Moses, Robert, 1888-1981

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Robert Moses (1888-1981) was a public official in New York from 1919 to the mid-1970s. He held many offices, of which the most notable among them were: President, Long Island State Park Commission; Chairman, New York State Council of Parks; Commissioner, New York City Department of Parks; New York City Planning Commissioner and Construction Coordinator; and Chairman, New York State Power and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authorities. He was responsible for the construction of many major public projects in the state and city of New York, including the Triborough Bridge, Queens Midtown Tunnel, Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, Henry Hudson Bridge, Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, Throg's Neck Bridge, and Verrazano Narrows Bridge, as well as Jones Beach State Park, Robert Moses State Park, and Robert Moses Power Plant and Power Dam on the Saint Lawrence and Niagara Rivers. Moses also was responsible for the construction of much public housing in New York City.

From the description of Robert Moses papers, 1912-1980. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122580660

From the guide to the Robert Moses papers, 1912-1980, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Robert Moses (1888-1981): public official; Parks Commissioner of New York City, 1934-1960; Pres., N.Y. World's Fair 1964-1965; special adviser to N.Y. Governor on housing, 1974-1975; named New Yorker of Year, N.Y. Daily News, 1956; numerous subsequent awards, medals and honors for accomplishment in public service.

From the description of Robert Moses papers, 1934-1970 (inclusive), 1952-1970 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702166227

From the guide to the Robert Moses papers, 1934-1970, (Manuscripts and Archives)

Government official.

From the description of Reminiscences of Robert Moses : television program, 1959. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 309741708

State and municipal official.

Robert Moses served as the New York Secretary of State, 1927-28; chairman of the State Council of Parks (beginning in 1924) and the Metropolitan Conference on Parks, 1926-30. He ran for governor of New York in 1934 on the Republican ticket, and in that year was appointed New York City Commissioner of Parks.

From the description of Robert Moses speeches and interviews, 1945-1958. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 74898892
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referencedIn Photograph collection on Robert Moses, Circa 1950 to 1968 Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)
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creatorOf Moses, Robert, 1888-. Robert Moses papers, 1934-1970 (inclusive), 1952-1970 (bulk). Yale University Library
referencedIn Professional papers, 1912-1974, 1928-1973 (bulk) New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Ogden Rogers Reid papers, 1925-1982 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
referencedIn Thomas Day Thacher papers, 1779-1984, 1914-1950 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
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referencedIn Harry Frank Guggenheim Papers, 1900-1972, (bulk 1937-1972) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
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referencedIn Harrison, Wallace K. (Wallace Kirkman), 1895-. Wallace K. Harrison architectural drawings and papers, 1913-1986 (bulk 1930-1980). Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Moses, Robert, 1888-. Robert Moses papers, 1934-1970 (inclusive), 1952-1970 (bulk). Yale University Library
creatorOf Moses, Robert, 1888-1981. Robert Moses papers, 1912-1980. New York Public Library System, NYPL
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referencedIn Kobiela, Edward J. Edward J. Kobiela World's Fair collection, 1872-1986. University of New Mexico-Main Campus
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referencedIn Charles P. Taft Papers, 1816-1983, (bulk 1937-1979) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Stern, Theodore Sanders. Papers, 1933-1999. College of Charleston, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library
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referencedIn Edward J. Kobiela World's Fair Collection, 1872-1986 The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch
creatorOf Robert Moses papers, 1912-1980 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
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referencedIn William Jacob Robbins records, [ca. 1910-1966] New York State Historical Documents Inventory
creatorOf New York (N.Y.). Dept. of Parks and Recreation. Agency history record. New York City Department of Public Records and Information Services
creatorOf Robert Moses papers, 1934-1970 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
referencedIn Maurice F. Neufeld Papers, 1919-1990, (bulk 1932-1987) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Tenneriello, Lew. The Lew Tenneriello collection, 1952-1955. Lehman College Library, Leonard Lief Library
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referencedIn New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Corporation records, 1959-1971, 1963-1965 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
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referencedIn Records, 1929-1932. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
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referencedIn Don Resnick papers Archives of American Art
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referencedIn Walter O'Malley papers, 1946-1957 Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)
referencedIn Charles P. Taft Papers, 1816-1983, (bulk 1937-1979) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Parks Photo Archive negatives, 1934-1966. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Kirin, Tabitha. Tabitha Kirin papers, 1936-1973 ; 1938-1988. Lehman College Library, Leonard Lief Library
referencedIn Records, 1929-1932. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Harold Phelps Stokes papers, 1908-1969 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
referencedIn Riverdale Neighborhood House (Bronx, New York, N.Y.). Seton Hospital site : Riverdale Neighborhood House collection, 1955-1958. Lehman College Library, Leonard Lief Library
referencedIn General correspondence files, 1898-1985. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
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referencedIn New York (State). Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Commissioner's subject and correspondence files, 1975-1995 (bulk 1982-1989) New York State Archives
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referencedIn Records, 1939-1969. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Haskell, Douglas Putnam, 1899-1979. Douglas Putnam Haskell papers, Series I: Pending correspondence, 1949-1964. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Herman and Joseph Boettjer papers, 1926-1978. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Parsons, Geoffrey, 1879-1956. Papers, ca.1919-1959. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Office of the Messrs Rockefeller. General files. 1890-1961. Rockefeller Archive Center
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