE, 2005
33. WRGB Community Leader Ascertainment Meeting, 1994


Oversized Box 1
Folder

12. GE Apprentice Alumni Posters for Dinner Dance, 1943, 1951
13. General Electric 75th Anniversary Issue of the Schenectady Union-Star, 1953
14. World War II Activities at General Electric in Candid Camera, 1944


Oversized Box 3
Folder

3. GE Pensioners' Picket Sign, Undated


Oversized Box 7


Buttons and Ribbons, Including Ones About Pension Rights, 1994, Undated


Oversized Box 8


T-Shirts, Including Ones About General Electric Retirees, Undated


Flat File 1


Poster Display of GE Retirees Picketing in Schenectady, 2003-2006


Audiovisuals, VHS Tapes, Box 5


64. City Council Resolution, GE, Undated
65. City Council Meeting on GE, March 26, 2007
66. Company Town (Helen Quirini), Undated
67. Frankly Speaking, GE Pension, April 10, 2000


Audiovisuals, VHS Tapes, Box 6


68. Gail George talks about Communicating through Performance Art, Undated
69. GE Annual Meeting, Picketing, Schenectady, April 27, 2005
70. GE Annual Meeting, Plantgate-Demo, April 21, 1999
71. GE Annual Meeting, Rally, April 2003
72. GE Demonstration, June 15, 1995
73. GE Benefits Seminar, November 13-15, 1991
74. GE Global Success, American Tragedy, Undated
75. GE Locomotive Co, World War II, Undated
76. GE Medicare PLUS, Undated
77. GE Picketing, May 19, 1994
78. GE Retirees, September 24, 1994
79. GE Retirees, June 24, 2001
80. Greed Pension, Helen Quirini, April 20, 2001


Audiovisuals, VHS Tapes, Box 7


81. Hearing, Pension BM Karen, etc, September 22, 1999
82. Helen and Jack, November 16, 1999
83. Jack Welch on Retirement, September 16, 2002
84. M's Ds, Performance Art, Undated
85. Quirini, GE Speech, 301 Pensions, Undated
86. Rally at Schenectady GE, April 18, 2002
87. Rally at Schenectady GE, April 17, 2003
88. Rally for GE Retirees, Justice Fund, 1999
89. Retiree Rally, 2000
90. Retirees Rally, 2001
91. Retirees Rally, Justice Fund, June 18, 1998
92. Retirees Rally, Schenectady, April 19, 2001
93. Retirees Rally, April 10, 2001


Audiovisuals, Audio Cassettes, Box 1


29. Adrian Braetens (Marion), Undated
30. Bessie Hunt and Edna Miller Interview on GE, by Gerald Zahavi and Elizabeth Griffin, August 24, 1992
31. Dom Pitucci, July 19, 1999
32. Donald Dietz, July 23, 1999
33. Edna Miller, January 25, 1998
34. Hank Antonelli, May 6, 1998
35. Oral History Association Meeting, GE Project, Cleveland, Ohio, October 16, 1992
36. Lucy and Jim Conley, Undated
37. Medicaid Seminar, Undated
38-39. Ralph Boyd, July 20, 1999


Audiovisuals, Audio Cassettes, Box 2


40. Retirement Party, Edna Miller, September 13, 1975


Audiovisuals, CDs and DVDs, Box 1


25. Anne P./Helen Rally, 2007
26. CDC Retiree Leadership Meeting, March 15, 2007
27. Frankly Speaking, September 24, 2009
28. Gail George, Bennington Center, August 22, 1998
29. Gail George Talks, Undated
30. GE Annual Report, 2003
31. Info, 2005, 2004
32. GE Pensioners Rally, April 20, 2006
33. GE Pension Rally, April 19, 2007
34. GE Rally, April 17, 2008
35. GE Retirees, March 15, 2007
36. Helen and Gail on Frank Duci Program, July 31, 2001
37. Helen and Jack, 1999
39. Justice Fund, September 29, 2006
40. Pension Plan, 2003
41. Pensions, GE, Undated
42. Rallies, Undated
43. Retiree Meeting, March 15, 2007
44. Retirees Meeting, May 15, 2008
45. Wizards of Schenectady, Dr. C. Guy Saints and his Flying Machine, 2007
46. Wizards of Schenectady, C. Guy Saints, January 1, 2008


Audiovisuals, Floppy Disks


1. AARP Files, Undated
2. PC Medical Data, Undated


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Series 6: Community Activism, 1898-2010
Subseries 1: Human Rights, 1962-2005

Box 1
Folder

1. Affirmative Action, September 24, 1980
2. Agendas, Minutes, and Supplemental Materials, 1968, 1971-1974
3. Agendas, Minutes, and Supplemental Materials, 1975
4. Agendas, Minutes, and Supplemental Materials, 1976
5. Agendas, Minutes, and Supplemental Materials, 1977
6. Agendas, Minutes, and Supplemental Materials, 1978
7. Agendas, Minutes, and Supplemental Materials, 1979
8. Agendas, Minutes, and Supplemental Materials, 1980
9. Agendas, Minutes, and Supplemental Materials, 1981
10. Agendas, Minutes, and Supplemental Materials, 1982
11. Agendas, Minutes, and Supplemental Materials, 1983
12. Agendas, Minutes, and Supplemental Materials, 1984
13. Agendas, Minutes, and Supplemental Materials, 1985
14. Agendas, Minutes, and Supplemental Materials, 1986
15. Agendas, Minutes, and Supplemental Materials, 1987
16-17. Agendas, Minutes, and Supplemental Materials, 1988
18. Agendas, Minutes, and Supplemental Material, 1989-1990
19. Annual Reports, 1970-1972, 1975-1977
20. Annual Reports and Budget, 1979-1980
21. Annual Reports, 1981, 1984, 1986
22. Articles and Clippings, 1967-1991
23. "Black History Month: Toward a Global Perspective in Education," 1984
24. The Capital District Coalition of Conscience: A Dedication to Martin Luther King and Supplemental Material, 1979-1990
25. "Children in Need: Investment Strategies for the Educationally Disadvantaged," Pamphlet, 1987
26. Civil Rights: A National, Not a Special Interest, June 25, 1981
27. Church of the Creator, Schenectady, "Jews Rule America" and "Declaration of Independence from Jewish Tyranny," May 9, 1983
28. Committee to Combat Racism and Anti-Semitism, 1982-1984 (1 of 2)



Box 2
Folder

1. Committee to Combat Racism and Anti-Semitism, 1982-1984 (2 of 2)
2. Concerned for the Hungry-Flyer and Pamphlets, Undated
3. Coping with Vandalism: Task Force Report to the Board of the Education, March 1977
4. "The Dialogue Journal," 1967
5. Dissemination of Policy, Undated
6. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, May 31, 1986
7. Executive Committee Meeting Minutes, 1981-1982
8. Executive Director Expectations, Undated
9. Father Girzone, 1973, 1979, 1990-2005
10. "Fifth Amendment Today," Notes-1965
11. Friendship Baptist Church Hearing, Correspondence and Clippings, 1982, 1984
12. "From Jumpstreet," December 17, 1982, January 12, 1983
13. Giardina, James- Clippings, Obituary, 1976
14. Handwritten Notes, Undated
15. Housing-Correspondence and Article, 1970, February 12, 1971
16. "Ideas on Poverty and Welfare"- Helen Qurini, Undated
17. Ku Klux Klan, 1980-1981
18. Law, Order & Justice Center, Fall 1982, Undated
19. "A Layman's View of the Functioning of Law, Order, and Justice in Schenectady," Summer 1971
20. "A Lover's Quarrel with my Native Land," March 12, 1967
21. Magazines in Regard to Martin Luther King, 1968, 1969
22-23. March 19th Coalition, 1992-1998
24. March on Washington Committee, 1983-1984
25. March on Washington Program, August 28, 1963
26-28. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration, 1980-1992
29. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration-Pamphlets and Programs, 1976-1991
30-32. Mont Pleasant High School, 1969, 1972-1973
33-36. Mont Pleasant High School Hearings, February 29-March 1, 1972
37-38. NAACP, 1995-2002
39. National Symposium of Nonviolence, November 9-11, 1989
40. New York Teachers and IUE Newsletters, January 10, 1982, January 1989



Box 3
Folder

1. Newsletter and Supplement, 1972, January-February 1974, 1982-1986
2. Outreach Listening Team and Listening Circles-1983, Undated
3. Our Black Prisons, July 1981
4. Pamphlets, 1962-1981, Undated
5. Poverty and Public Policy Conference, 1996
6. Prison Alternatives, 1981
7. Probation Project, Undated
8. Report on Schenectady County Jail, 1971-1972
9. Schenectady City School District, Equal Employment and Educational Opportunities Committee, 1982, 1985, Undated
10. Schenectady County Citizen's Welfare Advisory Committee, Correspondence, Reports, and News Clippings, 1972
11. Schenectady County Civil Service Commission, Affirmative Action Plan, 1979-1980
12. Schenectady County Voter Education and Registration Committee-Agendas, Minutes, Poster, and Pamphlets, 1972, 1974, 1984-1986
13. Service to Families in Violence, July 1986
14. State of New York Executive Department-Division of Human Rights, Undated
15. Statement on Affirmative Action for Equal Employment Opportunities, February 1973
16. Task Force on Health, Aging, and Handicapped, 1986-1988
17. Teacher's Resource Manual on Martin Luther King Jr., 1988
18. "These Americans Died for Freedom"-Fan, Undated
19. Threat of Neo-Nazis and the KKK to Minorities and Others, 1981
20. Reports and Clippings on Education, 1981-1988
21. Resolution 107, May 11, 1965
22. Resolutions, Correspondence, and Clippings, 1971-1972, December 4, 1974
23. "State of Human Rights on New York State Conference," March 25, 1985
24. Welfare Documents and Clippings, 1968, 1983, Undated



Oversized Box 3
Folder

4. News Coverage of the March on Washington and the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 1963, 1968-1969


Oversized Box 17


Banner Commemorating March on Washington, 1963


Audiovisuals, VHS Tapes, Box 8


94. Father Girzone, 1994
95. Hamilton Hill Forum, March 1, 2002


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Series 6: Community Activism, 1898-2010
Subseries 2: YWCA, 1898-2009

Box 1
Folder

1. Action Audit Committee, Institutional Racism, 1980
2. Ad Hoc Committee, 1986-1987, Undated
3. Affirmative Action Program, 1993
4. Agency Profile and Assessment, May 1968, June 17, 1980, Undated
5. Agenda, November 11, 1975
6. Agenda and Public Policy Priorities, November 6, 1997
7. Agendas and Supplemental Material, August 9, 1995
8. Agendas and Supplemental Material, September 1996
9. Agendas, Minutes, and Financials, 1966-1978
10. Agendas, Minutes, and Financials, 1969-1976
11. Agendas, Minutes, and Financials, 1974-1978
12. Agendas, Minutes, and Financials, 1978-1979
13. Agendas, Minutes, and Financials, 1980-1984
14. Agendas, Minutes, Supplemental Material, 1971-1978
15-16. Agendas, Minutes, and Supplemental Material, 1980-1982
17. Agendas, Minutes, and Supplemental Material, October 18, 1994
18. Agendas, Minutes, and Supplementary Material, April 29, 1996
19. Annual Report, 1990
20. Annual Report Booklets, 2008-2009
21. Annual Reports-Schenectady Branch, 1978-1982, 1985
22-23. Annual Reports, 1983-1997
24. Annual Statistics, October 31, 1980
25. Application for Executive Director, 1980-1982
26. Articles, Flyers, Handbills, and Agendas, 1946-1974
27. Association Review Sheets, Schenectady Branch, 1980
28. "A Tentative Proposal to the Schenectady YWCA", January 14, 1975
29. Awards, May 22, 1985, December 6, 1986
30. Balance Sheets, 1990-1992
31. Balance Sheets, 1991-1992
32. "Bloom Where you are Planted"-Lisa Kannenberg, 1991
33. Brochures and Pamphlets, 1954-1981
34. By-Laws and Constitution Changes-Schenectady Branch, February 16, 1994
35. Cards, October 1, 1946, March 4, 1983, 2009, Undated
36. Centennial Article, April 28, 1998
37. Centennial Celebration-Agendas, Minutes, and Supplemental Material, 1985-1986
38. Certificate of Non-Discriminatory Policy, July 24, 1973
39. Child Care, Reproductive Choice, Domestic Violence, Racism, 1997-1999
40. Christmas Newsletter, 1971
41. Coalition for Women-Minutes, Agendas, and Correspondence, 1978
42. Committees-April 1953, 1965, June 1973, Undated
43. Committees and Objectives, 1976-1977
44. Constitution and By-Laws, 1970, March 29, 1980, March 25, 1992
45. Constitution and By-Laws, 1980, 1994
46. Correspondence, 1955-2009


Box 2
Folder

1. "Dialogue in Action," Schenectady Branch-Planning Material, 1966, 1968, Undated
2. Dix, Georgetta, February 7, 2005, February 1, 2005, Undated
3. Domestic Violence and Supplemental Materials, 1977-1981, 1997-1998
4. Domestic Violence-Battered Women Shelter, 1977-1982
5. Domestic Violence-Clippings, Reports, and Supplemental Materials, 1977-1981
6. Domestic Violence-Legislation and Supplemental Materials, 1978, Undated
7. "Eliminating Racism"-Miller, Edna, Undated
8. Elizabeth Cady Stanton Foundation Newsletter, Winter 1982
9. Empowering Women, Eliminating Racism, Fall 2006, Undated
10. Establishing A Women's Shelter: Objectives, Undated
11. "Examining your Community," June 1968
12. "Fact Sheet" for Buzz Group, October 21, 1956
13. Fifteenth Annual Tribute for Women, May 6, 1994
14. Financials, May 1968, 1970-1972, 1979-1981, 1981-1983
15. Financials, Undated
16. Financials and Minutes, 1989-1990
17. Financials and Women Worker Sheet, 1985-1986, Undated
18. Firearm Legislation Opinion, Undated
19. Flyers, May 3, 1982, 1993, Undated
20. "Forming a Committee," Undated
21. Functions of President and Executive Director, May 1973
22. Funding Patterns, 1978-1980
23. Global Awareness Program, May 30, 1990
24. Guides for Participation, 1967
25. Hagbom, Kathleen, 1977, June 25, 1993, Undated
26. Haile, Bess, December 1, 1973, Undated
27. Handwritten Notes, December 2, 1981, Undated
28. Helen Quirini's Involvement in the Local YWCA, 1989, Undated
29. "Helping Ourselves Means Education" (HOME), 1986-1987
30. History of Mary Hill House, 1992
31. History of YWCA, Undated
32. "Hot Flashes" Newsletters, Heckman, Miriam, November 1971-May 1974
33. Housing, Undated
34. Improving Standard of Living, Undated
35. "In Caaase Yawl Ever Git to Dallas," Undated
36. Inclusiveness, Undated
37. In-Service Training, Houston Branch, May 1979
38. International Study Program, Undated
39. Job Application Informational, Undated
40. Job Description, Schenectady Branch, March 1993
41. Join the YWCA, Undated
42. Legislation Highlights, July 1996
43. Legislation on Child Care, February 9, 1999
44. Letter, Notes, Residence Regulations, February 1973, March 9, 1973, Undated
45. Look Beneath the Surface of your Community, Undated
46. Membership Policies, 1977
47. Memos and Correspondence, 1977
48. Minutes, 1970-1973
49. Minutes, May 28, 2008
50. Minutes and Agency Historical Timeline, April 6, 1995, June 15, 1995
51. Minutes and Committee Handouts, April 12, 1982
52. Minutes and Supplementary Materials, 1979-1981
53. Moment of Truth on Credit Costs, March 12, 1969
54. "Mother I'm Here" Program, 1988, Undated
55. National Convention, April 21-27, 1955, March-April 1979, May 17-22, 1979
56. National Convention, April 24-29, 1967
57. National Convention on Racial Justice, June 15, 1957
58. National Convention Proceedings and Workbooks, 1945-1955
59. 28th National Convention Report and Supplement, May 1979, November 2, 1979
60. "National YWCA Emphases for 1964-1967," April 20-25, 1964
61. National YWCA Week-Pamphlet, April 22-28, 1984
62. "A New Century to Go," 1955
63-64. News Clippings, 1898, 1928-2009, Undated
65. Newsletter, 1976, 1977
66. New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, Summer 1996
67. "No Man is an Island"-Songbook, Undated
68. Notes on Budget, 1982
69. Organization Endorsement Form, April 9, 1995
70. "Our Voices," Battered Women Police Handbook, 2004-2005
71. Outline on Purpose and Function, 1953-1981


Box 3
Folder

1. Pamphlets, 1955-2009, Undated [gaps]
2. Photocopied Photographs, 1945, Undated
3. "The Past is Prelude: Fifty Years of Social Action in the YWCA," 1963
4. Proceedings: 20th Century Convention, April 21-27, 1955
5. Pregnant Teen/Young Mother Program, August 1981, Undated
6. President's Report, February 12, 1980
7. Program Schedules, 1986-1993, 1996, 1998, 1998
8-9. Programs, 1951-1994
10. Programs, Holiday Festival, and Flower Show, 1970, 1977-1979, 1988
11. Programs in Action, 1983
12. Public Affairs Committee, Agendas and Minutes, 1964-1965
13. Public Policy Bulletins, November 1994-November 1997
14. "The Purpose Widens: 1947-1967"-Mary S. Sims, 1969
15. Regional Conference, May 1967
16. Regional Conferences, 1957
17. Registration Procedures and Building Policies, May 1980
18. Religion, March 24, 1965, Undated
19. Reminisces of a YWCA Worker-Anna Arnold Hedgeman, Undated
20. Reports, 1956, 1966, 1979, Undated
21. Responsibilities of YWCA Vice President-Draft, Undated
22. Review, Spring-Summer 1999
23. Taylor, Rowie, November 12, 2008, Undated
24. "Safe at Home: Domestic Training"-Conference Materials, 1994
25. Salaries, 1991
26. Salute to "Today's Woman"-Booklet, April 1987
27. Seasonal Schedules, Schenectady Branch, 1973-1974, Spring 1977-Winter 1981
28. Second Annual Brotherhood Observance-Card, 1957
29. Selection of Chairs for Standing Committee, June 1, 1979
30. "Sing Along the Way"-Song Booklet, 1952
31. Solicitation Tips and Instructions, Undated
32. Staff List Correspondence, Notes, 1956-1980 [gaps]
33. Step and Range Salary Administration Program Act, Undated
34. Summary of Findings, Undated
35. Sunday Morning, Undated
36. "Teach our Dollars to Make More Sense"-Conference Materials, 1969
37. Timeline, Undated
38. Touching Shoulders in the Home, Undated
39. United Way Profile, Undated
40. Vigorettes, Schenectady Branch, Finance Reports, and Supplemental Material, 1955-1957
41. Vigorettes, Schenectady Branch, Minutes, 1955-1960
42. "What We are About: Mission of the YWCA," 1980-1990, December 31, 1987
43. "Who's on the Ballot?" 1966, 1968
44. Woman Talk, 1968-1974, 1977, 1980-1981, 1986
45. Woman Talk Guest Book, 1967
46. Woman Talk, Schenectady Branch, Financials and Consumer Education, February-March 1969, Undated
47-49. Woman Talk, Schenectady Branch, Minutes, Newsletters, and Clippings, 1967-1974
50. Woman Talk, Schenectady Branch, Photos, December 1970, Undated
51. Women's Group Material, Schenectady Branch, 1945-1946, 1955-1958
52. The Woman's Press, January 1946, February 1946
53. Women of Vision-Includes Notes, 1985-1993 [gaps]
54. Women of Vision Award, Correspondence, News Clippings, Programs, 1970-1974, 1988-1993, 2000
55. Women of Vision Award Nomination, 1985-1987
56. "Women's Liberation Day"-Schenectady Branch, 1970, August 1970, 1974
57. Women's Liberation Day, Schenectady, August 26, 1970
58. Young Adult Committee, 1955-1957
59. Young Adult Council, 1955-1974


Box 4
Folder

1. The YWCA Advances Women's Rights, Undated
2. The YWCA and the United Fund-How to Spend Money, September 24-29, 1972
3. The YWCA Bumper Sticker, Undated
4. YWCA Card, Undated
5. YWCA Exchange, October 1974, 1980-1982, Winter 1986
6. YWCA Facts, Undated
7. YWCA Involvement, Undated
8. YWCA Magazine, June 1967, February 1970, January 1971, December 1973
9. YWCA News, 1983, 1988, 1990-1992
10. YWCA News, Summer 1993, Fall 1993, Spring 1994
11. YWCA "On the Move," March 17, 1995
12. YWCA Pins, Undated
13. YWCA Public Priorities, Undated
14. YMCA Tribute to Women-Photographs, 1994


Audiovisuals, VHS Tapes, Box 8


96. YWCA Stories, Undated


Audiovisuals, Audio Cassettes, Box 2


41. RS Dime, YWCA, December 1975
42. Women Talk, 1968
43. Women Talk, 1974
44. Women Talk, Undated


Audiovisuals, 8mm Films


10. 46th Convention, Vigorettes, Mary Hall, Undated


Audiovisuals, Reel-to-Reel Tapes


15. Brotherhood, 1957
16. First Tape, YWCA, Undated


Audiovisuals, CDs and DVDs, Box 1


47. Dix, Christ is the Answer, Undated
48. Georgetta Dix, Refreshing Springs Church, Undated
49. YWCA Promotional Video, Undated
50. YWCA Women of Achievement, March 22, 2007


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Series 6: Community Activism, 1898-2010
Subseries 3: Day Care, 1953-2005

Box 1
Folder

1. Antos, Susan- Correspondence with Greater Upstate Law Project, Survey Forms, Schenectady Child Care Services Program Review, 1993, Undated
2. Assorted Materials Related to Day Care, Legislation, Pamphlets, Correspondence, 1992-1994
3. Assorted Newsletters, Correspondence, Clippings, 1987-1988
4. Bills and Legislation Regarding Health Care, 1984-1985, Undated
5. Capital District Child Care Coordinating Council- First Annual Dinner Program, 1985
6. Child Care Legislation, New York State Assembly Task Force on Women Issues Report, Newsletters, 1987, Undated
7. Child Care Worker Salary Survey, 1984, Undated
8. Child Day Care Council- Pamphlets, Newsletters, 1984-1987, Undated
9-10. Clippings, Articles, 1973-1995, Undated
11. Committee Information Brochures, Evaluation Reports, Management Training Pamphlets, 1974-1985, Undated
12. Community Coordinated Child Care- Clippings, Reports, Related Materials, 1972, 1974, 1977-1978, Undated
13. Community Coordinated Child Care- Correspondence and Background Information, 1979-1980, 1986
14. Community Coordinated Child Care- Program Guide and Resources from the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Office of Child Development, 1971
15. Consolidated Service Plan for Schenectady County Department of Social Services, First Draft, 1983
16-17. Correspondence, 1983-1996, Undated
18. Correspondence Regarding Funding, Notes, Meeting Minutes, Testimony, 1985, 1986, Undated
19. Council, Center Facts, Pamphlets, Correspondence, 1973-1984, Undated
20. Council, Clippings, 1982, 1984-1985
21. Day Care Funding, County Statistics, Allocation and Subsidy Information, 1991-1992, Undated
22. Dix, Georgetta, Obituaries and Memorials, 1970-2005, Undated
23. Department of Social Services Administrative Directives, Memos, Correspondence, 1991-1992, Undated
24. Department of Social Services Annual Report, 1984
25. Department of Social Services Notice of Emergency Adoption Legislation, 1990
26. Early Childhood Task Force- Correspondence, Agenda, Mission Statement, Meeting Minutes, Clippings, 1970-1996
27. "Employed Mothers and Child Care"- U.S. Department of Labor Pamphlet, 1953
28. Financing, Media Folder, Correspondence, Financial Information, Clippings, Pamphlets, Memos and Notes, 1978, 1980-1986, Undated
29. Financial Records, By-Laws, Correspondence, Press Releases, Day Care Directory, Clippings, 1985-1986, Undated
30. Fliers, Pamphlets - 1985-1991, Undated
31. "A Forum on Child Care and Adult Care" Conference Materials, Executive Summary, 1991, Undated
32. Funding and Day Care in Schenectady, 1970-1982, Undated
33. Handwritten Notes, 1983-1995, Undated
34. Hearings, Testimonials, Correspondence, 1974, 1983, Undated
35. Helen Quirini's Testimonies to Assorted Committees, Drafts, Notes 1985-1986, 1990, 1991, Undated
36. Human Services Planning Council- Child Care Needs Assessment for Schenectady County, 1990
37. Initiatives Proposal- Notes, Drafts, 1983-1984, Undated
38. Legislation- Correspondence, Newsletters, 1982-1984, Undated
39. Legislation- Department of Social Services, Correspondence, Clippings, Reports, Testimonies, 1983-1984, Undated
40. Legislation- Reports, Testimonies, Newsletters, 1983, 1984
41. Legislation and Legislative Conference Reports, Correspondence, 1984, 1988, 1990, 1992
42. Letters, Correspondence, Clippings, Notes, 1985-1986, Undated
43. Letters to Assemblymen in Support of Increased Day Care Funding, 1986
44. Maps, 1986, Undated
45. Meeting Minutes, Agendas, Notes, 1983-1984, Undated
46. Meeting Minutes, Resources and Needs Report, Clippings, Correspondence, 1985, Undated
47. Newsletters, Assorted Publications on New York State Day Care, 1985-1994
48. New York Children's Health Insurance for Lifelong Development Program Packet, Child Care Development Block Grant Draft Plan, Correspondence and Related Materials, 1989, 1991, Undated - RESTRICTED



Box 2
Folder

1. New York State Child Care Coordinating Council- Agendas and Minutes, 1986, Undated
2. New York State Child Care Coordinating Council and the Schenectady Day Care Council- Correspondence, Briefing Papers, Legislation Information, 1983, 1985
3. New York State Child Care Coordinating Council- Correspondence, Financial Records, By-Laws, 1980, 1983-1986, Undated
4. New York State Child Care Coordinating Council- Correspondence, Policies, Minutes, Conference Information, Legislation Discussion and Notes, 1985, Undated
5. New York State Child Care Coordinating Council- Minutes, Reports, Correspondence, 1983-1984, Undated
6. New York State Child Care Coordinating Council- "Survey of Characteristics of Families Using Child Day Care", 1980
7. New York State Executive Budget, Statistical and Narrative Summary of the Executive Budget, 1991, Undated
8. New York State Senate Standing Committee on Child Care, Chairman's Report, 1986
9. Meeting Minutes of Assorted Groups, 1993, 1994, Undated
10. Parent's Guide to Day Care Publications, 1989, Undated
11. Personnel Reports, Minutes, Agendas, Correspondence, 1985, 1986, Undated
12. "Preschool: A Therapeutic Approach for Working with Children and their Families"- Conference Sponsored by Christ Church Day Care Center, Articles, Surveys, Notes and Conference Materials, 1987-1993, Undated
13. "Public Day Care in Schenectady County; An Examination of Cost Effectiveness Issues in Four Centers" Report, 1982
14. Refreshing Springs Day Care- Audit Reports, Curriculum, Budget Material, 1980, 1992-1994, Undated
15. Refreshing Springs Day Care- Event Program, Fact Sheet, Undated
16. Refreshing Springs Day Care- Financial Statement, Memo and Resume for Job Application, Notes, 1989, 1994-1995, Undated
17. Refreshing Springs Day Care- Internal Correspondence, Event Fliers, Clippings, 1970-2002, Undated
18. Regulations and Guidelines, Reports, Resource Directory, Correspondence, 1981-1987, Undated
19. Reports, Legislation on Reimbursement and Other Topics, 1983, 1985
20. Reports, Parent Guide to Day Care Homes Information Packet, Schenectady Department of Social Services, 1985-1986, Undated
21. Response to Child Care Legislation, Memorandum of Opposition, 1985, Undated
22. Schenectady Child Care Council- Budget and Reimbursement, Correspondence, Reports, Legislation, Notes, Clippings, 1981-1991, Undated
23. Schenectady Child Care Council- Correspondence and Packet of Requests and Suggestions Sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Regarding Nutrition and Budget, Notes, 1984, Undated
24. Schenectady Child Care Council- Correspondence with U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1984, Undated
25. Schenectady Child Care Council- Minutes, Correspondence, Budget Materials, 1984-1985, Undated
26. Schenectady Child Care Council- Nutrition Program, Correspondence with Congressman Samuel Stratton, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Notes, Budgets, 1984, Undated
27. Schenectady County "Annual Implementation Report of the Consolidated Services Plan," Draft, 1986
28. Schenectady County "Annual Implementation Report of the Consolidated Services Plan," Draft, 1987
29. Schenectady County Budget and Welfare, Correspondence, "Welfare to Work" Employment Program, 1995-1996, 1998, Undated
30. Schenectady County Child Care Council- Correspondence with Commissioner of the Department of Social Services Richard Staszak, Budget Information, 1990-1992, Undated
31. Schenectady County Day Care Pamphlets, Helen Quirini's Chairperson Reports, Assorted Fliers, 1970-1985, Undated
32. Schenectady County JOBS Plan, Department of Social Services- Correspondences, Day Care Provider Instructions, 1990-1992, Undated
33. Schenectady County Day Care Contract- Correspondence with Refreshing Springs, Christ Church Day Care Centers, Notes, Contract, 1982, 1984-1985, Undated
34. Schenectady Day Care Council- Advisory Board, Poverty Guidelines, Budget Information, Correspondence - 1979, 1983-1985, Undated
35. Schenectady Day Care Council and the New York Child Care Coordinating Center- Correspondence, Minutes, Annotated Drafts, Speech and Writings by Helen Quirini, 1984-1985, Undated
36. Schenectady Day Care Council- Budget Materials, Correspondence, Minutes, 1983-1986, Undated
37. Schenectady Day Care Council "Child Care Services Directory" 1980, 1985
38. Schenectady Day Care Council- Notes and Speeches, 1984, 1985, 2002, Undated
39. Schenectady Day Care Council- United Way Task Force Report on Child Care, Correspondence, Reports, Surveys, 1984, 1985, Undated
40. Schenectady Early Childhood Center Proposal- Drafts, Correspondence, Clippings, 1990-1991, Undated
41. Staszak, Richard- Commissioner of the Department of Social Services, Correspondence, 1987, 1988
42. State Funding Materials, Correspondence, Notes, Budgets, 1991-1993, Undated
43. Statistics on Day Care Fees and Attendance, 1992-1994, Undated
44. Testimonies to the Senate Committee on Day Care, 1985, 1986
45. Testimonies and Related Material, 1991-1993, Undated
46. Transportation Correspondence, Notes, 1984, Undated
47. U.S. Department of Labor- "Community Solutions for Child Care" Conference Report, 1979
48. Welfare and Child Care- Welfare Reform, Reports, Fliers, Correspondence, 1994, 1997, Undated


Oversized Box 7


Buttons and Ribbons, Including Ones About Day Care, Undated


Oversized Box 18
Folder

1. Something to Believe In, Refreshing Spring Day Care Center, Written by Frances Grant in Collaboration with Georgetta Dix, 1973


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Series 6: Community Activism, 1928-2001
Subseries 4: Schenectady County Development and Consumerism, 1969-2007

Box 1
Folder

1. Better Neighborhoods Inc., Annual Reports, 1969-1984
2. Better Neighborhoods Inc., Board of Directors, 1971-1984
3. Better Neighborhoods Inc., Brochures, 1970-1972, Undated
4. Better Neighborhoods Inc., By-Laws, 1972
5. Better Neighborhoods Inc., Correspondence, 1970-1986, Undated
6. Better Neighborhoods Inc., Hamilton Hall, 1981, Undated
7. Better Neighborhoods Inc., News Clippings, 1971-1994
8. Better Neighborhoods Inc., Quirini Membership Certification and Bond, 1971-1977
9. Better Neighborhoods Inc., Quirini Photograph, Undated
10. Better Neighborhoods Inc., Quirini's Notes, 1971
11. CARD By-Laws, Meeting Agendas, and Letters, 2000-2002
12. CARD Petition Against Glenville Energy Park, 2002
13. City of Schenectady IDA Background Materials, 1998
14. City of Schenectady IDA Board Meeting, 1999-2000
15. Correspondence with Fred Ross, 1990-1998
16. County Court House, 2001
17. CPR Coordinating Committee, Meeting Minutes and Agenda, 1999-2000
18. CPR Correspondence, 1998-2001
19. CPR Mission and Members, 1998
20. CPR News, 1998-2001
21. CPR Petitions, 1998, Undated
22. CPR Response to Metroplex By-Laws, 1999
23. CPR Statement and Speeches, 1998-2003
24. CPR Website, August 18, 1998
25. Gazette Buildings, Correspondence, 1999-2000
26. Gazette Buildings, Lawsuit to Save Gazette Buildings, 2000
27. Gazette Buildings, Petitions, Flyers and Lawsuit to Save Gazette Buildings, Undated
28. Gazette Buildings, Photographs, 2000
29. Housing Advocates, Catholic Charities 1983 Memorandum
30. IDA Correspondence, 1998-2002
31. IDA Fiscal Policy Institute, 1992-1998
32. IDA Introduction, 1998
33. Introduction to the Universal Utility Service Act, Undated
34. March 19th Coalition, 1998
35. Metroplex Agenda, Meeting Minutes and Resolutions, 1999-2002
36. Metroplex Annual Reports and Financial Statements, 2000-2001
37. Metroplex Board Handbook, Undated
38. Metroplex By-Laws, 1998-1999
39. Metroplex, Correspondence with Senator Hugh Farley, 1998
40. Metroplex Formation in New York Legislation, 1997-1998
41. Metroplex, George Robertson, 1998-2004
42-43. Metroplex, IDA's 1999
44. Metroplex, Meeting Regarding Metroplex Bonding Ability, 2000
45. Metroplex, Opposition to Formation, 1998
46. Metroplex, Proposed Amendments, 1998-1999
47. Metroplex, Quirini's Application to Board, 1998
48. Metroplex, Quirini's Notes, 2002-2004
49. Metroplex, Robert Schulz, 1998
50. New York State Coalition for Action on Home Energy, Undated
51. New York State Consumer Protection Board, 1997
52. News Clippings, Brandywine Industrial Park, 1999
53. News Clippings, Gazette Building, 1999-2000
54. News Clippings, Glenville Power Plant, 2002
55. News Clippings, IDA, 1989-2002
56. News Clippings, Metroplex Cartoon, 1998
57. News Clippings, Schenectady Redevelopment, January-June 1998
58. News Clippings, Schenectady Redevelopment, July-December 1998
59. News Clippings, Schenectady Redevelopment, 1999
60. News Clippings, Schenectady Redevelopment, 2000-2006
61. Niagara Mohawk, Annual Report, 1990-1993
62. Niagara Mohawk, Century Wagon School Safety Program, 1986


Box 2
Folder

1. Niagara Mohawk, Consumer Advisory Council Meeting Minutes and Notes, 1984-1989
2. Niagara Mohawk, Consumer Advisory Council Ten Year Report, 1977-1988
3. Niagara Mohawk, Consumer Affairs Department Correspondence, 1985-1988
4. Niagara Mohawk, Frontier Region Bi-Monthly Reading, 1988
5. Niagara Mohawk, Fuel Adjustment Clause Intervention by Local 301, IUE and other Unions, 1982
6. Niagara Mohawk, News Clippings, 1983-1994
7. Niagara Mohawk, Petition Against Pilot Light Services, 1999-Undated
8. Niagara Mohawk, Power Choice Settlement Correspondence, Resolution and News Clippings, 1996-1997
9. Niagara Mohawk, Power Choice Settlement Petition, Undated
10. Niagara Mohawk, Power Choice Settlement, Reaction from Seniors, 1997-1998, Undated
11. Niagara Mohawk, Publication, 1985-1989
12. Niagara Mohawk, Reducing Plan, 1990
13. Niagara Mohawk, Self-Assessment Plan Summary, 1989
14. Niagara Mohawk, Summary of News Clippings, 1988-1992
15. Niagara Mohawk, Wurlitzer Service Study, 1988
16. NYPIRG Citizen Alliance, Gas Bill Press Release, 1983
17. Petition to Rescind County Sales Tax, 2001
18. Power Plant, Certification Review Process for Major Electric Generating Facilities, Undated
19. Power Plant, Connect the Dot a Common Cause Publication, Undated
20. Power Plant, Correspondence, 2002
21. Power Plant, Quirini's Notes, Undated
22. Schenectady, 2000
23. Schenectady County Economic Development Advisory Board Action Plan, 1997-1998


Box 3
Folder

1. Schenectady County IDA Meeting Agendas and Reports, 1999-2002
2. Schenectady County Legislature Agendas, 1998-1999
3. Schenectady Downtown Redevelopment, Previous Plans, 1974, Undated
4. Schenectady Economic Development Corporation, 1998-1999
5. Schenectady Master Planning Process, 1998-2002
6. Task Force on Alternative Housing, Meeting Minutes and Agendas, 1988
7. Telephone Service, Petition, Letters and Bills, 1996-2002
8. Western Gateway Transportation Center, Correspondence and News Clippings, 1998-2002


Oversized Box 3
Folder

5. Schenectady New York Downtown Development Plan, 1970


Audiovisuals, VHS Tapes, Box 8


97. Metroplex, March 8, 2000, March 13, 2000
98. Metroplex, March 22, 1999
99. Metroplex, November 11, 1999


Audiovisuals, CDs and DVDs, Box 1


51-52. Metroplex, February 5, 2007


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Series 6: Community Activism, 1928-2009
Subseries 5: Senior Citizens, 1972-2010

Box 1
Folder

1. AARP Certificate of Appreciation for Helen Quirini, Undated
2. AARP Chapter #490, Schenectady County, Events and Programs, 1986, 1989-1991
3. AARP Chapter #490, Schenectady County, Meeting Minutes, Treasurer's Reports and Financials, 1987-1990
4. AARP Chapter #490, Schenectady County, Meeting Minutes, Treasurer's Reports and Financials, 1991-1993, Undated
5. AARP Chapter #490, Schenectady County, The Reporter Newsletter, 1987, 1989-1998
6. AARP Chapter #490, Schenectady County, Photographs at Universal Health Care Rally, April 15, 1992
7. AARP Chapter #490, Schenectady County, Resolutions, 1990
8. AARP Chapter #490, Schenectady County, Standing Rules and Committee Overview, 1987, Undated
9. AARP Chapter Activity Reports, 1989-1991, Undated
10. AARP Chapter Officers, Undated
11. AARP Correspondence, 1983, 1987-1990, 1992, 2003, Undated
12. AARP Literature, 1985, 1987, 1989-1991, Undated
13. AARP Women's Initiative and Women's History, Undated
14. AFL-CIO Committee to Study Nursing Homes, Reports, Correspondence and Notes, 1975-1976
15. AFL-CIO Committee to Study Nursing Homes, Reports, Correspondence and Notes, 1976
16. AFL-CIO Retirees Council, "America's Nursing Homes: Profit in Human Misery," 1977
17. The Annie Schaffer Senior Services Center, Undated
18. Brookdale Center on Aging, 1993, 1996, Undated
19. Capital District Consortium on Aging, Meeting Minutes, Correspondence, 1997-2001
20. Capital District Senior Issues Forum, Lifetime Achievement Award, 2005
21. Catastrophic Coverage Act, AARP Coverage, News Clippings, and Correspondence, 1988, Undated
22. Catastrophic Coverage Act, Abstracts, Excerpts from Articles, 1987-1989
23. Catastrophic Coverage Act, Advocates Senior Alert Process, 1988-1989
24. Catastrophic Coverage Act, The Annie Schaefer Senior Center, 1987-1989
25. Catastrophic Coverage Act, "CATCAP Isn't What It Appears," 1989
26. Catastrophic Coverage Act, Clippings from Solidarity Notes, 1989
27. Catastrophic Coverage Act, Clippings of Letters to the Editor, 1988-1989
28. Catastrophic Coverage Act, Congressional Record, 1989
29. Catastrophic Coverage Act, Congressional Research Service Reports, 1988-1989
30. Catastrophic Coverage Act, Correspondence, 1988-1989
31. Catastrophic Coverage Act, Correspondence with U.S. and New York Executives, Senators and Members of the House, 1988-1989
32. Catastrophic Coverage Act, Fact Sheets, Leaflets and Handbills, 1988-1989
33. Catastrophic Coverage Act, "Golden Pamphlet" by Helen Quirini, 1988
34. Catastrophic Coverage Act, Handwritten Notes, 1987, Undated
35. Catastrophic Coverage Act, IRS Reports, AARP Reports, 1987-1989, Undated
36. Catastrophic Coverage Act, Legislation, Resolutions and Abstracts, 1989, Undated
37. Catastrophic Coverage Act, Legislation Text of Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act, July 1, 1988
38. Catastrophic Coverage Act, Memorandums, 1989, Undated
39. Catastrophic Coverage Act, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Welfare, 1989, Undated
40. Catastrophic Coverage Act, New York Assembly Legislature Resolution, 1989
41. Catastrophic Coverage Act, New York Assembly Legislature Resolution, 1991
42. Catastrophic Coverage Act, New York Senate Legislature Resolution, 1989
43-44. Catastrophic Coverage Act, News Clippings and Articles, 1989-1990, Undated


Box 2
Folder

1. Catastrophic Coverage Act, Rally Against the Act, May 18, 1989
2-3. Catastrophic Coverage Act, Rally Against the Act Photographs, May 18, 1989
4-5. Catastrophic Coverage Act, Seniors Action Coalition/Seniors Against Catastrophic Act, 1988-1994, Undated
6. Catastrophic Coverage Act, Signed Petitions, 1988, Undated
7. Catastrophic Coverage Act, The Villers Advocacy Associates Correspondence, 1988-1989, Undated
8. Catastrophic Coverage Act, "What You Need to Know About the New Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act," by Prentice Hall Editorial Staff, 1988
9. Community Council of Greater New York, New York State Nursing Home Patient Ombudsman Program, 1977
10. Correspondence from Helen Quirini with State and National Legislators, 1989, 1994-1996
11. Correspondence with Assemblyman Paul Tonko Regarding Seniors, Utilities, 1990
12. Day Haven Adult Day Care, Undated
13. Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Medigap Insurance, 1992-1994, 1996, Undated - RESTRICTED
14. Expanded In-Home Service for the Elderly Program, 1988, 1990, Undated
15. Gray Panthers, 1995, Undated
16. Kryzak, Rose, Eulogy and Legacy Fund, Undated
17. Legislative Status of 1983 Bills Affecting the Elderly, Undated
18. Long-Term Care, 1987, 1990, Undated
19. Mohawk Valley Senior research Center Senior Community Forum on Aging Issues, August 29, 2000
20. New York Senior COPES Plan, Undated
21. New York Assembly Hearing on Pending Medicare Changes Testimony Including Comments from Helen Quirini, October 24, 1995
22. New York State Celebrates Senior Citizens' Day, Pamphlet Recognizing Helen Quirini and Others, 2005
23. New York State Conference for the Aging Legislative Conference, 1995
24. New York State Elderly and Energy Conference Materials, 1984
25. New York State Governor's Conference on Aging, Agendas, 1995
26. New York State Governor's Conference on Aging, Background Materials, 1995, Undated
27-28. New York State Governor's Conference on Aging, Conference Binder, 1995
29. New York State Governor's Conference on Aging, Follow-up Materials Including Recommendations, 1995
30. New York State Governor's Conference on Aging, Pre-Conference Materials, 1994-1995
31. New York State Governor's Conference on Aging, Resolutions, Recommendations and Notes Taken by Helen Quirini, 1995, Undated
32. New York State Public Service Commission's Community Outreach Day, 1992
33. New York State Senate Democratic Task Force on Health Care, 1996
34. New York StateWide Senior Action Council 25th Anniversary Dinner Celebration, 1997
35. New York StateWide Senior Action Council 30th Anniversary Celebration, 2002
36. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Advocacy Packet, 1999-2000
37. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Annual Convention Binder, 2001
38. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Annual Convention Materials, 1972, 1987, 1989-1990, 1992-1997
39. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Annual Convention Materials, 1999-2003
40. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Annual Convention Materials, 2004-2008
41. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Award Materials, 2003


Box 3
Folder

1. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Board Meeting Minutes and Correspondence, 1998-2001
2. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Board Meeting Minutes and Correspondence, 2002-2003
3. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Board Meeting Minutes and Correspondence, 2005-2006
4. New York StateWide Senior Action Council By-Laws, 1987-1988, 1991, 1998, 2003, Undated
5. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Capital Region Chapter Materials, 2004, 2006-2007
6. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Correspondence, 1987, 2006-2007 - RESTRICTED
7. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Events, 2001, 2006, Undated
8. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Grassroots Senior Citizens Day, 2000-2003, 2005
9. New York StateWide Senior Action Council History and Background Information, Undated
10. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Legislative Activities, 1996, 1999-2003
11. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Letters to the Editor Sent by Helen Quirini, 2002, Undated
12. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Literature, Ads and Mailings, 1990, 1999, 2004, 2006, Undated
13. New York StateWide Senior Action Council News Releases, 1988, 1996-1997, 2002
14. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Personal Records and Planning Book Prepared by Helen Quirini, Undated
15. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Photographs, Undated
16. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Region 5 Materials, 1990, 1992, 1996-1997, 1999-2003, Undated
17. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Reorganization, 2002-2003, Undated
18. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Resolutions, Undated
19. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Social Insurance Organizing Project, 2000
20. New York StateWide Senior Action Council StateWide Sentinel, 1994-1996
21. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Testimony About Medicaid/Health, January 30, 1997
22. New York StateWide Senior Action Council Testimony on the Executive Budget Including Comments from Helen Quirini, February 10, 2003
23. New York StateWide Senior Action Council "Vote to Protect Social Security and Medicare" Bumper Sticker, Undated
24. New York StateWide Senior Action News, 1988
25. New York Universal Health Care Rally at the Annie Shaffer Senior Center Photographs, April 15, 1992
26. News Clippings About Assorted Senior Topics and Helen Quirini, 1980, 1984, 1987-1990, 2002, Undated
27. Niagara Mohawk and the Public Service Commission Materials Related to NiMo Service, 1997, 1999
28. Niagara Mohawk Free Pilot Lighting Service, 1998-1999
29. Notes by Helen Quirini on Issues Affecting Seniors, 1995, 1999, Undated
30. Nursing Home Community Coalition of New York State Statewide Annual Convention, 1999
31. Opposition to Medicare Cuts Petition, 1995, Undated
32. Pamphlets Created by Helen Quirini About Health Care, Prescriptions and Medicare, 1987, 1993, 1995, Undated
33. Physicians Participating in Medicare, 1984, 1992
34. Public Citizen Prescription Drug Fairness Material, 1999
35. Raycroft, Catherine, 1974-2009, Undated
36. Riitano, Deborah, 1996-2007, Undated
37. Schenectady County Council of Senior Citizen Organizations Award of Merit from YWCA, 1987
38. Schenectady County Council of Senior Citizen Organizations By-Laws, 2006, Undated
39. Schenectady County Council of Senior Citizen Organizations Correspondence (Incoming), 1985-2010, Undated - RESTRICTED
40. Schenectady County Council of Senior Citizen Organizations Correspondence (Outgoing), 1985-2007, Undated
41. Schenectady County Council of Senior Citizen Organizations Events, 1987, 1990-1991, Undated
42. Schenectady County Council of Senior Citizen Organizations Financial and Administrative Materials, 1999-2006, Undated
43-44. Schenectady County Council of Senior Citizen Organizations Meeting Minutes and Notes, 1982-1983, 1985-1993, 1995-2002, 2006-2007, Undated
45. Schenectady County Council of Senior Citizen Organizations Personal Records and Planning Book, Undated
46. Schenectady County Council of Senior Citizen Organizations Treasurer's Reports, 1992-2002


Box 4
Folder

1. Schenectady County Council of Senior Citizen Organizations Petitions, Undated
2. Schenectady County Council of Senior Citizen Organizations Petitions About Gross Receipts Tax, 1994
3. Schenectady County Council of Senior Citizen Organizations Petitions About Niagara Mohawk Rate Increases, 1994
4. Schenectady County Council of Senior Citizen Organizations Senior Volunteer Recognition Day, 1986, Undated
5. Schenectady County Council of Senior Citizen Organizations Trust Fund Statements, 1986-1991, 1994 - RESTRICTED
6. Schenectady County Newsletter of Seniors Events Written by Helen Quirini, 2001
7. Schenectady County Office for the Aging Senior Citizen of the Year Award Materials, 1990, 2005
8. Schenectady Explores Senior Creativity Conference Materials, 1984
9. Senior Action, 1993-1999
10. Senior Action, 2000-2002
11. Senior Action, 2003, 2005-2006
12. Senior Action On-Line News from Albany Corresponding Newsletters, 1998-2000
13. Senior Citizen Award for Isabel Shapnek, 1992
14. Senior Issues Legislative Visit, February 10, 1988
15. Social Security "Notch," AARP Materials, 1987, 1992, Undated
16. Social Security "Notch," Correspondence, 1983-1988, 1990-1991, 1994, Undated
17. Social Security "Notch," Fact Sheets, Handbills and Charts, 1987, 1990-1991, Undated
18. Social Security "Notch," National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Welfare Talking Points, 1991
19. Social Security "Notch," New York Assembly Legislative Resolution, 1991
20. Social Security "Notch," New York State Legislation, 1990
21. Social Security "Notch," News Clippings, 1981-1994, Undated
22. Social Security "Notch," Petitions, Undated
23. Source Book and Regional Directory for Seniors, 1992
24. Speech on Senior Issues by Helen Quirini, Undated
25. State of New York Public Service Commission Albany Area Senior Citizen Advisory Council Meeting Minutes, Agendas and Correspondence, 1986, 1989-1991, Undated
26. State of New York Public Service Commission Capital District Utility Consumer Advisory Council Meeting Minutes and Agendas, 1992-1993, Undated
27. State of New York Public Service Commission New York Telephone Rates, 1990, 1992, Undated
28. State of New York Public Service Commission News Releases, Alerts and Reports, 1989-1992
29. State of New York Public Service Commission Report Endorsing Model Utility Senior Program, 1988, Undated
30. State of New York Public Service Commission Senior Advisory Councils Combined Meeting, 1987
31. State of New York Public Service Commission Statement of Policy Endorsing Model Utility Senior Program, 1988
32. Testimony at Office of Aging Hearing from Helen Quirini, May 22, 1986
33. Untitled Photographs of Events for Seniors, 1986, 1989, Undated
34. White House Conference on Aging Additional Housing Resolution, 1995
35. White House Conference on Aging Additional Adopted Resolutions, 1995
36. White House Conference on Aging Additional Amendments to Resolutions from Interest Groups, 1995
37. White House Conference on Aging Additional Background Materials, 1995
38. White House Conference on Aging Additional Capital District Senior Groups Meeting, 1994
39. White House Conference on Aging Additional Certificate of Recognition, 1995
40. White House Conference on Aging Additional Citizen's Commission on Pension Policy, Undated
41. White House Conference on Aging Additional Draft Resolutions, 1995
42. White House Conference on Aging Additional Final Report Correspondence, 1996
43. White House Conference on Aging Additional Final Resolutions, 1995


Box 5
Folder

1. White House Conference on Aging, Helen Quirini Notes, Undated
2. White House Conference on Aging, Materials from Interest Groups, 1995
3. White House Conference on Aging, Materials from the Older Women's League, 1995
4. White House Conference on Aging Newsletters, 1994-1995
5. White House Conference on Aging Nomination of Helen Quirini as a Delegate, 1994-1995, Undated
6. White House Conference on Aging Pre-Conference Correspondence and Welcome Materials, 1994-1995


Box 6
Folder

1. White House Conference on Aging Proposed Report, 1995
2. White House Conference on Aging Rules and Program Packet About the Conference, 1995
3. White House Conference on Aging, Travel and Accommodation Forms, 1995
4. White House Conference on Aging Welcome from President Bill Clinton, 1994-1995


Oversized Box 18
Folder

2. White House Conference on Aging Final Report, The Road to an Aging Policy for the 21st Century, 1996


Flat File 2


AARP and New York State Senior Action Council Meeting Minutes and Notes, 1989-1990, Undated


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Series 6: Community Activism, 1998-2009
Subseries 6: Human Services, 1970-2009

Box 1
Folder

1. Community Welfare Council of Schenectady-Annual Report, 1970-1971
2. Employment Survey, Undated
3. Human Services Planning Council- Aging Awareness Award and Booklet, 1984
4. Human Services Planning Council- AIDS Information, 1985-1990, Undated
5. Human Services Planning Council- Annual Meeting Minutes, 1984-1993
6. Human Services Planning Council- Annual Reports, 1973-1992, Undated
7. Human Services Planning Council- Board of Delegates, 1988-1993, Undated
8. Human Services Planning Council- Budgets and Financial Statements, 1980-1994
9. Human Services Planning Council- By-Laws, May 25, 1988
10. Human Services Planning Council- Capital District Berkshire Area Economic Study Group, 1986, 1987
11. Human Services Planning Council- Committees-General File, 1986-1993
12. Human Services Planning Council- Correspondence, 1978-1992, Undated
13. Human Services Planning Council- Directory, 1993, September 21, 1993
14. Human Services Planning Council- Elections, 1990
15. Human Services Planning Council- Executive Committee, 1988-1993, Undated
16. Human Services Planning Council- Folder, 1987-1991
17-18. Human Services Planning Council- Health Committees/Aging Committee, 1973-1991, Undated
19. Human Services Planning Council- Health Reports, 1975-1988, Undated
20. Human Services Planning Council- History, 1989
21. Human Services Planning Council- HSPC Review, 1987-1992
22. Human Services Planning Council- Information Data, 1983-1984
23. Human Services Planning Council- Job Referral Center, 1983, Undated
24. Human Services Planning Council- "Jobs Now"-Job Fairs, 1983-1987, Undated
25. Human Services Planning Council- Long Range Planning Committee, 1973-1984, Undated
26. Human Services Planning Council- Memos, 1986-1993
27. Human Services Planning Council- Monitoring Committee, 1980
28. Human Services Planning Council- News Clips, 1972-1994, Undated
29. Human Services Planning Council- Organizational Plans and Descriptions, 1973-1991, Undated
30. Human Services Planning Council- Pamphlets and Leaflets, 1984-1992, Undated
31. Human Services Planning Council- Personnel Committee Files, 1973-1991, Undated
32. Human Services Planning Council- Profile of Schenectady County, 1983
33. Human Services Planning Council- Reports and Recommendations, 1972-1994, Undated
34. Human Services Planning Council- Research, 1970, September 22, 1971, 1985
35. Human Services Planning Council- Review and Strategy Committee, 1975-1993, Undated
36. Human Services Planning Council- Volunteers, Undated
37. Human Services Planning Council- Welfare Monitoring Tool, Undated
38. Schenectady Bureau of Municipal Research-Metrofair and Supplement, September 1972



Box 2
Folder

1-2. Schenectady County Survey, 1971-1973
3. Schenectady County Shelters-Shelter Resource List, Undated
4. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Agenda, Minutes, and Reports, 1982-1994
5. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Committee Minutes, 1988-1991
6. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Correspondence, 1987-1992
7-8. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Counter Budgets, 1983-1988
9. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Financial Statements and Budgets, 1986-1992
10. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Fiscal Policy Institute, 1992, Undated
11. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Homelessness and Poverty, 1987-1988
12. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- "Income Maintenance Training," 1990
13. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Letters to the Editor, 1992, Undated
14. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Lobbying and NY Representatives, 1985-1992
15. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Membership, 1983-1989
16. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Memos, 1986-1991
17. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- New York State Budget and Taxes, 1982-1991, Undated
18. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- News Clips, 1977-1989, Undated
19. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Notes, 1985-1987, Undated
20. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Operating Procedures, 1983
21. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Pamphlets, 1980-1992, Undated
22. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Programs, 1973-1994
23-24. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Position Papers, 1986-1994
25. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Religious Supporters, 1987, Undated
26. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Research, 1980
27. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Schenectady County Demographics, 1984
28. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Senses Proposal, 1983
29. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Senses Regional Coalitions, 1982
30. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Social Services Information, 1986-1988, Undated
31. Schenectady Friends of Human Services- Voting, 1988
32. Solidarity Committee of the Capital District- "Failing US Education Spending," 1985
33. Quest-About, 2000, 2005, Undated
34. Quest-Agendas, Minutes, and Notes, 2000-2008
35. Quest-Allocations and Budgets, 1985, 2004
36. Quest-Articles and News Clippings, 2000-2009
37. Quest-Atchinson, Judy, December 18, 2009, Undated
38-39. Quest-Atchinson, Judy-Blog, 2009
40. Quest-By-Laws, 2004, Undated
41. Quest-Correspondence, 2000-2008
42. Quest-Inner City Arts Program-December 3, 2006
43. Quest-Pamphlets and Newsletters, 2000, 2003, Undated
44. Quest-Partners in Dance, 2005, 2008
45. Quest-"Success Stories about Specific Kids at Quest," Undated
46. Quest-The Ten Year Strategic Plan, January 2006
47. Youth Employment Services Committee- Carver Talent Search, March 21, 1986
48. Youth Employment Services Committee- Correspondence, 1982-1988
49. Youth Employment Services Committee- Memorandum and Report, 1983, 1989
50. Youth Employment Services Committee- Minutes, 1986-1988
51. Youth Employment Services Committee- Pamphlets, 1985
52. Youth Employment Services Committee- Notes and Reports, 1984-1985



Audiovisuals, VHS Tapes, Box 8


100. Judy, Carl Stock, on Quest, May 2005
101. "Quest Inc." Info: Judy Atchinson, Undated


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Series 6: Community Activism, 1898-2010
Subseries 7: United Way, 1963-2008

Box 1
Folder

1. Account Assignments, 1993-1994
2. Actuarial Valuation Report and Supplemental Material, 1991-1992, December 31, 1992
3. Administrative Charts, 1979, 1983
4. Affirmative Action, 1973
5. Agency Profile, 1981
6. Agenda and Minutes, Includes Notes, 1989, August 31, 1992, September 23, 1992
7. Agenda, Minutes, and Supplement, 1991
8. Agenda, Minutes, Financials, and Supplemental Material, 1992
9. Agreement of United Fund with Community Welfare Council, April 19, 1966, September 23, 1980
10-12. Allocations and Allocations Committee, 1969, 1972-1974, Undated
13. Annual Celebrations and Awards, 1980, 1987-1993
14. Annual Meetings, Includes Minutes, 1977-1994
15-16. Annual Reports, 1972-1994
17. Awards Program, 1978-1989
18-20. Binder, 1989-1992
21. Budget Committee Reports, 1970-1977, 1981
22. By-Laws, 1980-1993, Undated
23-24. Campaign Cabinet Fundraising Materials, 1971-1973, Undated
25-26. Centennial Leaders Conference, 1986-1987
27. Child Care, May 21, 1979, April 15, 1985, March 1989, Undated
28. Chronology, 1992
29. Code of Ethics, 1994
30. Committee Documents, 1976-1994, Undated
31. Communication Network, Undated
32. Community Chest of Schenectady, 1963-1972
33. Concerned Citizens for a Fair and Inclusive United Way, 1991-1996
34-35. Concerned Citizens for a Fair and Inclusive United Way, Binder, 1989-1992



Box 2
Folder

1. Contact Process, Q & A, and Campaign
2. The Contributor, 1987, 1990
3. Correspondence, 1971-1996, 2004, 2008
4. Correspondence with George Dooley and Supplement, 1971-1973
5. Elections-Nominations, 1975-1976, October 29, 1979, Undated
6-7. Executive Committee and Board of Directors, 1972-1994, Undated
8. Fact Sheets and Fund Distribution-Binder, 1992-1993
9-11. Financial Reports and Budgets, 1968-1994, Undated
12. Fund Distribution, 1991-1993



Box 3
Folder

1. GE "Share Fund," 1974-1991
2. General Electric Correspondence, 1980
3. General Guidelines for Fund Use, 1972, Undated
4. Glossary of United Way Terms, Undated
5. Government Relations Committee, 1985
6. Handwritten Notes, August 177, 1991, Undated
7. Health Fund Committee, 1977-1980, Undated
8. IUE 301 International Union Support, October 5, 1967, October 1985
9-10. Joseph A. Beirne Community Services Award, 1977-1995
11. The Leaderboard: News for Business and Community Leaders, Summer 1992, March 1994
12. Live United, 2008
13. Long Range Planning Committee, 1976-1978, Undated
14. Management Symposium Proposal, June 19, 1992
15. Manual for Board Members, Undated
16. Market Research Builds a Better Pledge Card, Undated
17. Meeting, May 25, 1979
18. Member Organization Lists and Guidelines, 1975-1994, Undated
19. Minutes, February 11, 1985
20. Minutes and Supplement, 1992
21. "Mobilizing a Caring America," 1990
22. News Clips, 1982-1994, Undated
23. "Nine for the Nineties"-Joint Capital Fund Drive Association, United Way of Schenectady, Undated
24. Pamphlets, 1974-1985, Undated
25. Pensions, 1992-1994
26. Personal Investment Form, Undated
27. Personnel Policies, Undated
28. Photograph, Bob Case Receiving Award, Undated
29. Planned Parenthood Program, 1978-1979
30. Priority Issues, Reports, Recommendations, 1972, 1984-1985
31. Resolution to Helen Quirini, 1978, 1990



Box 4
Folder

1. The Salvation Army, 1973-1985, Undated
2. Schenectady Chapter Membership in National United Way, November 24, 1993
3. Standards of Excellence for Local United Way Organization, 1973
4. Stein, Eric-Chairman, of United Way, Coordinating Committee, 1994
5. Task Force on Duplication, February 17, 1970, May 29, 1973, May 21, 1975, 1980-1981
6. Turbine Generator: Chip-Chat, October 3, 1967, October 9, 1967, October 12, 1967
7. United Fund of Schenectady County, 1971-1972, 1974, 1976
8. United Fund, Miscellaneous Reports and Statements, February 20, 1973, June 17, 1974
9. United Fund Pamphlets, 1973-1974
10. United Fund-YWCA, 1975
11. Volunteer Leaders Conference, 1978, April 27, 1987
12. Women's Committee Report, December 1, 1976


Oversized Box 3
Folder

8. United Way of Schenectady Brochure Featuring Helen Quirini, Undated


Audiovisuals, Audio Cassettes, Box 2


45. Heckman, 1980
46. Centennial Volunteer Leaders Workshop, United Way, Undated
47. United Fund, 1970


Audiovisuals, CDs and DVDs, Box 1


53. United Way, Undated


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Series 6: Community Activism, 1898-2010
Subseries 8: Health Care, 1969-2009

Box 1
Folder

1. AARP, "A Case for Comprehensive Health Care Reform: The Costs of Doing Nothing," 1993
2. "Access to Cancer Care: A Report to the State," American Cancer Society, Undated
3. Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and Services Program, 1986
4. Berger Commission Affects on Schenectady Hospitals, Anne Saile, 2007-2009
5. Berger Commission Affects on Schenectady Hospitals, Bellevue Woman's Hospital Facts, Undated
6. Berger Commission Affects on Schenectady Hospitals, Bellevue Woman's Hospital Publications, Undated
7. Berger Commission Affects on Schenectady Hospitals, Coalition for the Protection of Reproductive Health in Schenectady, Undated
8. Berger Commission Affects on Schenectady Hospitals, Correspondence, 2001, 2006
9. Berger Commission Affects on Schenectady Hospitals, Correspondence, 2007
10. Berger Commission Affects on Schenectady Hospitals, Correspondence, 2008
11. Berger Commission Affects on Schenectady Hospitals, Correspondence, Undated
12. Berger Commission Affects on Schenectady Hospitals, Cuts to Nursing Homes, News Clippings, 1988, 2003, Undated
13. Berger Commission Affects on Schenectady Hospitals, Ellis Hospital Publications, 1999-2008
14. Berger Commission Affects on Schenectady Hospitals, News Clippings, 1987, 1993, 2001, 2005
15. Berger Commission Affects on Schenectady Hospitals, News Clippings, 2006
16. Berger Commission Affects on Schenectady Hospitals, News Clippings, January-June 2007
17. Berger Commission Affects on Schenectady Hospitals, News Clippings, July-December 2007
18. Berger Commission Affects on Schenectady Hospitals, News Clippings, 2008
19. Berger Commission Affects on Schenectady Hospitals, News Clippings, Undated
20. Berger Commission Affects on Schenectady Hospitals, St. Clare's Hospital Publications, 2007
21. Berger Commission Legislation and Facts, 2006-2007, Undated
22. Carver Community Health Center, Pamphlets, Fliers, Leaflets, Correspondence, 1986-1989
23. Citizen Action of New York, Fliers and News Clippings, 1988-1989
24. "Communities Working Together for a Healthier New York," Report to the Commissioner of Health, New York State Public Health Council, September 1996
25. Community Council of Greater New York, Ombudsman Plan, 1976
26. Correspondence, Assemblyman Paul Tonko, 1987-1988
27. Correspondence, Congressman Michael McNulty, 2007
28. "County of Schenectady Proposed Public Health System," June 29, 1990
29. Draft of Presidential Health Reform Proposal, September 1993
30. Enhancing and Sustaining Informal Support Networks, Pamphlet, November 1981
31. Family Respite Co-Op Handbook, Undated
32. GE Retirees, HMO's and Health Care 1988-1993
33. Governor's Health Care Advisory Board, "An Analysis of the Administration's Health Proposal," Congressional Budget Office, 1994
34. Governor's Health Care Advisory Board, Public Forum, November 15, 1993
35. Governor's Health Care Advisory Board, Public Forum, November 22, 1993
36. Governor's Health Care Advisory Board, Report to Governor, January 5, 1994
37. Governor's Health Care Advisory Board, Testimony of the Medical Society of the State of New York, 1993
38. Governor's Health Care Advisory Board, Testimony of Murray Nusbaum, MD, November 22, 1993
39. Governor's Health Care Advisory Board, Testimony of the New York State Nurses Association, November 15, 1993
40. Governor's Health Care Advisory Board, Testimony from the Town Meetings on President Clinton's Health Care Plan, 1993
41. Governor's Health Care Advisory Board, Text of Affordable Health Care Now Act, 1993
42. Health Care Leaflets and Pamphlets, Health Care Reform, Long Term Care, Medications, 1979-1992
43. Health Care Action Line, Appalachia-Mohawk Subarea Council, 1977-1981
44. Health Care Action Line, Correspondence and Memorandums, 1988
45. Health Care Action Line, Directions and Guidelines, 1988-1989
46. Health Care Action Line, Incoming Call Log, 1988-1989
47. Health Care Action Line, News Clippings, 1986-1988
48. Health Care Action Line, Notes and Call Statistics, 1988-1989
49. Health Care Action Line, Ombudsman Committee, Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Reports, 1988
50. Health Care Action Line, Outgoing Call Log, 1988


Box 2
Folder

1. Health Care Action Line, Reference Material, 1988-1989
2. Health Care Action Line, Referral Phone Number List, 1988-1989
3. "Health Care Cost Containment" Conference, Reports, Program, June 5, 1978
4. Health Care Issues Committee, News Clippings, 1987
5. Health Care Reform Task Force, Correspondence and Memorandums, 1993
6. Health Care Reform Task Force, Information, 1993
7. Health Care Reform Task Force, Minutes, 1993
8. Health Care Reform Task Force, Training Program Materials, 1993-1994
9. "Health Management in the Seventies" Conference, Correspondence, Press Releases, 1976
10. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Ad Hoc Long Term Care Workgroup, November, 1988
11. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Agency Closure, Correspondence, 1996
12. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Aging and Long Term Care Report, October 29, 1990
13. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Analysis of Need for Long Term Care Beds, 1980
14. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Annual Action Plan, 1989-1991
15. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Annual Reports, 1976-1981, 1983-1984, 1986-1987, 1990-1993
16. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Baptist Retirement Center, Report, Memorandum and Budget, 1991, 1993
17. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Board of Director and Address Lists, 1976, 1990, 1993-1995
18. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Board of Directors Orientation Kit, 1978
19. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Budgets and Treasurer's Reports, 1993-1995
20. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Correspondence, 1972, 1977, 1989-1995
21. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, High Peaks Hospice, 1993
22. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, House Democratic Health Care Bill, Reports, August 1994
23. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, HSA/NENY News, 1977-1979, 1984, 1987-1990
24. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Long Term Care Reports, 1990, 1993
25. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for May 14, 1976 First Annual Meeting Correspondence, Memorandum, Minutes, April-June 1976
26. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for June 6, 1988 Board of Directors Meeting, Leaflet, Memorandum, Agenda, Minutes, Reports, Correspondence, April-June 1988
27. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for June 1, 1992 Executive Committee Meeting, Memorandum, Clipping, Agendas, Reports, Correspondence, April-June 1992
28. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for August 3, 1992 Executive Committee Meeting, Agenda, Memorandum, Reports, July-August 1993
29. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for September 14, 1992 Executive Committee Meeting, Agenda Memorandum, Reports, August-September 1992
30. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for November 2, 1992 Executive Committee Meeting, Agenda, Reports, Memorandum, Minutes, October-November 1992
31. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for December 7, 1992 Executive Committee Meeting, Memorandum, Agenda, Reports, October-December 1992
32. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for January 4, 1993 Executive Committee Meeting, Agenda, Minutes, Memorandum, Correspondence, December 1992-February 1993
33. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for March 1, 1993 Executive Committee Meeting, Memorandum, Reports, February-March 1993
34. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for June 6, 1994 Executive Committee Meeting, Agenda, Memorandum, May-June 1994
35. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for August 2, 1993 Executive Committee Meeting, Memorandum, Reports, Agendas, News Clippings, August 1993
36. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for September 13, 1993 Executive Committee Meeting, Correspondence, Minutes, Memorandum, Report, July-September 1993
37. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for October 3, 1994 Executive Committee Meeting, Agenda, Memorandum, Reports, Correspondence, July-October 1994
38. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for November 1, 1993 Executive Committee Meeting, Minutes, Memorandum, Reports, October-November 1993
39. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for February 7, 1994 Executive Committee Meeting, Minutes, Memorandum, Reports, January-February 1994
40. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for April 4, 1994 Board of Directors Meeting, Agenda, Minutes, Memorandum, Reports, Correspondence, March-April 1994
41. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for April 4, 1994 Executive Committee Meeting, Agenda, Memorandum, Reports, March-April 1994
42. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for March 7, 1994 Executive Committee Meeting, Memorandum, Minutes, Reports, Correspondence, February-March 1994
43. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for May 2, 1994 Executive Committee Meeting, Agenda, Minutes, Memorandum, Reports, Correspondence, April-May 1994
44. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for May 20, 1994 Health Care Reform Task Force Meeting, Agendas, Correspondence, Reports, February-May 1994
45. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for August 1, 1994 Executive Committee Meeting, Memorandum, Reports, Correspondence, July-August 1994
46. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for February 6, 1995 Executive Committee Meeting, Correspondence, Memorandum, Reports, January-February 1995
47. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for April 3, 1995 Executive Committee Meeting, Agenda, Correspondence, Memorandum, Reports, February-April 1995
48. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Materials for September 11, 1995 Board of Directors Meeting, Agendas, Memorandum, Minutes, Reports, Correspondence, April-September 1995
49. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Meeting Agendas and Minutes, 1976-1979, 1981, 1993-1995
50. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Memorandum, 1977-1978, 1988-1989, 1992-1995


Box 3
Folder

1. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Miscellaneous Documents, 1987, 1993-1997
2. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Miscellaneous Publications, 1980, Undated
3. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, News Clippings, 1989, 1992-1994
4. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Northeastern New York HIV Care Network, Newsletters, Flyers, Membership Lists and Minutes, 1993-1995
5. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Orientation Kit, 1990
6. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Plan for HIV/AIDS Services in Northeastern New York, Report, Undated
7. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Planning Area Profiles, 1994-1994
8. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Policies and By-Laws, 1992-1995
9. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Project Reports, 1993-1995
10. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Reports, 1978, 1980, 1990-1993
11. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Reports, 1990-1993
12. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Reports, 1992-1996
13. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Review and Comment Records, 1978, 1980, Undated
14. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Review Material, 1977, 1980, 1985
15. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, State of New York Department of Health Minimum Standards for Hospitals, August 22, 1988
16. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Sunnyview Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, Reports and Memorandum, July 1993
17. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Warren County Hospices, Memorandums, Minutes, Correspondence and Reports, 1998-1994
18. Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York, Warren County Hospices, State Health Department Review, 1993-1994
19. Healthy Capital District Initiative, "Health Profile: Report to Sponsors," 1997
20. Healthy Capital District Initiative, Healthy Capital District Initiative Survey, 1998
21. Hilltop Manor, Undated
22. HMO's, Agendas, Articles, 1979-1981
23. HMO Governing Board Handbook, September 1980
24. Lobby Day for New York Health, Fliers, Correspondence, June 9, 1992
25. Local Health Care Issues Core Group, Long Term Care, Correspondence, Reports and News Clippings, 1988-1989
26. Long Term Care, Leaflets, Pamphlets, News Clippings, Reports and Correspondence, 1973-1989
27. "Meeting the Home Health Care Needs of the Elderly in the 21st Century Through Telecommunication," 1995
28. Mohawk Valley Physician's Health Plan, Administrative Services Proposal, November 18, 1981
29. Mohawk Valley Physician's Health Plan, Board of Director and Physician Lists, 1981-1983
30. Mohawk Valley Physician's Health Plan, Budgets, 1983
31. Mohawk Valley Physician's Health Plan, By-Laws and Policy, 1981-1983
32. Mohawk Valley Physician's Health Plan, Contract and Certificate of Incorporation, 1981
33. Mohawk Valley Physician's Health Plan, Leaflets and Publications, 1981-1983
34. National Health Care Reform, Articles and News Clippings, 1984, 1988, 1990-1997
35. National Health Care Reform, Pamphlets and Fliers, 1990-1997
36. National Health Care Reform, Reports and Correspondence, 1989-1995
37. "A New Yorker's Guide to Health Insurance Choices," New York State Office of the Aging, 1997
38. New York Health Care Reform, News Clippings, Fliers, Articles, Correspondence, Reports, 1989-1995
39. New York Health Care Reform, Signed Petitions, 1992
40. Notes on Health Care, 2007-2008, Undated
41. "The Organization and Delivery of Home Care Services", Report, December 1984
42. President Clinton's Health Security Plan, Fliers, Posters, Bumper Stickers, 1993
43. President Clinton's Health Security Plan, News Clippings, Fact Sheets, Correspondence, 1993-1994
44. President Clinton's Health Security Plan, Summary of Key Changes, 1993


Box 4
Folder

1. Primary Care Restructuring Committee Work Groups, 2008
2. Public Health Services in Schenectady County, Report, May 1989
3. "Reimbursement in 1980: Issues and Choices" Conference, Agenda, Reports, September 9, 1980
4. Republican Health Care Task Force Draft Staff Proposal, September 1993
5. Rights of Patients, Hospitals and Funerals, 1990, 1999, Undated
6. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Ambulance Case, 1988
7. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Anti-Smoking Committee, Minutes, News Clippings and Reports, 1996-1997
8. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Binder of Minutes and Supplemental Materials, 1988, 1993, 1996, 1998, 1999
9. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Binder of Minutes and Supplemental Materials, 2000
10. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Binder of Minutes and Supplemental Materials, 2001
11. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Binder of Minutes and Supplemental Materials, 2002
12. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Binder of Minutes and Supplemental Materials, 2003-2004
13. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Binder of Minutes and Supplemental Materials, 2005
14. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Binder of Minutes and Supplemental Materials, 2006-2008
15. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Binder of Minutes and Supplemental Materials, Undated
16. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Correspondence, 1986-1993
17. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Establishment of Schenectady County Health Department, 1974, 1987-1990
18. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Handwritten Notes, 1987-1989, Undated
19. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Health Assessment Reports, 1988
20. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Meeting Agendas and Minutes, 1987-1989
21. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Meeting Agendas and Minutes, 1990-1993
22. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Meeting Agendas and Minutes, 1994-1998
23. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Ombudsman Subcommittee, 1988-1989
24. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, News Clippings, Articles 1988-1996
25. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Notes, Undated
26. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Phone and Address Lists, 1987, 1990
27. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Publications, Flyers, Pamphlets, 1986-1989, 1997-1998
28. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Reports, 1988-1994
29. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Reports, 1988-1994
30. Schenectady County Committee on Health Care Issues, Testimonies, 1986-1989
31. Schenectady County Community Health Assessment, 1989
32. Schenectady County Public Health Services, Health Beat, 1991
33. Schenectady Free Health Clinic, Arnold Ritterband, 1993-2008, Undated
34. Schenectady Free Health Clinic, Correspondence, Notes, 2001-2007
35. Schenectady Free Health Clinic, News Clippings, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007
36. Schenectady League of Women Voters, 2006-2007
37. Schenectady Regional Health Center Project, Undated
38. "Shaping an Affordable Health Care Future" Conference, Summary, Reports, Fliers, Articles, News Clippings, October 1, 1984
39. Society of Patient Representatives, Correspondence, Report, 1977
40. Upper Hudson Regional Comprehensive Planning Organization, Application for Funding, 1972
41. Upper Hudson Regional Comprehensive Planning Organization, Correspondence, News Clippings, 1972-1973
42. Upper Hudson Regional Comprehensive Planning Organization, Meeting Agendas and Minutes, 1975-1976
43. Schenectady Area Comprehensive Health Planning Organization, Board of Directors, News Clippings, 1969


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