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.


Search Finding Aids and MDRs

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Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2006-0166-F) White House Photos - New Square (2006-0166-F) The materials in FOIA 2006-0166-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of d … Clinton Presidential Library 1200 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Inventory for FOIA Request 2006-0166-F AV President Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton meet with the Grand Rabbi of New Square. Extent Approximately 34 photographs in color film processed from 35mm negatives. Access Collection …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2006-0313-F) White House Photos - Newt Gingrich - Speaker of the House of Representatives (2006-0313-F) The materials in FOIA 2006-0313-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of d … Clinton Presidential Library 1200 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Inventory for FOIA Request 2006-0313-F AV Photographs relating to a meeting with President Clinton and Representative Newt Gingrich Extent Approximately 27 photographs in color and …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2023-0540-F) White House Photos - Nixon funeral and reception (2023-0540-F) FOIA 2023-0540-F is a request for all audio/visual records relating to the funeral service … Inventory for FOIA Request 2023-0540-F All Presidential series photographs and video recordings from the funeral service of President Richard Milhous Nixon and reception afterwards Extent Approximately 714 photographs in color and black & white film processed from 35mm negatives. Access …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2006-0310-F) White House Photos - North Korea (2006-0310-F) The materials in FOIA 2006-0310-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of d … Clinton Presidential Library 1200 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Inventory for FOIA Request 2006-0310-F, AV Photographs relating to meetings and press events on North Korea during May and June of 1994 Extent Approximately 427 photographs in color and black & white film processed from 35mm …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2009-1262-F Segment 2) White House Photos - OPSAIL 2000 (2009-1262-F Segment 2) The materials in FOIA 2009-1262-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of d … Clinton Presidential Library 1200 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Inventory for FOIA Request 2009-1262-F AV Photographs of President Clinton and Charlie Robertson at OPSAIL 2000 on July 4, 2000 Extent Approximately 95 photographs, in color film processed from 35mm …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2007-0686-F Segment 2) White House Photos - Oval Office Redecoration (2007-0686-F Segment 2) The materials in FOIA 2007-0686-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of d … Clinton Presidential Library 1200 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Inventory for FOIA Request 2007-0686-F AV President Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton meeting with Interior Decorator Kaki Hockersmith and others regarding the redesign of the Oval Office …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2023-0121-F) White House Photos - Pearl Jam (2023-0121-F) FOIA 2023-0121-F is a request for all photographs of music group Pearl Jam at the White Hou … Inventory for FOIA Request 2023-0121-F Photographs of Music Group Pearl Jam Visiting the White House Extent 66 35mm photographic still images Access Collection is open to all researchers. Access to Clinton Presidential Records is governed by the Presidential Records Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. Chapter 22, as …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2009-0530-F) White House Photos - Peggy Charren (9/25/1999) (2009-0530-F) The materials in FOIA 2009-0530-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of d … Clinton Presidential Library 1200 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Inventory for FOIA Request 2009-0530-F AV Photographs of Peggy Charren being honored with a Presidential Medal of Freedom on September 29, 1995 at the White House Extent Approximately 20 photographs, in color …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2015-0695-F) White House Photos - Photograph of Hillary Rodham Clinton with Ron Bracco at the National Trust for Historic Preservation Dinner on October 21, 1999 (2015-0695-F) The material in FOIA 2015-0695-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of do … Clinton Presidential Library 1200 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Inventory for FOIA Request 2015-0695-F AV Photograph of Hillary Rodham Clinton with Ron Bracco at the …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2020-0315-F) White House Photos - Photographs Relating to Baseball Events at the White House on September 10, 1994 (2020-0315-F) The materials in FOIA 2020-0315-F are a selective body of documents responsive to the topic … Clinton Presidential Library 1200 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Inventory for FOIA Request 2020-0315-F Photographs Relating to Baseball Events at the White House on September 10, 1994 Extent 178 photographs in color film …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2025-0080-F) White House Photos - Photographs Relating to Eric Eve, Special Assistant for Political Affairs (2025-0080-F) FOIA request 2025-0080-F is a request for all Presidential series photographs regarding Eri … Inventory for FOIA Request 2025-0080-F Photographs Relating to Eric Eve, Special Assistant for Political Affairs Extent Approximately 674 photographs in color and black & white processed from 35mm negatives. Access Collection is open to all …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2018-1126-F) White House Photos - Photographs Relating to Movie Critic Roger Ebert (2018-1126-F) The materials in FOIA 2018-1126-F are a selective body of documents responsive to the topic … Clinton Presidential Library 1200 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Inventory for FOIA Request 2018-1126-F Photographs Relating to Movie Critic Roger Ebert Extent 42 photographs in color film processed from 35mm. Access Collection is open to all …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2021-0642-F) White House Photos - Photographs Relating to President Clinton Being Presented with Official Gifts during his Administration (2021-0642-F) The materials in FOIA 2021-0642-F are a selective body of documents responsive to the topic … Inventory for FOIA Request 2021-0642-F Photographs Relating to President Clinton Being Presented with Official Gifts during his Administration Extent 4,947 photographs in color & black and white film processed from …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2018-0115-F) White House Photos - Photographs Relating to Thanksgiving during the Clinton Administration (1994-2000) (2018-0115-F) The materials in FOIA 2018-0115-F are a selective body of documents responsive to the topic … Clinton Presidential Library 1200 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Inventory for FOIA Request 2018-0115-F Photographs Relating to Thanksgiving Day during the Clinton Administration (1994-2000) Extent 1,713 photographs in …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2019-0666-F) White House Photos - Photographs Relating to the Trip to South Asia in 1995 by Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton and Staff (2019-0666-F) The materials in FOIA 2019-0666-F are a selective body of documents responsive to the topic … Clinton Presidential Library 1200 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Inventory for FOIA Request 2019-0666-F Photographs Relating to the Trip to South Asia in 1995 by First Lady Hillary Rodham …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs, Videos
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs Videos (2013-1016-F) White House Photos - Photographs and Video Recordings Related to 1998 & 1999 Meetings on Kosovo and the President's Trip to Kosovo in 1999 (2013-1016-F) The material in FOIA 2013-1016-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of do … Clinton Presidential Library 1200 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Inventory for FOIA Request 2013-1016-F AV Photographs and Video Recordings Related to 1998 & 1999 Meetings on …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs, Videos
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs Videos (2021-0412-F) White House Photos - Photographs and Video Recordings related to David Copperfield and Ford’s Theatre Events on February 8, 1998 (2021-0412-F) The materials in FOIA 2021-0412-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of p … Inventory for FOIA Request 2021-0412-F AV Photographs and Video Recordings related to David Copperfield and Ford’s Theatre Events on February 8, 1998 Extent 298 photographs in color film processed from …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2019-0023-F) White House Photos - Photographs and video recordings of the 1997 Presidential Inauguration and related events (2019-0023-F) The materials in FOIA 2019-0023-F are a selective body of documents responsive to the topic … Clinton Presidential Library 1200 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Inventory for FOIA Request 2019-0023-F Photographs and Video Recordings of the 1997 Presidential Inauguration, Inaugural-Related Events, and …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2021-0264-F) White House Photos - Photographs of Bill Cosby (2021-0264-F) FOIA 2021-0264-F is a request for all photographs of comedian Bill Cosby. … Inventory for FOIA Request 2021-0264-F Photographs of Bill Cosby Extent 2,125 35mm still images. Access Collection is open to all researchers. Access to Clinton Presidential Records is governed by the Presidential Records Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. Chapter 22, as amended) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2021-0174-F) White House Photos - Photographs of Events Relating to Princess Diana (2021-0174-F) FOIA 2021-0174-F is a request for all photographs relating to Princess Diana of Wales. … Inventory for FOIA Request 2021-0174-F Photographs of Events Relating to Princess Diana Extent 734 35mm still images. Access Collection is open to all researchers. Access to Clinton Presidential Records is governed by the Presidential Records Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. Chapter …