Mary Anne Krupsak

b. 1932
Former Lieutenant Governor of New York

 

Mary Anne Krupsak was born on March 26, 1932, in Schenectady, New York. She matriculated through the University of Rochester, and in 1955 she earned a master's degree in public communications from Boston University. After working on the gubernatorial campaign of W. Averell Harriman and as an administrative assistant to Congressman Samuel Stratton, Krupsak decided to enroll at the University of Chicago and graduated with a law degree in 1962.

Krupsak held seats in the New York State Assembly from 1969 to 1973 and the New York State Senate from 1973 to 1975. She was elected as the first woman Lieutenant Governor of New York under Governor Hugh Carey in 1975 and served until 1978, at which time she ran against and lost to Governor Carey in the primary election.

The Mary Anne Krupsak Papers held in the University of Rochester Archives contain subject and correspondence relating to constituent concerns in New York State and materials concerning legislative issues such as the Equal Rights Amendment, gay rights and women's rights. 

Krupsak Press Conference, 1978

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NYSA_13700-82_cassette_1978-06-12

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The first five minutes of audio is preparing for a press conference. Lieutenant Governor Mary Anne Krupsak discusses that she will not seek a second term as Lieutenant Governor in a press conference. She cites her working relationship with Governor Carey as a reason for stepping down and answers questions from the press. June 12, 1978.

 

Rochester, 1978

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NYSA_13700-82_cassette_1978-06-29_A

Description
Governor Carey while in Rochester, New York discusses budgets, and state and local governments; Mary Anne Krupsak running against him in the democratic primary for governor; state taxes; and financial problems of Rochester and New York City. Second section of audiotape includes Governor Carey giving a speech on New York State healthcare. Third section of audiotape contains various speeches from New York State Senator John Perry and Governor Carey about transportation projects and economic development in Rochester and Monroe County. June 29, 1978

Lt. Governor Krupsak and Governor Carey

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NYSA_13703-82_B1_8629_020
Description
Governor Hugh L. Carey and Lieutenant Governor Mary Anne Krupsak at the re-dedication of a plaque honoring Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Carrie Chapman Catt for their work for the equal rights of women. The plaque is located in the State Street Lobby in the Capitol building, on the west wall. It was erected by the League of Women Voters.
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New York State Archives. New York (State). Governor. Public information photographs, 1910-1992. Series 13703-82, Box 1, No. 8629_020.
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Mary Anne Krupsak

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NYSA_13703-82_B2_015
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(Left to right) Former Governor Nelson Rockefeller, Attorney General Louis Lefkowitz, Governor Hugh L. Carey, Lieutenant Governor Mary Anne Krupsak, New York State Comptroller Arthur Levitt, and former Governor Malcolm Wilson at the Executive Mansion the night of the Constitutional Ball. The Constitutional Ball was held to celebrate New York’s 200th birthday and the signing of New York's first Constitution on April 20, 1777.
Source 
New York State Archives. New York (State). Governor. Public information photographs, 1910-1992. Series 13703-82, Box 2, No. 015.
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Lt. Governor Krupsak speaks with Governor Carey

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NYSA_13703-82_B2_10665_006
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Lieutenant Governor Mary Anne Krupsak and Governor Hugh L. Carey converse at the economic summit held at Topridge, Marjorie Meriweather Post's Adirondack Great Camp, on October 23-24, 1977.
Source 
New York State Archives. New York (State). Governor. Public information photographs, 1910-1992. Series 13703-82, Box 2, No. 10665_006.
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Governor Carey delivering State of the State

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NYSA_13703-82_B5_10853_035
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Governor Hugh L. Carey (at podium) delivering his State of the State address for 1978. Next to the Governor is Catherine A. Carey, clerk of the assembly. Behind them, left to right: Assembly Speaker Stanley Steingut, Lieutenant Governor Mary Anne Krupsak, Attorney General Louis Lefkowitz, Comptroller Arthur Levitt, Senate Majority Leader Warren M. Anderson. January 4, 1978.
Source 
New York State Archives. New York (State). Governor. Public information photographs, 1910-1992. Series 13703-82, Box 5, No. 10853_035.
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