Research


Scope and Content Note

Public Papers Project staff compiled these copies of documents from the governor's office to prepare for their publication in annual editions of the Public Papers of the governor. With a few exceptions, the documents are published in their entirety in the Public Papers. Many of the documents have editorial markings made in preparation for publication.

Among the documents included in the series are: annual messages; budget messages and presentations; legislative approval and veto messages; emergency messages and messages of necessity (governor's requests that the legislature take immediate action on particular legislation); executive orders; judicial designations; pardons; statements and addresses; and appointments.

Documents in the series which were not published include: condolences (1983); correspondence and press releases regarding state investigations (1985); miscellaneous press releases (1984, 1986); and proclamations (1984-1986).

15732-93: These copies of documents were compiled by the staff of the Public Papers Project for their publication in annual editions of Public Papers. This accretion differs from previously accessioned portions of this series in that it contains material from the administration of Governor Hugh L. Carey as well as Governor Mario M. Cuomo.

15732-96: This accretion consists of paper copies of documents created by the governor's office in 1992-1994 and of 1,001 electronic files comprising copies of the documents and supporting materials produced in preparation for publication.