New York State Antidiscrimination Law
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Date
March 12, 1945
Description
An Act to amend the executive law, in relation to prevention and elimination of practices of discrimination in employment and otherwise against persons because of race, creed, color or national origin, creating in the executive department a state commission against discrimination, defining its functions, powers and duties and providing for the appointment and compensation of its officers and employees. Also known as the Law Against Discrimination and the Ives-Quinn Bill. Description from a published volume: "This is the first general law in the United States against discimination in employment: 'against persons because of race, creed, color, or national origin.'" 1949-1950 New York State Freedom Train Document No. 30.
Type
Written Document
Region
New York State
Era
The Great Depression and WW II
Topic
Civil Rights, Labor
Repository
Identifier
NYSA_13036-78_L1945_Ch118
Source
New York State Archives. New York (State). New York State Archives. New York (State). Department of State. Bureau of Miscellaneous Records. New York State Department of State Bureau of Miscellaneous Records Enrolled Acts of the State Legislature. 13036-78.
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