Research


Scope and Content Note

This series consists of original and photocopied typed transcripts made from audio cassettes of the governor's press conferences found in series 13700, Audio and Video Tapes. Press conferences were held weekly and on special or important occasions to inform the press and public of state government policy on critical issues.

All aspects of New York State government and politics were covered, including such issues as: energy; drug abuse; economics; environment; crime and law enforcement; local, state and national elections; abortion; taxes; death penalty; and gun control.

The series also includes a small amount of biographical material on Governor Hugh Carey and copies of his messages to the legislature in 1976, 1977, and 1978.

13705-11: This accretion consists of typewritten transcripts of Governor W. Averell Harriman's press conferences, as well as memoranda, reports, and press releases used to brief the Governor in preparation for the conferences. Prior to December 1956, there are no transcripts but instead briefing material and press releases containing statements released at the hearings. Starting in December 1956, only the transcripts of the hearings are included.