This collection documents portions of Nelson A. Rockefeller's public life from 1958 to 1977. Hugh Morrow was a member of the executive staff during Rockefeller's terms as Governor of New York and subsequently U.S. Vice President.

This series contains Rockefeller's reading copy of speeches and transcripts of his remarks at press conferences. Some files contain drafts of speeches. Broad topics include both New York state and national government, politics, and public policy issues. Also included are speeches he made during his campaigns for the Republican presidential nomination in 1960, 1964, and 1968.