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 MeetingAssociations, institutions, etc.Voyages and travelsJudges--Selection and AppointmentDeputies Committee MeetingHealth care reformMilitary operationsEconomic policyCrimeLaw enforcementExecutive clemencyReligionsAIDS (Disease)Civil rightsPolitical campaignsAward presentationsEnvironmental policyExecutive ordersDinners and diningMillennium Celebrations (2000)Emigration and immigrationHousing policyMilitary basesGay rightsSportsHolidaysPeople with disabilitiesEducationScandals--Political aspectsDonated Collection Digitized Content Yes Displaying 2001 - 2020 of 2366 Sort by FOIA Number Relevance Order Asc Desc Freedom of Information Act Collection Electronic Records (2020-0810-F Segment 1) 1996 State of the Union Address This collection consists of records related to the 1996 State of the Union Address and the theme of “America’s Challenges.” Emails in this collection describe White House staff preparations and communications regarding talking points and statistics for the State of the Union, smaller and more efficient government, empowerment zones, enterprise communities, balanced budget, evolving technology and the internet, education, crime, law enforcement, and post-State of the Union message amplification and outreach. The date range of these emails is from November 1, 1995 to January 31, 1996. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2020-0810-F Segment 2) 1996 State of the Union Address This collection consists of records relating to the 1996 State of the Union Address. The collection contains information and statistics submitted by various government departments and working groups, suggested themes, research materials, lists of potential SOTU guests, speech drafts, responses to the SOTU, correspondence, media outreach planning, news clippings, and photocopies of signed covers of the SOTU sent to information contributors, members of the legislature, and supporters. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2020-0891-M) Declassified Documents Regarding U.S. Relations with Cuba This Mandatory Declassification Review contains memoranda related to U.S. policy towards Cuba, including the economic embargo and immigration. Also included is a timeline related to the shooting down of the Brothers to the Rescue aircraft in February 1996. Freedom of Information Act Collection Electronic Records (2020-0915-F Segment 1) David Boren This collection consists of records related to Oklahoma Senator David Boren from January 20, 1993 to July 1, 1994. The bulk of the records are news articles, wire reports, and press material regarding Boren and the Senate Finance Committee, proposed 1993 British Thermal Unit (BTU) energy tax, health care reform, and Safe Drinking Water Act reauthorization. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2020-0915-F Segment 2) Senator David Boren This collection consists of records relating to David Boren, who served as Governor of Oklahoma 1975-1979, and U.S. Senator from Oklahoma between 1979 and 1994. Records in this collection include correspondence from Senator Boren and other senators to the White House regarding foreign and domestic policy decisions, appointment recommendations, event invitations, and requests on behalf of constituents, and focus on topics including the federal budget, oil and gas subsidies, campaign finance reform, tax incentives, and agricultural and water safety concerns. Freedom of Information Act Collection Electronic Records (2020-0917-F Segment 1) Eric Schmidt This collection consists of records related to Eric Schmidt that date to his time as the Chairman and CEO of the software company Novell (1997 to 2001). This collection consists of correspondence concerning universal internet access, digital democracy, NetDay, and export rules. In addition to photographs of the Novell Campus in San Jose, California, the collection also includes correspondence, scheduling materials, and lists of invitees concerning the 1999 National Education Summit, the World Economic Forum in 2000, and holiday parties. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2020-0917-F Segment 2) Eric Schmidt This collection consists of electronic records concerning correspondence or communication with Eric Schmidt .This collection contains emails concerning Eric Schmidt’s attendance at an informal reception for CEO’s and foreign heads of state at the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2000. This collection also contains emails concerning invitations for Schmidt and other business leaders to meet with the President, or to attend White House events. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2021-0018-F) Neng-Hsiang Wang This collection contains records concerning Neng Hsiang Wang’s visits to the White house and Communication with President Clinton. This collection consist of White House Database entry concerning greeting cards sent to Neng Hsiang Wang, and White House Visitor Entry system concerning meetings with Wang. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2021-0139-M) Declassified documents concerning Oman This Mandatory Declassification Review contains a Department of State cable regarding bilateral meetings with Omani officials in October 1995. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2021-0173-F) Diana, Princess of Wales - Royal House of Windsor - United Kingdom This collection contains records concerning Diana, Princess of Wales, This collection consists of correspondence, notes, memoranda and scheduling documentation related to Diana, Princess of Wales' 1996 White House visit and her 1997 White House visit to discuss the banning of landmines; records of White House events, including a breakfast at the Nina Hyde Center which she attended; drafts of President Clinton's remarks upon Princess Diana's death, as well as correspondence and newspapers related to her funeral. Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2021-0174-F) White House Photos - Photographs of Events Relating to Princess Diana The photographs processed in this case containing Princess Diana include an event on September 24th, 1996, for breast cancer research at the White House and an event in the Map Room following a Landmines Event on September 6th, 1997. Photographs relating to Princess Diana include First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton traveling to London, England for Princess Diana’s funeral and President William Jefferson Clinton delivering remarks to the press regarding Princess Diana’s death. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2021-0176-F) Economic Breakfast Meetings This collection contains records concerning breakfast meetings between Alan Greenspan, Robert Rubin, or Lawrence Summers. This collection consists of emails of weekly reports from Robert Rubin to Erskine Bowles, White House Chief of Staff. These weekly reports include mention of Breakfast with Greenspan among scheduled activities for Rubin. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2021-0242-F Segment 1) Miriam Makeba This collection consists of records related to Miriam Makeba, also known as Mama Africa. Makeba was a world renowned singer and artist from South Africa. Makeba was forced into exile from South Africa and lived the majority of her life in Europe. Open records include email discussions related to scheduling a presidential message for the Kora All Africa Music Awards as well as cables and email related to Makeba’s appearances and events. Freedom of Information Act Collection Electronic Records (2021-0242-F Segment 2) Miriam Makeba This collection consists of email communication concerning South African singer Miriam Makeba. The most substantive email in this collection consists of correspondence concerning Makeba’s presence at a South African State Dinner at the White House. Freedom of Information Act Collection Videos (2021-0243-F) White House Videos - Video of a Reception for the Africa Prize for Leadership for the Sustainable End of Hunger The White House Television (WHTV) video recording processed contains video footage of a reception for the Africa Prize for Leadership for the Sustainable End of Hunger at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. President William Jefferson Clinton attended this as a “drop-by” event, delivering remarks and then departing. Individuals in the material include President Nelson Mandela, Queen Noor, Ron Brown, Robert Chester, Javier Perez de Cuellar, Koji Kakizawa, Joan Holmes, and Emeka Anyaoku, among others. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2021-0244-F) Clinton and Santer correspondence This collection consists of records related to conversations and meetings between President Clinton and European Commission (EC) President Jacques Santer from 1995 to 1999. It includes a memcon from a December 1995 meeting between President Clinton, President Center, and Spanish Prime Minister Filipe Gonzales in Madrid, as well as a copy of the 1997 Joint President/Commission Aide Memoire regarding European Union (EU) Policies and Measures in Regard to Iran and Libya. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2021-0245-F) Clinton and Prodi correspondence This collection contains records related to memorandum of conversation and memorandum of telephone conversation between the President of the European Commission, Romano Prodi and President Clinton. Memorandum of conversation are often called memcon and memorandum of telephone conversation are frequently referred to as telcon. Records released in this collection include press statements, talking points, administrative records relating to drafting and routing documents, and draft agenda. Romano Prodi was appointed as President of the European Commission September 16, 1999. This collection dates from September 1999 to January 2001. Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2021-0260-F) White House Photos - Photos of Oprah Winfrey FOIA 2021-0260-F is a request for all photographs containing Oprah Winfrey. Oprah Winfrey produced and hosted the daytime talk show The Oprah Winfrey Show. In addition to her daytime talk show, Oprah has appeared in films, various television shows, and performed voice over work. Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2021-0263-F) White House Photos - Photographs of President William Jefferson Clinton with Linda Bloodworth-Thomason The photographs processed in this segment pertain to Linda Bloodworth-Thomason and events she attended during the Clinton administration. The photographs in this case are from events in Little Rock, Arkansas, Chicago, Illinois and at the White House from 1996 through 1998. Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2021-0264-F) White House Photos - Photographs of Bill Cosby The photographs processed in this segment pertain to Bill Cosby and events he attended during the Clinton administration. The photographs in this case are from events in Kansas City, Missouri, Cape Town, South Africa, Robben Island, South Africa, New York, New York, and at the White House from 1996 through 1998. Pagination « First First page ‹‹ Previous page … 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 … ›› Next page Last » Last page