Finding Aids

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 stands, looking at a brown shelf full of books. President Clinton wears a green jacket.
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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Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
… American decision­ making process which is eagerly monitored by the sophisticated and generally supportive Swedish public. Bosnia-Herzegovina is an excellent example because of the fact that Sweden has contributed approximately one thousand … American decision­ making process which is eagerly monitored by the sophisticated and generally supportive Swedish public. Bosnia-Herzegovina is an excellent example because of the fact that Sweden has contributed approximately one thousand …
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (AR-2006-0197-F) Agency Referral for declassified documents concerning Native American Policy (AR-2006-0197-F) Content Available Online … r-frr fnk^iaLl(Lhl ^l9- " 2n SECTION: 03 OF 05 SECTION: 04 OF 05 SECTION: 05 OF 05 SSN; 3915 3915 3915 940727050032 M1171603 DIST: SIT: CHYBA CLAUSSEN NSC VAX □ CLINTON LIBRARY PHOTOCOPY Page 3 of 3 F:\Cable\Data_Source\Cables\CD008\AUG94\MSGS\M1181684.html Page 1 of 2 Cable PREC CLASS LINEl LINE2 LINE3 LINE4 OSRI DTG …
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
… which has done so much in Somalia, is involved there as well. How do you see European thinking developing on this crisis? Bosnia I decided on the course of action Secretary Christopher advanced in Europe because the present state of affairs was … the unity of our pressure on the Serbs. Our efforts have paid some dividends: Milosevic has distanced himself from the Bosnian Serbs once he recognized that we were not going to tolerate the present situation. We have a cease fire that appears … keep the pressure on Milosevic to ensure that he keeps his pledge to cut off the flow of all but humanitarian goods to the Bosnian Serbs . This weekend's referendum will have no international standing whatsoever. EC, GATT/URUGUAY ROUND Concluding …
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
… OF THE STEERING BOARD AND TO THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS. THE LETTERS RAISE CONCERNS ABOUT CROSS BORDER BROADCASTS FROM BOSNIA INTO THE FRY THE LETTER TO STEERING BOARD GOVERNMENTS ADDRESSES THE ISSUE IN GENERAL TERMS. THE WIDELY DISTRIBUTED … SRSKA INTO THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA, IMCAS THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY IN CHARGE OF THE FREUENCY SPECTRUM OF BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA, WOULD LIKE T MAKE YOU AWARE OF THE IMC VIEW ON THIS ISSUE AN DRAW YOUR ATTENTION TO POTENTIAL PROBLEMS … IN ACCORDANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS IN THE FIELD. THE TASK OF IMC IS TO LICENCE BROADCASTERS FOR OPERATIONS IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA IN A MANNER, WHICH TAKES INTO ACCOUNT THE BEST POSSIBLE USE OF THE FREQUENCY SPECTRUM AND TO THE …
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (AR-2006-0200-F) Agency Referral for declassified documents concerning the Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (AR-2006-0200-F) Content Available Online … F:\Cable\Data Source\Cables\CD026\JUL97\MSGS\M2836658.html Page 1 of 3 Cable PREC PRIORITY CLASS UNCLASSIFIED LINEl PAAUZYUW RUEHNMA3I90 I88I239-UUUU—RHEHAAX. LINE2 ZNR UUUUU ZZH P 071239Z JUL 97FM AMEMBASSY NIAMEY RUEHNM 07I239Z JUL 97 LINES LINE4 OSRI DTG ORIG TO INFO: SUBJ: AMEMBASSY NIAMEY …
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
… RECORDS ) 1 ago _i oj. u r i \JZ/iiia.ii \LJ ' 001c. memo 05/14/1993 John Condayan to Anthony Lake; re: VGA Broadcasting to BosniaHerzegovina (2 pages) Pl/b(l), P5 COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records NSC Records Management (["VOA"]) OA/Box … upon request. -SECRET NSC/RMO PROFILE V-’ TO: LAKE FROM: CONDAYAN, J DOC DATE: 14 MAY 93 SOURCE REF: KEYWORDS: BROADCASTING BOSNIA-HERCEGOVINA VOA YUGOSLAVIA PERSONS: SUBJECT: ENHANCED VOA BROADCASTING TO BOSNIA-HERCEGOVINA / DEPLOYMENT OF COMMANDO SOLO ACTION: NFAR PER WILSON DUE DATE: 22 MAY 93 STAFF OFFICER: WILSON LOGREF: …
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
… D.li!~T I A.Is 2 comes at a delicate time in the Northern Ireland peace process and in our relations with the British over Bosnia . As an individual with a terrorist background, Adams is ineligible for entry into the United States. In waiving that … British views on this issue into account at a time when the bilateral relationship is under severe strain over Bosnia . He feels it would be extremely unwise to cause another rift over Ireland and a time when we need them on the "much more important foreign policy issue" of Bosnia . British o fficials have sa.id that the UK "would publicly denounce" the Administration if we allow fundraising . …
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
… Minister Blair FRIDAY WORKING DINNER -- OVERVIEW AND KEY POINTS (Topics: Domestic and International Development Since Lyon, Bosnia) SATURDAY MORNING I — OVERVIEW AND KEY POINTS (Topics: Africa, Ongoing Global Agenda, Infectious Diseases) SATURDAY … The agenda for this first discussion includes a review of recent domestic and international developments, as well as Bosnia. The Saturday morning sessions will focus on Africa, the ongoing global agenda (crime, drugs, terrorism, etc.), our … the support of your counterparts for a joint statement in support of measures needed to create a self-sustaining peace in Bosnia. This focus will advance your efforts to concentrate less on when the United States military will leave Bosnia and …
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
… enlargement and is on the threshold of an 11-nation monetary union. Historic steps toward lasting peace have been taken in Bosnia and northern Ireland. Despite these extraordinary achievements, many in Europe are dispirited by the slow pace of … for 21st century. En^Dhasize Germany's pivotal role in realizing forward-looking policy agenda. • Frame cooperation on Bosnia/Kosovo, Iran/ILSA, Russia/Ukraine and Turkey/Cyprus in this future-oriented context. Urge German leadership on these … frank but constructive "high-road" discussion of issues on which we need more German support and leadership within the EU: Bosnia/Kosovo; Iran/ILSA; and Russia/Ukraine. Bosnia and Kosovo. Germany is a major player in the Contact Group' but we have …
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
… the "second opinion" would be limited to the CENTCOM theater or whether it would also include high risk targets such as Bosnia and Germany. * CLINTON LIBRARY PHOTOCOPY … Documents in this collection that were prepared by officials of the United …
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
… Charles Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet Clinton Library DOCUMENT NO. AND TYPE 001. list SUBJECT/TITLE DATE RESTRICTION Bosnia Folder Title [partial] (1 page) 00/00/0000 P1/b(1) COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records National Security Council Bosnia OA/Box Number: FOLDER TITLE: [NSC Folder Titles] 2013-0185-M kh2074 RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act [44 … (Unclassified Report) [1] Interest Public Affairs Week in Review U.N. KFOR (Kosovo Force NATO POTUS Calls Misc. Notes Bosnia-Hurley, Michael Bosnia-Hurley, Michael Bosnia-Hurley, Michael Bosnia-Hurley, Michael Bosnia-Hurley, Michael …
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
… You won't be able to count on the communists. The President: Yes, you were always there. We announced a peace agreement for Bosnia today that I know should please you. (U) President Walesa: effect? (U) But will it be feasible? Can you put it into … I just talked to the three of them on the phone before calling you and I think the key is whether Milosevic can control the Bosnian Serbs or get the worst ones out of the way so they can't interfere. President Walesa: I think he will not be able … together. President-elect Kwasniewski: Mr. President, maybe you don't have enough time, but I'd like to congratulate you on Bosnia. It's a big success for Europe and your personal success. Thank you for your words and greeting. I'm sure Poland …
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
… concerned that we are getting close to another humanitarian disaster and am worried that we are on the verge of another Bosnia. The war in Bosnia could not have ended in 1995 without your leadership and determination. {&) Here i s what I b e l i e v e has …
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
… concerned that we are getting close to another hiamanitarian disaster and am worried that we are on the verge of another Bosnia. The war in Bosnia could not have ended in 1995 without your leadership and determination. (&) Here is what I believe has happened. I …
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
… is working on a possible statement. President Carter is coming to Washington next Tuesday to testify before Congress on Bosnia and wants also to discuss with you or Sandy our Sudan policy. We assume Carter's office has contacte d you for these …
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
… to Zaire, the flow of Cuban and Haitian refugees toward U.S shores, and the horror inflicted on civilians by war in Bosnia and Somalia have combined to stretch thin the international community's existing capabilities to respond. The current …
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
… NSC/RMO PROFILE RECORD ID: 9507853 RECEIVED: 25 OCT 95 23 TO: THE RECORD DOC DATE: 25 OCT 95 SOURCE REF: FROM: TALBOTT, S BOSNIA-HERCEGOVINA LIMITED ACCESS KEYWORDS: RUSSIA MEMCON PERSONS: YELTSIN, BORIS SUBJECT: MEMCON OF CLINTON / YELTSIN ONE … We've all but ended the possibility of nuclear war... BNY: (interrupting) Yes, and we've ended the Cold War, C: And on Bosnia, we've worked together to achieve a peace that cannot come about unless the U.S. and Russia work together. Y: I'm … too sorry to see this happening, or to present things that way. For example,' I have the feeling that when discussion of Bosnia and NATO is taking place, there are forces in the U.S. and in Russia that exaggerate the problems between us because …
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
… Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2012-0799-M-Release-A) Declassified documents concerning Bosnia (2012-0799-M-Release-A) Content Available Online … Case Number: 2006-0647-F; 2012-0799M; 2013-0687-F MR MARKER This … is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Folder Title: Bosnia - July 1995 (Mid-July) [4] Staff Office-Individual: European Affairs-Vershbow, Alexander Original OA/ID Number: 897 … (1 page) -&«AI995---------- -tm/09/i99f—Pi/bei)rP5RDS COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records NSC Records Management ([Bosnia and Lake]) OA/Box Number: 599 FOLDER TITLE: 9506050 2012-0799-M rs789 RESTRICTION CODES Prc.sidcntiHl Records Act - …
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
… Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2012-0801-M-Release-B) Declassified documents concerning Bosnia (2012-0801-M-Release-B) Content Available Online … Clinton Presidential Records Mandatory Declassification Review … the second h a l f of t h i s week t o meet with counterparts i n order t o develop a new diplomatic i n i t i a t i v e on Bosnia and Croatia. II BACKGROUND Following up on our discussion t h i s morning, attached are t a l k i n g points for c a … (NARA) under the provisions of the Presidential Records Act (PRA). … 2006-0215-F … Declassified documents concerning Bosnia
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
… Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2012-0801-M-Release-A) Declassified documents concerning Bosnia (2012-0801-M-Release-A) Content Available Online … Clinton Presidential Records Mandatory Declassification Review … s issue. I ask members o f Congress how we can t e l l the Europeans what t o do when we don't have ground f o r c e s i n Bosnia. f&) CONFI DEN^^^ CLINTON LIBRARY PHOTOCOPY CONFIDENTIAL Prime M i n i s t e r Major: issue? How do vnu -iiiH/-to … we need to have clear l i n e s on CONFIDENTIAL CLINTON LIBRARY PHOTOCOPY CONFIDENTIAL N o r t h e r n I r e l a n d , Bosnia, I r a n , I r a q , and Russia. d i v i d e up the obvious questions. f€-) We might The President: My major o b j e …