Research and report files, 1963-1973 (bulk 1972-1973).

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Research and report files, 1963-1973 (bulk 1972-1973).

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The series consists of original records of the "Delafield Commission" appointed by the governor to study the impact of off-track betting, legalized gambling, and other legislative regulatory or financial measures on the horse racing industry. Records include internal commission correspondence and memoranda; draft reports; a large amount of public hearing testimony, including statements by prominent businesspersons and industry leaders; minutes of commission meetings; and many letters of opinion, news clippings, and press releases from citizens and organizations concerned with the future of racing in the state.

9 cu. ft.

New York State Archives

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Delafield, Charles B.

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Gladieux, Russell V.

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New York Racing Association

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New York (State). Governor's Commission on the Future of Horse Racing in New York State.

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The Commission on the Future of Horse Racing in New York State (the "Delafield Commission") was appointed by the governor to study the potential impact of legislative regulatory or financial measures on the horse racing industry. The commission especially examined the impact of off-track betting on the operation of the industry and the economic implications of legalized gaming. Charles B. Delafield was chairman of the commission; Russell V. Gladieux was its executive director. From t...