Legislative Attacks on Outdoor Advertising in New York collection, 1939-1942
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Summary
- Abstract:
- Privately bound compilations, published by Press of Fremont Payne, of conference proceedings, court documents, legislative motions and amendments, pamphlets, reports and other printed materials that relate to activities opposing or regulating billboards and outdoor advertising in New York. Topics addressed include building codes; highway beautification and construction; licensing, permit fees and taxes; railroad crossings; sign design, placement and removal; slum clearance and low-rent housing areas; women's role in anti-billboard activism; World War II wartime planning and activities; and zoning laws. Individuals and organizations represented include Albert S. Bard; American Automobile Association; American Planning and Civic Association; Archibald MacLeish; Henry Hudson Parkway Authority; New York City Planning Commission; New York State government (Assembly, Senate, Supreme Court); and Triborough Bridge Authority. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History and the Kevin P. Reilly Sr. Outdoor Advertising Archives.
- Extent:
- 0.3 Linear Feet
- Language:
- Materials in English.
- Collection ID:
- RL.13012
Background
- Scope and content:
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Privately bound compilations, published by Press of Fremont Payne, of conference proceedings, court documents, legislative motions and amendments, pamphlets, reports and other printed materials that relate to activities opposing or regulating billboards and outdoor advertising in New York. Topics addressed include building codes; highway beautification and construction; licensing, permit fees and taxes; railroad crossings; sign design, placement and removal; slum clearance and low-rent housing areas; women's role in anti-billboard activism; World War II wartime planning and activities; and zoning laws. Individuals and organizations represented include Albert S. Bard; American Automobile Association; American Planning and Civic Association; Archibald MacLeish; Henry Hudson Parkway Authority; New York City Planning Commission; New York State government (Assembly, Senate, Supreme Court); and Triborough Bridge Authority.
- Acquisition information:
- The Legislative Attacks on Outdoor Advertising in New York collection was received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a transfer from the Outdoor Advertising Association of America in 2023.
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Processed by Richard Collier Aug. 2023
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- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Subjects
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- Subjects:
- Advertising, Outdoor -- Law and legislation -- United States
Billboards -- New York (State)
World War, 1939-1945 -- Social aspects -- United States - Names:
- American Automobile Association
American Planning and Civic Association
Henry Hudson Parkway Authority
New York (N.Y.). City Planning Commission
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
New York (State). Legislature. Senate
New York (State). Supreme Court
Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority
John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
Press of Fremont Payne, Inc.
MacLeish, Archibald, 1892-1982
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