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

Chronological by date of press conference.

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.

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

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.

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.