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 (2019-0161-F) White House Photos - Photographs related to the Oklahoma City bombing and the Columbine school shooting (2019-0161-F) The materials in FOIA 2019-0161-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 2019-0161-F Photographs of Memorial Events for the Oklahoma City Bombing and Columbine School Shooting. Extent 2,397 …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2021-0774-F) White House Photos - Photos of Dallas Cowboys 2-13-1996 (2021-0774-F) FOIA 2021-0774-F is a request for all photographs contain the 1995 National Football League … Clinton Presidential Library 1200 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Inventory for FOIA Request 2021-0774-F Photographs of President William Jefferson Clinton with the 1995 National Football League Season Super Bowl XXX Champion Dallas Cowboys Extent 372 35mm still …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2021-0773-F) White House Photos - Photos of Dallas Cowboys 3-1-1994 (2021-0773-F) FOIA 2021-0773-F is a request for all photographs contain the 1993 National Football League … Clinton Presidential Library 1200 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Inventory for FOIA Request 2021-0773-F Photographs of President William Jefferson Clinton with the 1993 National Football League Season Super Bowl XXVII Champion Dallas Cowboys Extent 235 35mm still …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2021-0269-F) White House Photos - Photos of John Travolta (2021-0269-F) FOIA 2021-0269-F is a request for all photographs containing John Travolta. … Clinton Presidential Library 1200 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Inventory for FOIA Request 2021-0269-F Photographs of John Travolta Extent 444 35mm still images. Access Collection is open to all researchers. Access to Clinton Presidential Records is governed by the Presidential Records Act …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2021-0260-F) White House Photos - Photos of Oprah Winfrey (2021-0260-F) FOIA 2021-0260-F is a request for all photographs containing Oprah Winfrey. … Clinton Presidential Library 1200 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Inventory for FOIA Request 2021-0260-F Photographs of Oprah Winfrey Extent 2,322 35mm still images. Access Collection is open to all researchers. Access to Clinton Presidential Records is governed by the Presidential Records Act …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2021-0265-F) White House Photos - Photos of Richard Dreyfus (2021-0265-F) FOIA 2021-0265-F is a request for all photographs containing Richard Dreyfuss. … Clinton Presidential Library 1200 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Inventory for FOIA Request 2021-0265-F Photographs of Richard Dreyfuss Extent 300 35mm still images. Access Collection is open to all researchers. Access to Clinton Presidential Records is governed by the Presidential …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs, Videos
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs Videos (2020-0566-F) White House Photos - Photos/videos of PCAST (2020-0566-F) FOIA 2020-0566-F is a request for all audio-visual materials relating to the President’s Co … Clinton Presidential Library 1200 President Clinton Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 Inventory for FOIA Request 2020-0566-F Photographs and Video Recordings of the President’s Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) Extent 135 35mm still images & 1 video recordings in Digital …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2008-0846-F) White House Photos - Prayer Breakfast (2008-0846-F) The materials in FOIA 2008-0846-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 2008-0846-F AV Photographs of the Religious Leaders Prayer Breakfast in the East Room on September 11, 1998. Extent Approximately 99 photographs, in color and black & white film processed from …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2016-0836-F) White House Photos - President Clinton Golfing with O.J. Simpson in 1994 (2016-0836-F) The materials in FOIA 2016-0836-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 2016-0836-F Photographs Relating to President Clinton with O.J. Simpson at Del Mar Country Club in 1994 Extent 204 photographs in color processed from 35mm …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2016-0871-F) White House Photos - President Clinton and Cake (2016-0871-F) The materials in FOIA 2016-0871-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 2016-0871-F Photographs Relating to President Clinton with Cake during his Administration Extent 14,344 photographs in color & black and white film processed from 35mm negatives and …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs, Videos
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs Videos (2022-0889-F) White House Photos - President Clinton and President Suleyman Demirel of Turkey During the Clinton Administration (2022-0889-F) The materials in FOIA 2022-0889-F are a selective body of documents responsive to the topic … Inventory for FOIA Request 2022-0889-F Photographs and Video Recordings of President Clinton and President Suleyman Demirel of Turkey During the Clinton Administration Extent 1,864 photographs in color and black & …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs, Videos
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs Videos (2006-0372-F) White House Photos - President Clinton’s Birthday (2006-0372-F) The materials in FOIA 2006-0372-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 2006-0372-F AV Photographs of the “Greasy Greens” from President Clinton’s surprise Birthday Party on the South Lawn of the White House on August 19, 1999 Betacam Video …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2022-0237-F) White House Photos - President William Jefferson Clinton’s Birthday Party and Mary Elizabeth “Tipper” Gore’s Birthday Party on August 19, 1994 (2022-0237-F) FOIA 2022-0237-F is a request for photographs taken on August 19, 1994, at celebrations at … Inventory for FOIA Request 2022-0237-F Photographs of President William Jefferson Clinton’s Birthday Party and Mary Elizabeth “Tipper” Gore’s Birthday Party. Extent 550 35mm still images. Access …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2024-0770-F) White House Photos - President-Elect Hugo Chavez (1/271999) (2024-0770-F) FOIA 2024-0770-F is a request for all Clinton Administration White House photographs related to a meet & greet at the White House with President-elect Hugo Chavez of Venezuela. … Inventory for FOIA Request 2024-0770-F All Presidential Series Photographs of a Meet & Greet With President-Elect Hugo Chavez at the White House on January 27, 1999 Extent Approximately 100 …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2006-1268-F Segment 2) White House Photos - Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon - Royal House of Windsor - United Kingdom (2006-1268-F Segment 2) The materials in FOIA 2006-1268-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 2006-1268-F AV Photographs of President Clinton with Princess Margaret of England Extent Approximately 27 …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2008-0002-F) White House Photos - Redbook Magazine Awards (2008-0002-F) The materials in FOIA 2008-0002-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 2008-0002-F AV Photographs of the Redbook Magazine Awards Luncheon on June 2, 1998 Extent Approximately 134 photographs, in color film processed from 35mm negatives. Access Collection is …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2006-0485-F Segment 2) White House Photos - Rev. Billy Graham - Evangelist (2006-0485-F Segment 2) The materials in FOIA 2007-1758-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 2007-1758-F AV Photographs of Hillary Rodham Clinton and Billy Graham Extent Approximately 209 photographs, in color and black & white film processed from 35mm …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2007-0623-F) White House Photos - Richard M. Nixon (2007-0623-F) The materials in FOIA 2007-0623-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 2007-0623-F AV Photographs of President Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton meeting with Former President Nixon Photographs pertaining to President Clinton and Hillary Rodham …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2026-0142-F) White House Photos - Rob Reiner (2026-0142-F) This FOIA case is a request for all photographs relating to Robert Reiner. Reiner was an accomplished actor who during the Clinton Presidency turned primarily to directing films. … Inventory for FOIA Request 2026-0142-F AV All Presidential series photographs of Robert Reiner Extent Approximately 2,441 photographs in color and black & white film processed from 35mm negatives. Access Collection is …
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2009-1398-F) White House Photos - Robert Rubin - Secretary of the Treasury (2009-1398-F) The materials in FOIA 2009-1398-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of d … Collection is open to all researchers. Access to Clinton Presidential Records is governed by the Presidential Records Act (PRA) (44 USC 2201) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 USC 552 as amended) and therefore records may be restricted in whole or in part in …