Series II. Public Relations Files. Harrison J. Goldin, 1976-1990s (bulk, 1978-1989), inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents Note
The series includes Henry Walter's working files while in the employ of Comptroller Harrison Jay Goldin. The files primarily hold Goldin's speeches and drafts of speeches (often multiple copies and versions), drafts of articles for the Comptroller's Report monthly newsletter, final published copies of that newsletter, newspaper clippings and photocopies of clippings, letters from organizations requesting Goldin's appearance at events, miscellaneous publicity-related correspondence, staff notes and memos, Walter's weekly timesheets and other administrative matters (e.g. vacation requests). There are some press releases and schedules; the schedule primarly relate to Goldin's appearances at which speeches/remarks are needed, not Goldin's overall appointment schedule. In addition to speeches related to Goldin's position as Comptroller, the files include materials related to Goldin's campaigns for re-election, as State Comptroller (1978), and as Mayor (1989).
Arrangement Note
When received by N-YHS, some of the material in this series was roughly foldered, while most was unfoldered in uneven, rough chronological chunks. In September 2021, most of the material was arranged by archivist Larry Weimer in rough chronological order by month/year (not by day). Some material was left as is in the original donated folders, when that seemed to be meaningful or useful in some way. At the time (September 2021), the series was still restricted as per the gift agreement (restricted during the life of Goldin), so the material was just roughly processed to have a good working box inventory before the collection was sent off-site for storage. In its current form, the series is accessible, though it could stand some refinement.
Comptroller's Report (Newsletters), 1976-1977, inclusive
Working Files (2), 1977-1978 January, inclusive
Working Notes, 1977-1979, inclusive
Files for 1978 (14 folders), 1978, inclusive
Files for 1978 (32 folders), 1978, inclusive
Scope and Contents
One of the folders holds a set of speeches concluding with one from 1979.
Files for 1979 (10 folders), 1979, inclusive
Files for 1979 (2 folders), 1979, inclusive
Files for 1980 (9 folders), 1980, inclusive
Files for 1981 (1 folder), 1981, inclusive
Files for 1981 (11 folders), 1981, inclusive
Files for 1982 (3 folders), 1982, inclusive
Files for 1982 (2 folders), 1982, inclusive
Files for 1983 (8 folders), 1983, inclusive
Files for 1983 (1 folder), 1983, inclusive
Files for 1984 (9 folders), 1984, inclusive
Files for 1985 (7 folders), 1985, inclusive
Files for 1986 (5 folders), 1986, inclusive
Files for 1986 (5 folders), 1986, inclusive
Files for 1987 (6 folders), 1987, inclusive
Files for 1987 (1 folder), 1987, inclusive
Files for 1988 (7 folders), 1988, inclusive
Files for 1989 (4 folders), 1989, inclusive
Files for 1989 (15 folders), 1989, inclusive
Files for 1989 (10 folders), 1989, inclusive
Timesheets (1 folder), 1980s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Most of Walter's weekly timesheets are in the regular working files. Some from various years in the 1980s, however, were filed separately in this folder, along with some other administrative documents and contact/phone lists.
Comptroller Report topics (1 folder), 1988, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Holds a subject index for at least some of the 1988 issues. Also has random copies of some of the report articles from the 1980s.
Clippings. Joey Adams's column, with subject index (5 folders), 1979-1986, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes clips of Adams's "Strictly for Laughs" newspaper column, organized alphabetically by subject, with an index.
History of the Comptroller's Office (1 folder), 1970s-1980s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes various documents concerning descriptions of the history, purpose, organization, etc. of the Comptroller.
Post-Comptrollership (1 folder), 1990s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Holds a few documents related to Goldin after he left office, primarily dating from 1990.
Comptroller's Monthly Newsletter (5 bound volumes), 1976-1984, inclusive
Scope and Contents
These bound volumes include issues that pre-date Walter's employment by Goldin and so are not in the working files. The bound copies end in 1984; later years are found in Walter's working files.
Booklet. Presentation to Moody's Investors Service re: New York City's General Obligation Revenue Anticipation Notes, 1979 Series C and 1979 Series D, 1979
2 reports issued by the Office of Policy Management, 1989 December, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Holds: "Cork in the bottle: New York City's nursing home shortage" and "Now we are four: Boarder babies growing up in foster care: A follow-up study."