Lawrence Scholes collection, 1989-1990.

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Lawrence Scholes collection, 1989-1990.

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Correspondence, photographs, reports, notebooks, and other material pertaining to Scholes' role and responsibilities as Sheriff during protests against the low-level radioactive waste dump siting in Allegany County; also, correspondence between his office, the Governor's office, and the Office of the United States President.

.5 cubic ft.

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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Cuomo, Mario Matthew

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Scholes, Lawrence.

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Lawrence Scholes was the Sheriff of Allegany County (N.Y.) during the time the county's citizens successfully protested against New York State's attempt to place a low-level radioactive waste (LLRW) dump in the region. He was responsible for directing law enforcement during the protests. One protester, M. Alexandra Landis, presented him with the flag from her son's casket and asked that it be given to the New York State Governor, Mario Cuomo. His photographs were taken by law enforcement officia...

New York (State). Governor (1983-1994 : Cuomo)

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Landis, M. Alexandra.

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