This guide lists and describes New York State historical materials, ranging from seventeenth century Dutch colonial records to recent files of state agencies, held by the New York State Archives. The 58 entries in the guide are arranged in accordance with the present organizational structure of the state government, with separate sections for the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The section devoted to the executive branch covers records from the governor's office, the lieutenant governor's office, all executive department subdivisions, and all state departments and agencies. Materials listed for the legislative branch include Senate and Assembly records. Each entry includes a historical note on the office, agency, or governmental branch along with a list of relevant records. A note on local government records is appended. (JL)