New York State Archives Publications
The New York State Archives provides a wide variety of publications for specific audiences such as researchers and genealogists, records managers and archivists, students and teachers, state and local government officials, as well as for the general public. The publications are available in various formats including HTML, PDF, ASCII, and Microsoft Word. Printed copies of most publications are also available. Generally, single copies of State Archives' publications are free; multiple copies are $2.00 each. Exceptions are noted after each publication.To download PDF documents, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don't have it, you can download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free.
Contact the Publications Office by email ARCHPUBS@mail.nysed.gov.
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Guides to Historical Records - guides, fact sheets, and finding aids to the records in the New York State Archives and other repositories. For more information, contact the State Archives' Archival Services unit, 9C35,Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY 12230. Telephone 518-474-6926. E-mail: archinfo@mail.nysed.gov. Also available are the grant guidelines and application forms for the Hackman Research Residency Program, which supports research using the holdings of the New York State Archives.
Managing Government Records - records and information management publications and records retention schedules. While some are specifically developed for state agencies or local governments, the concepts presented can be applied to most records management programs. If you have questions or comments, e-mail the State Archives' records management hotline at recmgmt@mail.nysed.gov or contact one of our regional advisory offices.
Managing Historical Records - publications on the care and use of historical records and funding sources for archival programs. Certain publications were developed for local governments, other publications for the Documentary Heritage Program (DHP). In most cases the concepts presented can be applied across programs and will be of use to anyone managing historical records. For more information, contact the State Archives' Archival Services unit, 9C35 Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY 12230. Telephone: 518-474-6926. E-mail: archinfo@mail.nysed.gov.
Teaching with Historical Records - publications primarily geared to teachers looking for guidance in using primary source documents in the classroom, but also of use to records custodians who realize the educational potential of the records they hold. If you have questions contact the State Archives' Public Programs and Outreach unit, 9B70 Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY 12230. Telephone: 518-474-6926. E-mail: archedu@mail.nysed.gov.
Books and Magazines From New York's Archives - publications whose content is partially or completely drawn from information that exists in archival records at the New York State Archives and/or at other repositories in New York State. Some publications are available from the Archives Partnership Trust, while others are available from either the publisher or your local or online bookstore. Some publications may be free, or may be purchased at a discount, if you Become a Member in the Partnership Trust. For more information, contact the Archives Partnership Trust, 9C49 Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY 12230. Telephone: 518-473-7091. Email: aptrust@mail.nysed.gov.