New York State Governor Mario M. Cuomo Transcripts of Press Conferences, Interviews, and Official Remarks
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of transcripts of press conferences, interviews, and remarks of Mario M. Cuomo during the course of his gubernatorial administration. The bulk of the events transcribed are official press conferences held by the governor at the Capitol. Also included are transcripts of bill signings, budget messages (or "budget school" held specifically for the press), call-in programs, meetings with newspaper editorial boards, interviews on nationwide news or talk shows, and "press opportunities" following talks given by the governor.
Title
- New York State Governor Mario M. Cuomo transcripts of press conferences, interviews, and official remarks
Quantity
- 6 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B1419
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Arrangement
Chronological by date of transcript.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of copies and duplicate originals of transcripts of press conferences, interviews, and remarks of Mario M. Cuomo during the course of his gubernatorial administration. Transcripts typically include a cover sheet listing the event and/or audience, date, and the name of the company which prepared the transcript. Those transcripts missing a cover sheet, and which are not dated, are found at the end of the series.
The bulk of the events transcribed are official press conferences held by the governor at the Capitol. Also included are transcripts of bill signings, budget messages (or "budget school" held specifically for the press), C-Span call-in programs, meetings with newspaper editorial boards, interviews on nationwide news or talk shows (e.g., "Good Morning America", the "Today Show") and "press opportunities" following talks given by the governor at other places.
B1419-95A: This accretion consists of "press transcripts" of press conferences of Mario Cuomo, primarily held at the Capitol, and of interviews with print and non-print media. Of special note are transcripts of radio interviews, and scripts for radio "beepers" (messages recorded by the governor for broadcast) which celebrate holidays, promote special events, or provide information on government programs, emergency assistance, and business/consumer opportunities and activities.
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- Governors--New York (State)
- Governors
- Press and politics--New York (State)
- Press conferences
- Public relations