This series focuses on Joseph E. Persico's service as the chief speech writer for Nelson A. Rockefeller during his two last terms as Governor of New York (1967-1973) and during his service as Vice President of the United States (1974-1977). This collection contains the speeches and press releases that Persico wrote in this capacity. His personal papers and writings are at the New York State Archives in Albany.

Types of records include: photographs.

The Nelson A. Rockefeller family photographs, Series 1008 consists primarily of individual and group family portraits and informals as well as prints of the Rockefeller family homes, Nelson A. Rockefeller's travel, his art interests and philanthropic activities. In addition to documenting a variety of events and activities during Nelson Rockefeller's service as Governor of New York, and as Vice President of the United States, this series also highlights his early government service including the United States Department of State and his efforts as Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs.

Types of records include: photographs.

Types of records include: photographs.

Types of records includes: photographs.

This series contains a variety of material pertaining to Nelson Rockefeller's time as a politician, statesman, and public servant. The six subseries cover a broad spectrum of Rockefeller's involvement in political affairs, both on the state level and within the national arena. The majority of the series covers Rockefeller's tenure as Governor of New York from 1959 to 1973. A range of public issues are represented in the series, primarily in the first subseries.

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.

The material in this series was created and maintained by Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller's Press Office. The series includes copies of press releases documenting his governmental and political activities and some background material used in the creation of the releases. Also included is a small collection of statistical analysis reports used by the Governor's office to gauge public opinion on various issues.