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 Electronic Records
This collection consists of records related to journalist Barbara Walters. This collection contains email correspondence concerning Barbara Walters.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records relating to television journalist Barbara Walters. This collections consists of correspondence between Walters and President Clinton, informational and scheduling material on Walters’ interviews with President and First Lady Clinton, transcripts such as a transcript of Walters’ interview with the First Lady in January of 1996, photocopies of photographs with Walters and President Clinton, material on Walters’ attendance to a ceremony involving the King and Queen on Spain in February 2000, and press briefings. The collection also contains emails in preparation for interviews with Walters or scheduling interviews.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Electronic Records, Textual
This collection consists of records related to emails of Catherine Field, Associate General Counsel, United States Trade Representative. Open records include email transcripts of press briefings, legislative referral memorandum, scheduling documents, and administrative record.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Electronic Records
This collection consists of records related to Robert “Bob” Novick and China, specifically regarding the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). This collection contains internal correspondence, meeting agendas, press guides, talking points and draft talking points, and fact sheets.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records related to emails of Robert T. Novick, General Counsel, United States Trade Representative.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records related to the emails of Lee M. Sands, Assistant United States Trade Representative for Japan and China. A corresponding request, 2021-0520-F, was for emails related to Deborah Lehr and China. The two requests have been combined as they contain the same emails. Lee M. Sands was Assistant United States Trade Representative to Japan and China from 1991 to 1997. Deborah Lehr was Sand’s Deputy Assistant Trade Representative to Japan and China. Open records include emails related to scheduling, press briefings, news clippings, and emails This case has a majority of records withheld for national security reasons.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Electronic Records
This collection consists of records related to news articles and weekly Cabinet-level summaries mentioning Dorothy Dwoskin. Dorothy Dwoskin was Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (AUTR) for the World Trade Organization (WTO) and Multilateral Affairs at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) from 1993-2007. This collection only contains emails.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection contains material regarding Assistant US Trade Representative (AUTR) Dorothy Dwoskin and China. Ms. Dwoskin served as AUTR from June 1993 to March 2007 and in this capacity represented the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and United Nations organizations. During her tenure, the focus of US economic policy in relation to China was the latter’s accession to the WTO. The records in this collection consist of National Security Council email correspondence referencing or mentioning AUTR Dwoskin in relation to ongoing negotiations on this matter.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Electronic Records
This collection consists of email records related to the creation of the first presidential internet website. This collection contains correspondence between the White House and a team of individuals and organizations that were involved in transforming communications and connectivity at the White House.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Electronic Records
This collection consists of records related to the Clinton Administration website’s source code, resources, and web team. The collection consists of images specs for the Next Gen website, inventories concerning website development, schemas for web design, and talking points for web team meetings. Correspondence and supporting articles concern the web team and the electronic mail handling system, the White House publications server, and 404 error messages. Printed slides concern the website’s content management and servers.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Electronic Records
This collection contains email records concerning the White House website www.whitehouse. gov "Welcome to the White House," the first White House website. This collection primarily consists of email correspondence concerning the redesign of the White House internet infrastructure and specifically the redesign of the White House website.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records related to cold fusion which is also referred to as LENR or Low Energy Nuclear Reactions. This collection consists of correspondence and scientific reviews concerning research and funding. Cables focus on experiments being undertaken by various nations, international nuclear cooperation, and reactions to media claims.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs, Videos
The photographs processed in this case relating to President Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton participating in Ford's Theatre events on February 8, 1998. These events are a reception at the White House and a program at Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Electronic Records
This collection consists of electronic records related to Aurel-Dragoş Munteanu, Romanian Ambassador to the United States. This collection contains press releases and White House Automated Visitor Entry System records.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection contains material regarding Aurel-Dragos Munteanu, the Romanian Ambassador to the United States from 1992 to 1994. The records consist of State Department cables from 1993 and 1994 that mention Ambassador Munteanu.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection contains records sent to the White House from Robert J. Shapiro of the Progressive Policy Institute during President Clinton’s first term in office. Shapiro would later serve as President Clinton’s Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs. The records include correspondence and publications by Shapiro, focusing on economic policy development.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection contains correspondence from William A. “Bill” Galston to the White House. From 1993 to 1995, Galston served as deputy assistant for domestic policy to President Clinton. He is also a founding member of the Board of the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. The records include a memorandum to the president, as well as background information on and publications by participants in a scholars’ dinner and discussion scheduled for January 7, 1996, in preparation for the 1996 State of the Union address.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Electronic Records
This collection consists of electronic correspondence from Will Marshall to the White House. The collection contains correspondence to the White House.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection contains material related to Will Marshall of the Progressive Policy Institute, including a book authored by Will Marshall, briefing papers, clippings, correspondence, PPI background reports, and routing materials. These materials primarily date from 1993 to 1999. Topics include campaign reform, economic policy, education, the environment, gifts, homeownership, labor, letters of recommendation, meeting invitations, nuclear non-proliferation, input into the 1998 State of the Union, technology, and the transformation of American politics.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Electronic Records
This collection consists of electronic correspondence from Al From to the White House. This collection contains correspondence to the White House.