Here are some names and addresses that have been circulating.
Michael Stewart
Temple University
The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo
Governor of New York State
NYS State Capitol Building
Albany, NY 12224
Governor’s office phone: (518) 474-8390
Email contact form:
http://www.governor.ny.gov/contact/GovernorContactForm.php
Merryl H. Tisch, Chancellor
New York State Board of Regents
Regents Office
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, N.Y. 12234
Regents’ office phone: (518) 474-5889
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Dr. John B. King, Jr.
Acting Commissioner of Education and President of the University of the
State of New York
[acting appointment effective 6/15/11; final appointment effective 7/15/11]
New York State Education Department
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234
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From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Elizabeth Hoag-Stewart
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 1:14 PM
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Subject: Re: New York State Museum Archaeology Programs Targeted
I could probably look it up, but can anyone provide names and addresses to
write to in support of the archaeologists and program at the NYSM?
Thanks, Beth Hoag
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Sent: Wednesday, July 6, 2011 10:27 AM
Subject: FW: New York State Museum Archaeology Programs Targeted
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From: Lovis, William [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 8:11 AM
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Subject: New York State Museum Archaeology Programs Targeted
Dear All: I have recently learned that the New York State Education
Department and the New York State Museum are effectively gutting their
century plus old archaeology program. Christina Rieth, State Archaeologist;
Jon Lothrop, curator of archaeology; and Chuck Orser, curator of historic
archaeology, were all served layoff notices effective in three weeks unless
their union negotiates a contract settlement. I have heard that NY State
Museum administration was not consulted on the layoff plan nor were they
informed until the layoff notices were served.
This action is not unique but only the most recent incident of many museums
being targeted for substantial budget cuts as cultural institutions are
viewed as inessential to economic recovery and contribution to future
growth. I urge the archaeological community to mobilize in protest of this
action, and to inform the New York State governor, commissioner of
education, and chancellor of the board of regents of the importance of the
New York State Museum and its archaeology programs in particular.
Thanks, and if you share my sentiments over this action I hope you will all
join me in writing the appropriate parties with you concerns,
Bill Lovis
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