Expand All Collapse All Extent 6 folders, approximately 449 pages Summary This collection consists of June Shih’s Speechwriting files regarding President Clinton's November 8, 1997 Human Rights Campaign speech and also President Clinton's 40th Anniversary of the Desegregation of Central High School remarks on September 25, 1997. The collection consists of drafts and memorandum, in addition to background materials such as press and scheduling materials. Scope and Content Note The materials in FOIA 2015-0142-F are a selective body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related material. On September 25, 1997, President Clinton provided remarks during a ceremony commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the desegregation of Central High School. This collection contains drafts and remarks for this 1997 Central High speech. In addition, clippings describe the 40th Anniversary ceremony and diversity in American schools. President Clinton spoke at the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Dinner on November 8, 1997. The speech primarily focused on civil rights associated with sexual orientation. This collection contains drafts, remarks, and scheduling materials concerning the 1997 HRC speech. Background materials for this HRC speech include administration accomplishments, clippings, press releases, and publications. In addition, memoranda to June Shih contain suggestions for the 1997 HRC speech. Record Type Textual System of Arrangement Records that are responsive to this FOIA request were found in these collections areas—Clinton Presidential Records: White House Staff and Office Files. Staff and Office files were maintained at the folder level by staff members within their individual offices and document all levels of administration activity. Staff and Office files are processed at the folder level, that is, individual documents are not selected and removed from a folder for processing. While this method maintains folder integrity, it frequently results in the incidental processing of documents that are not wholly responsive to the subject areas. Access Collection is open to all researchers. Access to Clinton Presidential Records is governed by the Presidential Records Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. Chapter 22, as amended) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552, as amended) and therefore records may be restricted in whole or in part in accordance with legal exemptions. Copyright Documents in this collection that were prepared by officials of the United States government as part of their official duties are in the public domain. Researchers are advised to consult the copyright law of the United States (17 U.S.C. Chapter 1) which governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Provenance Official records of William Jefferson Clinton’s presidency are housed at the Clinton Presidential Library and administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) under the provisions of the Presidential Records Act (PRA). Processed by Staff Archivist, 2014. Previously restricted materials are added as they are released. Last Modified Date 2014-12-15 Container List The following is a list of documents and folders processed in response to FOIA 2015-0142-F: Box 1 Clinton Presidential Records: White House Staff and Office Files Speechwriting Shih, June Human Rights Campaign 11/8/97 [1] [OA/ID 16416] Human Rights Campaign 11/8/97 [2][OA/ID 16416] Human Rights Campaign 11/8/97 [3][OA/ID 16416] Human Rights Campaign 11/8/97 [4][OA/ID 16416] Little Rock [Central High 40th Anniversary] 9/25/97 [1] [OA/ID 16416] Little Rock [Central High 40th Anniversary] 9/25/97 [2] [OA/ID 16416]