Administrative files, 1975-1984, 2007-2012

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In Folder: Lieutenant Governor (Record Group LG1)

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Administrative files, 1975-1984, 2007-2012

The lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, in the event of absence, disability, or death of the governor, performs all duties incumbent upon the chief executive, and has all of the constitutional powers vested in that office. Additionally, the lieutenant governor is a voting member of the Council and is delegated other responsibilities at the governor's discretion (Const Pt 2, C 2, S 2). Series is created to assist in the lieutenant governor's liaison activities involving various parts of the executive branch and other agencies as designated by the governor. Files include incoming and copies of outgoing correspondence, reports, memorandums, position papers, briefing materials, and videotapes. Topics include acid rain, education, criminal justice, economic profiles of Massachusetts municipalities, federal-state relations, health care, organization of the executive branch, and social security. Series currently includes files from terms of Thomas O'Neill (1975-1983), John Kerry (1983-1985), and Timothy Murray (2007-2013); Kerry files include his work with the Anti-Crime Council and Coalition of Northeast Governors. Murray records are accessible digitally.

Record Details

Title: Administrative files, 1975-1984, 2007-2012

Creator: Massachusetts. Office of Lieutenant Governor

Description: The lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, in the event of absence, disability, or death of the governor, performs all duties incumbent upon the chief executive, and has all of the constitutional powers vested in that office. Additionally, the lieutenant governor is a voting member of the Council and is delegated other responsibilities at the governor's discretion (Const Pt 2, C 2, S 2). Series is created to assist in the lieutenant governor's liaison activities involving various parts of the executive branch and other agencies as designated by the governor.Files include incoming and copies of outgoing correspondence, reports, memorandums, position papers, briefing materials, and videotapes. Topics include acid rain, education, criminal justice, economic profiles of Massachusetts municipalities, federal-state relations, health care, organization of the executive branch, and social security.Series currently includes files from terms of Thomas O'Neill (1975-1983), John Kerry (1983-1985), and Timothy Murray (2007-2013); Kerry files include his work with the Anti-Crime Council and Coalition of Northeast Governors. Murray records are accessible digitally.

Digital Origin: Digital records begin with Timothy Murray (in office 2007-2013). All other original materials are located at the Massachusetts Archives.

Date: 1975-1984, 2007-2012

Extent: Physical materials: 21.95 cubic feet (17 record center cartons and 2 document boxes) ; Digital materials: 55 KB (1 digital file)

Language: en

Preferred Citation: Administrative files. (LG1 / Series 506) Massachusetts Archives. Boston, MA. Accessed [insert date accessed in format DD Mth. YYYY]. [insert URL of resource].

Rights Information

Access Restrictions: Personal information restricted by statutory provision; MGLA c 4, s 7, cl 26(c) and c 66A. For conditions of access consult repository.

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