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. 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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 1 - 20 of 901 Sort by FOIA Number Relevance Order Asc Desc Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2006-0183-F) King Hussein of Jordan and the Middle East Peace Process This collection consists of memoranda, memcons, telcons, correspondence, talking points, cables, and emails that highlight the key position King Hussein of Jordan occupied in the Middle East Peace Process during the presidency of Bill Clinton. The material illustrates the close and amicable relationship that developed between Hussein and Clinton and led to considerable progress being made in the general state of affairs in the Middle East. A lasting agreement proved to be elusive, but the two men continued to work at what was viewed by many as an intractable issue right up until the death of Hussein on February 7, 1999 Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2006-0186-F) Jennifer Ward - NSC This collection consists of records relating to Jennifer Ward, the Senior Director of African Affairs and Rwanda from 1993-1994. Records concern the U.S. reaction to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2006-0191-F Segment 1) 9/11 Commission Report This collection contains materials from the National Security Council. The collection consists of a number of specific documents concerning Usama bin Laden and the initial terrorist assaults of al-Qaeda against the United States. These documents are referenced in Chapter 4 of the 9/11 Commission Report. In the process of locating responsive records, additional records dealing mainly with terrorism were processed into the collection. The files contain correspondence, memos, testimony, talking points, speeches, fax cover sheets, articles, email, and schedules. The collection consists of files from Samuel (“Sandy”) Berger and Richard A. Clarke. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2006-0192-F) MacArthur DeShazer and Rwanda, 1993-1994 This collection consists of records relating to MacArthur DeShazer, who served as Director of African Affairs at the National Security Council during the Clinton Administration, and United States policy towards Rwanda from 1993-1994. Memoranda, reports, correspondence, papers, cables, and emails make it clear that DeShazer’s major worry revolved around mounting relief operations at the height of the genocide taking place in Rwanda. All of the Chief of Staff files had already been pulled for previous FOIA cases vis-à-vis the slaughter capturing the world’s attention. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2006-0197-F Segment 1) Native Americans This collection consists of records concerning Native American Policy during the Clinton Administration. Segment 1 contains records from White House staff and office files and the National Security Council. The files contain handwritten notes, memos, articles, correspondence, and printed materials. Freedom of Information Act Collection Electronic Records (2006-0197-F Segment 2) Native Americans This collection consists of records concerning Native American Policy during the Clinton Administration. Segment 2 contains email from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) Email. ARMS Email for this FOIA collection contain the phrases “Bureau of Indian Affairs” or “Federal Indian Policy” in the “Subject” line. The records include email created and received by Mickey Ibarra and Lynn G. Cutler with specific reference to Indians/Native Americans. The collection includes almost every topic of domestic policy as it relates to Native American people, including crime, teen suicide, gaming, the Census, housing, education, welfare reform, and health care. The collection also consists of records concerning the President’s Initiative on Race and the New Markets Tour. Also included are policy discussions concerning topics specific to Native American interests such as reservation boundaries, reservation tourism, tribal colleges, and sacred sites (the Kennewick Man). Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2006-0197-F Segment 3) Native Americans This collection consists of records concerning Native American Policy during the Clinton Administration. Segment 3 contains records primarily from the IN (Indian Affairs) Subject File. This collection also includes White House Staff and Office Files. Records from this collection represent many topics of domestic policy as it relates to Native American people, including clemency for Leonard Peltier, Indian gaming, and tribal recognition. The files contain handwritten notes, memos, articles, correspondence, and printed materials. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2006-0198-F Segment 2) Hillary Rodham Clinton This collection consists of the First Lady’s daily schedule including meetings, trips, speaking engagements and social activities for the eight years of the Clinton Administration. These are dates for which Patti Solis Doyle did not have schedules, 2006-0198-F (segment 1). Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2006-0198-F Segment 3) Hillary Rodham Clinton - President's Interagency Council on Women This collection consists of materials related to The President's Interagency Council on Women that was created in August 1995 following the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China. The Council's agenda was to move the United States toward equality for women by the year 2000. It includes reports, memoranda, correspondence, brochures, and news articles. Segments 1 and 2 are available here. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2006-0198-F Segment 4) Hillary Rodham Clinton This collection consists of records regarding conferences and events attended and hosted by the First Lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton. The key events in this collection consist of the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women, Vital Voices, Beijing +5, and the Early Childhood Development Conference. A majority of the records consist of planning materials, speech drafts, travel arrangements, and budgets for the events. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2006-0218-F) Donald Steinberg - NSC This collection consists of records concerning Donald Steinberg, Senior Director for African Affairs on the National Security Council, and the policy of the Clinton Administration towards Rwanda from 1993 to 1994. These records include reports, memos, correspondence, press briefings, and United Nations documents. The topics include humanitarian assistance rendered by the United States, information regarding the legal issues such as the application of the War Powers Act to Rwanda, genocide, press coverage of Rwanda, and the incoming Rwandan government. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2006-0221-F) 2000 Presidential Election Recount in Florida This collection consists of material regarding the 2000 Presidential Election recount of votes in Florida. The records include speeches, memoranda, transcripts, and email demonstrating the White House's efforts to chart a course of neutrality during the contested election between Albert Gore, Jr. and George W. Bush. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2006-0224-F) Hillary Rodham Clinton - New York Senate Campaign (2000) This collection consists of records relating to Hillary Clinton’s New York Senate Campaign. The records included in this collection are draft schedules, press clippings, memos, event attendee lists and email. The collection also consists of records created by White House staff members that reference the campaign. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2006-0225-F) Health Care Task Force - Congressional Correspondence This collection consists of correspondence between the White House and Congress from July 1993 through December 1993 relating to the Health Care Task Force. The topics covered by this collection are health care form, specifically funding of the new plan, loss of revenue for physicians and individual coverage. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2006-0227-F) Gays in the Military This collection consists of material related to gays in the military from January 20, 1993 through July 31, 1993. The records include correspondence, reports, memoranda, and email, and deal with the development of the policy that became known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". These records include documents describing the policy proposals made by Senator Sam Nunn and Representative Barney Frank, and the various legal cases of military personnel being discharged for admitting their homosexuality. Also included are letters from the public and from members of Congress expressing their views on the issue. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2006-0230-F) Rwanda Records in this collection include correspondence, reports, papers, memos, and press releases. The records of Susan Rice document the role she played in shaping the policy of the Clinton Administration relating to the carnage that erupted in Rwanda in the spring of 1993. A considerable amount of material deals with the establishment and peacekeeping operations of UNAMIR (United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda). The NSC Cable, Email, and Records Management Systems have a number of letters from members of Congress urging President Clinton to dramatically increase humanitarian assistance to Rwanda. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2006-0235-F) Richard Clarke and Rwanda, 1993-1994 This collection consists of records dealing with Richard Clarke, who served on the National Security Council during the Clinton Administration, and United States policy towards Rwanda from 1993-1994. Memoranda, papers, talking, points, agendas, reports, cables, and emails show that Clarke wanted to limit American involvement in Rwanda. Much of the material deemed responsive had already been pulled for FOIA cases directly concerning genocide in the African country. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2006-0238-F) Rwanda This collection consists of records related to Nancy Soderberg, Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs from 1993 to 1997, and Rwanda. The records include reports, papers, memos, correspondence, handwritten notes and maps. The topics covered by these records include the humanitarian effort of the U.S. and other countries to deal with the thousands of refugees fleeing Rwanda. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2006-0296-F) Rwanda This collection consists of files from Sandy Berger, President Clinton’s National Security Advisor, related to Rwanda from 1993 to 1994. The records include cables, email, and memoranda. The cables relate to Africa, Germany, Daily Press Briefings, and Press Conferences. The email contain records related to meetings, briefings, and travel regarding Rwanda, Zaire, Burundi, Nigeria, Gambia, Middle East, and China. The memoranda contains material regarding meetings, briefings, talking points, and reports related to Rwanda, Haiti, Israel, Russia, Bosnia, and the Space Station. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2006-0312-F) Anthony Lake - National Security Advisor - Records Concerning Rwanda This collection contains the records of Anthony "Tony" Lake as they relate to Rwanda. The records consist of letters, memos, news articles, emails, and cables. Among these correspondence are letters reporting to Congress on the level of the United States’ military involvement, in accordance with the War Powers Resolution. Other correspondence illustrate, in part, the huge effort made by the United States, as well as, non government organizations and international organizations to provide humanitarian aid to Rwanda and the surrounding area. 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