New York State Governor's Press Office Transcripts of Press Conferences 13705

New York State Governor's Press Office Transcripts of Press Conferences

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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

These transcripts of weekly and special press conferences document the governor's efforts to inform the press and public of state government policy on critical issues 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 biographical material on Governor Carey, as well as briefing material used by Governor Harriman in preparation for press conferences.

Creator:

New York (State). Governor. Press Office

Title:

Governor's Press Office transcripts of press conferences

Quantity:

4.5 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1956-1957, 1975-1982

Series Number:

13705

Arrangement

Chronological by date of press conference.

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.

Related Material

13700 Audio and Video Tapes of the Governor, contains related records.

Custodial History

13705-11: This accretion was a gift to Syracuse University from Governor Harriman in 1959, and was later transferred to the New York State Archives in 2006. It was accessioned in February 2011.