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. Search Finding Aids and MDRs Search Adding quotation marks around a phrase ("phrase") for exact phrase search. Search Reset Type Freedom of Information Act CollectionMandatory Declassification Review CollectionSystematically Processed Collection Record Type TextualPhotographsElectronic RecordsVideosAudio Tags International relationsHeads of StatePresidents--StaffCelebritiesFirst LadyWarLawGovernment agenciesExecutive advisory bodiesInternational economic relationsTerrorismSpeechwritersMeetingsPoliticiansTechnologyArmed ForcesAmbassadorsPrincipals Committee MeetingJudges--Selection and AppointmentDeputies Committee MeetingHealth care reformVoyages and travelsMilitary operationsEconomic policyCrimeLaw enforcementAssociations, institutions, etc.Executive clemencyAIDS (Disease)ReligionsCivil rightsPolitical campaignsAward presentationsEnvironmental policyExecutive ordersMillennium Celebrations (2000)Dinners and diningEmigration and immigrationMilitary basesGay rightsHousing policyHolidaysPeople with disabilitiesEducationSportsScandals--Political aspectsDonated Collection Digitized Content Yes Displaying 2181 - 2200 of 2328 Sort by FOIA Number Relevance Order Asc Desc Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2023-0830-M) Declassified documents concerning Kosovo Albanian Leader Ibrahim Rugova This Mandatory Declassification Review contains talking points and a briefing paper to the President from Samuel Berger regarding a May 29, 1998 meeting between President William J. Clinton and Kosovo Albanian Leader Ibrahim Rugova. Systematically Processed Collection Textual (2023-0837-S) WHORM Subject File CO115 This collection contains systematically processed materials from White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) Subject Code CO115. This is the code that WHORM assigned to documents relating to the Principality of Monaco. The collection consists of two letters from President Clinton to Prince Rainier III. The first congratulates him on the 700th anniversary of the reign of the Grimaldi dynasty in 1997. The second offers congratulations on the 50th anniversary of the Prince’s reign in 1999. Systematically Processed Collection Textual (2023-0838-S) WHORM Subject File CO021 This collection contains systematically processed materials from White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) Subject Code CO021. This is the code that WHORM assigned to documents relating to the Kingdom of Bhutan. The collection consists of a January 1998 letter from President Clinton to King Jigme Singye Wangchuck to thank him for welcoming Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala during her visit to the Kingdom. Systematically Processed Collection Textual (2023-0839-S) WHORM Subject File CO026 This collection contains systematically processed materials from White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) Subject Code CO026. This is the code that WHORM assigned to documents relating to Brunei Darussalam, a Malay Muslim monarchy in Southeast Asia. The collection consists of two thank you letters from President Clinton to Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah ibni Omar Ali Saifuddien III. The first, from February 2000, is for a holiday gift hamper. The second, from January 2001, responds to the APEC meeting in November 2000 and thanks the Sultan for the gifts presented to the Clintons during their visit. Systematically Processed Collection Textual (2023-0847-S) WHORM Subject File CO010 This collection contains systematically processed materials from White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) Subject Code CO0010. This is the code that WHORM assigned to documents relating to the Commonwealth of Australia. The collection consists of correspondence related to state visits, policy matters, trade issues, and environmental issues. Systematically Processed Collection Textual (2023-0849-S) Elizabeth "Julian" Potter - Office of Public Liaison This collection highlights Elizabeth “Julian” Potter’s work as Special Assistant to the President as the Presidential Liaison to the gay and lesbian community for the Office of Public Liaison from 1999-2001 and also contains records from Marsha Scott (1995-1996) and Richard Socarides (1996-1999) while they served in this role. The collection contains news briefs, draft legislation, Q&A’s, talking points, fact sheets, press releases, faxes, memoranda, news articles, newspaper clippings, SAPs (Statement of Administration Policy), speeches, reports, magazines, books, contact lists, handwritten notes, emails, cables, pamphlets, booklets, brochures, and correspondence from Congress, federal agencies, LGBTQ non-profits and interest groups, and the public. Systematically Processed Collection Textual (2023-0868-S) Lori Anderson - Office of the Press Secretary This collection highlights Anderson's work as Special Assistant to the Press Secretary where she collected material for the Press Secretary’s briefings, including background information on high profile issues with possible responses to press questions. The collection contains Q&A’s, talking points, fact sheets, press releases, faxes, memoranda, news articles, newspaper clippings, SAPs (Statement of Administration Policy), speeches, reports, and correspondence from Congress, federal agencies, and the President. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2023-0897-M) Declassified documents concerning British Prime Minister Tony Blair This Mandatory Declassification Review contains a July 21, 1997 letter from Prime Minister Tony Blair to President William J. Clinton regarding the Middle East Peace Process. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2024-0096-F) "Back Channel" diplomacy and Ireland This collection contains materials mentioning the phrase “back channel” in relation to the Republic of Ireland and/or Northern Ireland. Back channel diplomacy, also called Track II diplomacy, is a term used to describe informal or unofficial communication related to conflict resolution between countries, outside of official inter-government diplomacy and negotiation. This collection contains an NSC email containing drafts and reference materials for President Clinton’s public remarks during his trip to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in September 1998. Freedom of Information Act Collection Electronic Records (2024-0097-F) The Onion This collection consists of electronic mail messages concerning The Onion, an American newspaper company that publishes satirical news stories. In 1996, The Onion began publishing its satire on the internet. The emails in the FOIA case contains satirical articles from The Onion that were forwarded to or from White House email accounts and are concerning President Clinton. Systematically Processed Collection Textual (2024-0112-S) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) This collection contains records concerning the North American Free Trade Agreement that were processed in commemoration of the agreement’s 30th anniversary. Originally negotiated during the Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations, the task of seeking the agreement’s ratification in Congress fell to newly elected President Clinton in 1993. The files contain briefing materials and memos regarding NAFTA and the ratification process. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2024-0172-F) Cahill/Visa This collection consists of memoranda, emails, cables, notes, and forms related to Joe Cahill’s (and others) application process to obtain a visa to enter the United States. These records are primarily related to the visa application and waiver process. Joe Cahill was one of the founders of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA). Cahill had a criminal record, convicted in British courts, and was once deported from the United States for entering illegally. As part of the Clinton administration efforts toward peace in Northern Ireland the administration considered visa waivers for a number of IRA and Loyalist supporters with criminal records. It was part of a good faith effort to encourage IRA and Loyalists to the negotiating table. Cahill first received a visa waiver in 1994 and then was able to make several follow-on trips to the United States, primarily to attend the annual conference of the Irish Northern Aid Committee (NORAID). Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2024-0194-M) Declassified document concerning Kosovo This Mandatory Declassification Review contains a July 9, 1999 cable from Ambassador Joan Plaisted regarding the consequences and implications of the Kosovo conflict. Systematically Processed Collection Textual (2024-0267-S) Jennifer O'Connor - Special Assistant to White House Deputy Chief of Staff This collection consists of records from Jennifer O'Connor, Special Assistant to White House Deputy Chief of Staff. This collection consists of correspondence, memoranda, newspapers and magazine articles, invitations, reports, press releases, resumes, phone logs and messages, and handwritten notes from 1994 thru 1996. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2024-0297-M) Declassified documents concerning Russian Foreign Minister Andrei Kozyrev This Mandatory Declassification Review contains memoranda of conversation (memcons) between President William J. Clinton and Russian Foreign Minister Andrei Kozyrev on May 21, 1993 and September 29, 1993. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2024-0313-M) Declassified Documents Concerning Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands This Mandatory Declassification Review contains Department of State cables regarding the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2024-0327-F) Tyrone Jamison This collection consists of records relating to Tyrone Maurice Jamison. This collection consists of correspondence between the Department of Veterans Affairs, the White House, and Tyrone Jamison regarding Jamison’s disability benefits. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2024-0403-F Segment 1) Ruby Ridge This collection consists of records related to the 1992 standoff between federal agents and the Weaver family at Ruby Ridge in Idaho. This collection contains press clippings, departmental and cabinet weekly reports, Congressional hearing transcripts, briefing memos, and schedules regarding the aftermath and investigations that followed during President Clinton's administration. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2024-0403-F Segment 2) Ruby Ridge This collection consists of records related to the Ruby Ridge shootout that occurred in 1992 in Ruby Ridge, Idaho, after an attempt by U.S. Marshals to arrest Randall Weaver on a fugitive warrant. This collection consists of clippings, congressional document requests from White House Counsel, and correspondence from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding the shootout. Freedom of Information Act Collection Electronic Records (2024-0412-F Segment 1) Gary Webb This collection consists of email messages concerning Gary Webb. This collection only contains press and internet articles emailed to individuals with White House email accounts. The articles mention Gary Webb’s book or series “Dark Alliance.” Pagination « First First page ‹‹ Previous page … 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 … ›› Next page Last » Last page