Finding aids describe archival collections to help users navigate their contents and identify material relevant to their research. Finding aids provide a summary of a collection, the system of arrangement of the responsive material, a container list of responsive files, and a link to the related digitized records (if available). Researchers may use the "Search Box" below to search by keyword or collection number (ex. 2016-0738-F). Researchers may narrow their search results by filtering by finding aid type, record type, or tag. Researchers may also select for "Digitized Content" to view only collections that have been digitized. President Clinton carefully examines the books at Bickerton & Ripley Bookstore in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, September 3, 1994. Photographer: Barbara Kinney President Clinton carefully examines the books at Bickerton & Ripley Bookstore in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, September 3, 1994. Photographer: Barbara Kinney About finding aid types Finding Aid Types Finding aid types include Freedom of Information Act Collections, Systematically Processed Collections, and Mandatory Declassification Review Collections. Freedom of Information Act Collections provide a summary of a collection requested under the Freedom of Information Act, biographic information concerning the collection, the system of arrangement of the responsive material, a container list of responsive files, and a link to the related digitized records (if available). Systematically Processed Collections provide a summary of a collection processed systematically, biographic information concerning the collection, the system of arrangement of the responsive material, a container list of files, and a link to the related digitized records (if available). Mandatory Declassification Review Collections provide a summary of a collection released via a Mandatory Declassification Review, and an Adobe Acrobat file (.pdf) of the declassified records. About collection description tags Collection Description Tags A Tag is a descriptive term attached to a finding aid to establish relationships between collection descriptions. Multiple tags can be used to describe collections. TagUse For AIDS (Disease)Finding aid descriptions of collections having to do with the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and/or the treatment of HIV infections. Finding aids also describe policy concerning individuals, groups, or countries seeking treatment or subsidies for AIDs and HIV. AmbassadorsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with individuals who served the United States as an Ambassador to another country, Armed ForcesFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with the Military, or Armed Services. This means any Finding aid descriptions of collections having to do with the Wars in Kosovo and Bosnia. (Ex: Don't Ask, Don't Tell, sending troops to Haiti in 1994, etc.) Associations, institutions, etc.Finding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Networks (Associations, institutions, etc.), Organizations, Voluntary associations, or Voluntary organizations. Award presentationsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Award ceremonies, Awards ceremonies, or Awards presentations. (Examples: Presidential Medal of Freedom, Kennedy Center Awards, Volunteer Service, National Service, Military Awards.) CelebritiesFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with: Famous people; Famous persons; Illustrious people; or Well-known people. Civil rightsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Basic rights; Civil liberties; Civil rights--Law and legislation; Civil rights--Legal status, laws, etc.; Constitutional rights; Human rights or Fundamental rights. CrimeFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with: City crime; Crime and criminals; Crime--Social aspects; Crimes; Delinquency; Felonies; Misdemeanors; Urban crime, or International Crime. Dinners and diningFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with State Dinners, dinners and receptions held on behalf of other countries, the Prayer Breakfast, Fundraising dinners, or private dinners. Donated CollectionUsed only for systematically processed collections that were donated collections to the Clinton Presidential Library & Museum Economic policyFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with domestic or U.S. Economic policy. Used for: Economic nationalism, Economic planning, Economic policy--Political aspects, National planning, State planning. EducationFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Education. Emigration and immigrationFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with immigrants, illegal immigrants, illegal aliens, or immigration policies. Environmental policyFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Environment and state Environmental control; Environmental management--Government policy; Environmental policy--Law and legislation; Environmental policy--Political aspects; Environmental protection--Government policy; Environmental quality--Government policy; or State and environment. Executive advisory bodiesFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Presidential Commissions, Presidential Advisory Boards, Commissions of the federal government, or Government advisory boards. Executive clemencyFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with the power to grant relief from criminal punishment, encompassing pardons (forgiveness of offense), commutations (reduced sentences), reprieves (postponement of sentence), and amnesty (broad forgiveness). Executive ordersFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Executive orders. First LadyFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with the initiatives or activities of First Lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton. Finding aid descriptions of collections concernining the staff of First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton or the Office of the First Lady. Gay rightsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Gay and lesbian rights; Gay men--Civil rights; Gay people--Civil rights; Lesbian rights; Lesbians--Civil rights; Rights of gay people; or Rights of lesbians. Finding aid descriptions of collections having to do with "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," Gay Marriage, DOMA, etc. Government agenciesFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with any Executive agencies, Government agencies, Regulatory agencies. This term can be used broadly to describe the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Presidential Cabinet Offices (Defense, Education, State), Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Europe, etc. Heads of StateFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with foreign Heads of State, heads of government, or rulers (Example, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Kings, etc.)Health care reform Finding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Health reform; Health system reform; Healthcare reform; Medical care reform; Reform of health care delivery; or Reform of medical care delivery. HolidaysFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Legal holidays or National holidays (St. Patricks Day, Christmas, Easter, MLK day, etc) Housing policyFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Housing policy and Government subsidies for housing. Also descriptions of collections having to do with homelessness or the un-housed. International economic relationsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with international economic planning or policy International relationsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Foreign affairs, Foreign policy, Foreign relations, Global governance, Interdependence of nations, International affairs, Peaceful coexistence, or World order. Judges--Selection and AppointmentFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with selection or appointment of judges (supreme court or circuit) LawFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Legislative Acts; Legislative Enactments; or Law--Regions; Laws (Statutes). Law enforcementFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with policing or the enforcement of laws. (Example: ATF, DEA, and FBI actions; like WACO, Branch Dividians, Elian Gonzalez, Ruby Ridge, etc.) Finding aid descriptions concerning the Department of Justice and the Attorney General.MeetingsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with meetings at the White House, White House Conferences, or other conferences hosted by other associations. Military basesFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with military bases, military forts, or military facilities. Military operationsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Military Operations, Peacekeeping Operations, or Rescue Operations. Millennium Celebrations (2000)Finding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Millennium celebrations (2000), 2000 A.D., celebrations, or Year 2000 celebrations. (This includes White House Millenium Events in 1999). People with disabilitiesFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with people with disabilities, Americans with Disabilities, Americans with Disabilities Act, or Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Political campaignsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with: Election Campaigns, Electioneering, Electoral politics, or Negative campaigns (example: President Clinton's 1996 election campaign, 2000 Gore campaign, Contested campaign results, Hillary Rodham Clinton's 1998 Senatorial Campaign). PoliticiansFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Statesmen like: Senators, Representatives, Governors, Mayors, or any other U.S. elected official. Presidents--StaffFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with a member of White House Staff. This descriptive tag also applies to the President's Cabinet Secretaries (and Cabinet Secretary Deputies and Assistants). Public welfareFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Welfare (Public assistance) or Welfare reform; Benevolent institutions; Poor relief; Public assistance; Public charities; Public relief; Public welfare--Government policy; Public welfare reform; Relief (Aid); or Social welfare. ReligionsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do anything related to religion. These topices include religious denominations, world religions, religious leaders, or spiritual advisors. Scandals--Political aspectsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with a political controversy or scandal that affected the Clinton Administration (Whitewater, Filegate, Keneth Starr Investigations, etc.) SpeechwritersFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Individuals that are part of the President's speechwriting team who write, edit, research and fact check every speech. The speechwriting team varies in size and scope, depending on the preferences of the president. SportsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Sports, Athletes, Athletic events (Example: Olympic Games). This finding aid tag also describes collections concerning President Clinton's involvement in sporting events (example: playing golf, throwing out the first pitch, attending a basketball game, etc). TechnologyFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with the field of Science and Technology, satellites, computers, information systems, telecommunications, etc. TerrorismFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with foreign or domestic Terrorists; Acts of terrorism; Attacks, Terrorist; Global terrorism; International terrorism; Political terrorism; Terror attacks; Terrorist acts; Terrorist attacks; or World terrorism. Voyages and travelsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Presidential Trips and Travel. These finding aids could also be describing presidential vacations. (Examples: the Travel Office, Trip Books, Vacations to Martha's Vinyard, etc.) WarFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with armed conflict or war. (Example: Wars in Kosovo, Bosnia, etc.) Deputies Committee MeetingFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Deputies Committee Meetings Principals Committee MeetingFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Principals Committee Meetings Gubernatorial CollectionUsed only for systematically processed collections. Federal RecordsUsed only for systematically processed collections. About digitized content Digitized Content Researchers may select for "Digitized Content" to view only collections that have been digitized. If responsive files in a Freedom of Information Act Collection or Systematically Processed Collection have been digitized, a link to the digitized material is provided in the Container List. All Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) Collections have been digitized. Digitized MDR Collections are provided as an Adobe Acrobat Document (.pdf) within the finding aid. Search Finding Aids and MDRs Search Adding quotation marks around a phrase ("phrase") for exact phrase search. Search Reset Type Freedom of Information Act CollectionMandatory Declassification Review CollectionSystematically Processed Collection Record Type TextualPhotographsElectronic RecordsVideosAudio Tags International relationsHeads of StatePresidents--StaffCelebritiesFirst LadyWarLawGovernment agenciesExecutive advisory bodiesInternational economic relationsTerrorismSpeechwritersMeetingsPoliticiansTechnologyArmed ForcesAmbassadorsPrincipals Committee MeetingJudges--Selection and AppointmentDeputies Committee MeetingHealth care reformVoyages and travelsMilitary operationsEconomic policyCrimeLaw enforcementAssociations, institutions, etc.Executive clemencyAIDS (Disease)ReligionsCivil rightsPolitical campaignsAward presentationsEnvironmental policyExecutive ordersMillennium Celebrations (2000)Dinners and diningEmigration and immigrationMilitary basesGay rightsHousing policyHolidaysPeople with disabilitiesEducationSportsScandals--Political aspectsDonated Collection Digitized Content (-) Yes Displaying 361 - 380 of 901 Sort by FOIA Number Relevance Order Asc Desc Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2013-0682-M-Release-C) Declassified documents concerning Bosnia This Mandatory Declassification Review contains material on Principals Committee (PC) and Deputies Committee (DC) meetings on Bosnia from 1993 through 1995. Materials include papers, memos, talking points, and reports on the crisis in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Topics include humanitarian aid options, lifting the arms embargo, the United Nations Protection Force, and a peace agreement. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2013-0682-M-Release-D) Declassified documents concerning Bosnia This Mandatory Declassification Review contains material on Principals Committee (PC) and Deputies Committee (DC) meetings on Bosnia from 1993 through 1995. Materials include papers, memos, talking points, and reports on the crisis in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Topics include humanitarian aid options, lifting the arms embargo, the United Nations Protection Force, and a peace agreement. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2013-0682-M-Release-E) Declassified documents concerning Bosnia This Mandatory Declassification Review contains material on Principals Committee (PC) and Deputies Committee (DC) meetings on Bosnia from 1993 through 1995. Materials include papers, memos, talking points, and reports on the crisis in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Topics include humanitarian aid options, lifting the arms embargo, the United Nations Protection Force, and a peace agreement. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2013-0689-F) Jacques Chirac - President of France This collection consists of records related to President William J. Clinton’s meetings with French President Jacques Chirac on June 14, 1995 where the two discussed Bosnia. A well known and long serving politician, Chirac was elected President of France in May 1995. Chirac was in the United States in June 1995 to attend the U.S.-EU Summit, one of a number held that year. President Clinton met with President Chirac at the White House on June 14. European Commission President Jacques Santer was included in at least one meeting with Clinton and Chirac. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2013-0694-M) Declassified documents concerning China's Accession to the World Trade Organization This Mandatory Declassification Review contains material on negotiations concerning China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Materials include handwritten notes from two meetings held on August 6, 1997. Systematically Processed Collection Textual (2013-0717-S) Eric Liu This collection consists of the files of Eric Liu, the Deputy Director of Domestic Policy from 1999-2000. It contains notes, memorandums, correspondence, speech drafts and legislative policy plans for the final year of the Clinton administration. It topics include: the budgeting and appropriations process, campaign finance reform, civil rights issues, crime and gun control, education, the Family and Medical Leave Act, food safety, gay rights, hate crimes legislation, health care, immigration, philanthropy, national service, tobacco lawsuits, welfare to work issues, and school shootings. The collection also contains extensive notes, drafts and mark-ups for President Clinton’s 1999 State of the Union speech. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2013-0723-F) Janet Yellen - Council of Economic Advisors This collection consists of records related to Janet Yellen, who was Chairperson of the CEA [Council of Economic Advisors] from 1997-1999. It contains memoranda and briefings concerning details such as economic indicators, industrial production, housing starts, consumer attitudes, consumer price index, inflation, gross domestic product (GDP), interest rates, and stock prices. This collection also consists of email to and from Yellen’s White House email account includes discussion of a wide variety of topics, including but not limited to Product Liability, Kyoto (Climate Change), Federal Involvement in Retail Electricity Competition (FERC), Trade Liberalization, World Trade Organization (WTO) trade wars, the 1997 Asian Economic Crisis, the 1998 Japanese Financial Crisis, and Y2K preparations. Many emails are related to preparing the Economic Report of the President. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2013-0770-M) Declassified documents concerning Antony Blinken This Mandatory Declassification Review was for specific documents from Clinton Presidential Library Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case 2006-0459-F. Case 2006-0459-F was for the files of National Security Council (NSC) speechwriter Antony Blinken. Documents being released include comprehensive talking points for the April 1997 foreign policy retreat, a briefing memo and talking points for a meeting with Korean President Kim Dae-Jung in November 1998, and notes and drafts of speeches concerning Iraq in February, November, and December 1998. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2013-0785-M) Declassified documents concerning Robert Boorstin, NSC Speechwriter This Mandatory Declassification Review contains material from the files of Robert Boorstin, NSC Speechwriter. Material includes a memo from National Security Advisor Anthony Lake to President Clinton regarding a 1995 speech before the UN General Assembly. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2013-0792-M) Declassified documents concerning PDD-68, International Public Information Policy This Mandatory Declassification Review contains material on PDD-68 (International Public Information policy). Material includes a memo to National Security Advisor Samuel Berger regarding Worldnet on Iraq and a December 1998 Department of State cable to diplomatic outposts regarding a public response if military strikes are launched against Iraq. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2013-0804-M) Declassified documents concerning British Prime Minister Tony Blair This Mandatory Declassification Review contains material on memcons, telcons, and correspondence related to British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Materials include background and briefing materials for meetings and conversations with Prime Minister Blair, covering topics of mutual interest such as NATO enlargement, Bosnia, terrorism, and trade. Also included are memcons with Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto, French President Jacques Chirac, and Chinese President Jiang Zemin. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2013-0816-F) President Jimmy Carter This collection consists of records related to a phone call between President Clinton and former President Jimmy Carter on May 21, 1994 to discuss China. The collection contains correspondence between the two presidents referencing the call. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2013-0830-M) Declassified documents concerning PDD-68, International Public Information Policy This Mandatory Declassification Review contains papers, cables, and reports regarding the war in Kosovo in 1998. Topics include Serb compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 1199, military radio broadcasting in Kosovo, and planning for an OSCE [Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe] Kosovo verification mission. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2013-0831-M-Release-A) Declassified documents concerning Genocide in the former Yugoslavia This Mandatory Declassification Review contains material on genocide in the former Yugoslavia. Material includes Department of State cables on the international response after the Srebrenica massacre, U.N. discussions and reports on Bosnia, and a demarche to a Serbian foreign minister. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2013-0831-M-Release-B) Declassified documents concerning Genocide in the former Yugoslavia This Mandatory Declassification Review contains material on genocide in the former Yugoslavia. Material includes Department of State cables on the international response after the Srebrenica massacre, U.N. discussions and reports on Bosnia, and a demarche to a Serbian foreign minister. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2013-0831-M-Release-C) Declassified documents concerning Genocide in the former Yugoslavia This Mandatory Declassification Review contains material on genocide in the former Yugoslavia. Material includes Department of State cables on the international response after the Srebrenica massacre, U.N. discussions and reports on Bosnia, and a demarche to a Serbian foreign minister. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2013-0836-F) Agricultural Biotechnology This collection consists of records related to the Clinton Administration’s policies regarding agricultural biotechnology, specifically the creation and use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). It contains correspondence, press material, reports, Congressional testimony, memoranda, research materials and emails. These materials address topics including international trade negotiations with the European Union, food safety and labeling, and research on GMOs. Systematically Processed Collection Textual (2013-0854-S) Kathryn Way - Domestic Policy Council Kathryn Way worked as a staff member in the Domestic Policy Council from 1993 to 1994. This collection includes topics relating to welfare reform, U.S. territorial holdings or insular territories, Social Security legislation, legal issues surrounding anti-trust, bankruptcy, national disability policy, earned income tax credit, food stamps, health care, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The records include memos, press releases, news clips, reports, correspondence, notes, and papers. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2013-0865-M) Declassified documents concerning North Korea This Mandatory Declassification Review contains material on North Korea from the files of Daniel Poneman, National Security Council Nonproliferation and Export Controls. Material includes a Department of Defense memo regarding a proposed nuclear agreement in 1994. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2013-0866-M) Declassified documents concerning North Korea This Mandatory Declassification Review contains National Security Council memoranda regarding North Korea's nuclear program and a July 2, 1997 meeting with United Nations Special Commission Director Richard Butler regarding Iraq. Also included are transmittal forms and a Washington Post article, "Korea: How Long Do We Live With Blackmail?", March 27, 1997. Pagination « First First page ‹‹ Previous page … 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 … ›› Next page Last » Last page