Commissioner's subject files, 1942-1996.

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Commissioner's subject files, 1942-1996.

Unbound series consists of correspondence, reports, memoranda, clippings, photographs, pamphlets, press releases, copies of legislation, and occasional photostats created or received by the Commissioner's office. These records document the development of education policy, administration of the Education Department, and functioning of the Commissioner's office. There are files on persons, education-related organizations, state commissions and committees, specific topics in education, state government offices, department programs, individual schools, and types of records (e.g. Congratulatory Letters).

581.5 cu. ft.

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