Managing Records: Documentary Heritage Program

What is the Documentary Heritage Program?

The Documentary Heritage Program (DHP) is a statewide program established by law to ensure the survival of New York's documentary heritage by providing financial support and guidance to the not-for-profit organizations that hold, collect and make available the state's historical records.

Who does the DHP serve?

New York State-based not-for-profit organizations including, but not limited to, archives, libraries, historical societies, museums, and other organizations that hold historical records, and collect and make them publicly accessible, may use the DHP's regional services and apply for DHP Grants.

What are the DHP's priorities?

In order to insure that the DHP addresses the New York State Historical Records Advisory Board’s mandate to identify, survey, collect, and make available historical records that relate to under-documented groups or subjects, the State Archives has identified and given priority to specific topical areas. Many of these records are in serious danger of being lost or neglected, yet they document major change in local communities, the State, and the Nation. An explanation of the reasoning behind each of DHP’s Topical Priorities follows.
DHP Top Priority Areas include:

What regional services does the DHP provide?

Nine regional archivists, working through the 3Rs library systems or through historical service agencies, are responsible for:

The nine regional service providers have web pages with further information about their DHP services and other services they offer:


What statewide services does the DHP provide?

The DHP office of the State Archives is responsible for:


FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR REGION'S DHP ARCHIVIST
Or contact:
Archival Services
New York State Archives
9C71 Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
518-474-6926
fax: 518-473-4941
email: dhs@mail.nysed.gov