Charles W. Poletti papers, 1920-1991, bulk 1923-1970

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Series XII: Records, 1937-1964

This series holds speeches and interviews with Poletti recorded on record albums, including talks on low-cost housing, anti-corruption, and a report on the 1964 World's Fair. It also contains a number of popular music records owned by Poletti.



Box 75 Testimonial Dinner for Charles Poletti with Speech by Herbert H. Lehman, 1937 February 25 (8 records), 1937 February 25


Poletti Speeches


Box 75 "Partnership in Nationwide Low-Cost Housing," 1938 February 2 (2 records), 1938 February 2


Box 75 "Pythianism and Americanism," 1939 February 19 (2 records), 1939 February 19


Box 75 Memorial Service for Colonel Vigo, 1939 February 24 (2 records), 1939 February 24


Box 75 "Anti-Corruption Program,", 1939 February 25


Box 75 "Legislation and Government," 1939 February 25 (3 records, 2 copies), 1939 February 25


Box 75 "New York State Czechoslovak Day,", 1940 March 7



Box 76 State Police Conference, 1940 August 13 (5 records), 1940 August 13


Box 76 Poletti Gubernatorial Inauguration, 1942 December 2 (2 records), 1942 December 2


Box 76 Unknown Poletti Speech, 1947 September 10


Box 76 "World's Fair Report"--Interview Featuring Bill Berns, Charles Poletti, Douglas Beaton, and Gates Davison,, 1963 July 26


Box 76 Robert Moses at Massena, N.Y., 1963 September 18


Box 76 "The Tex McCrary Program"--Interview, 1964 February 28



Box 77 Popular Music, circa 1940-1960 (15 records), 1940-1960