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 421 - 440 of 2328 Sort by FOIA Number Relevance Order Asc Desc Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2008-0070-F) Khalid Mish’al This collection consists of records related to the attempted assassination of Kahlid Mish’al in Amman, Jordan, September 25, 1997. The majority of these records related to this FOIA case are closed for national security reasons. Khalid Mish’al is widely recognized as the leader of the Islamic Resistance Movement, known more commonly by the name Hamas. Clinton Presidential Records relating to Kahlid Mash’al consist of Automated Records Management System [Email] (ARMS). ARMS email records responsive to this FOIA originate in the Office of the National Security Council (NSC) and include mass emails related to the Mish’al assassination and public commentary on it’s ramifications. The collection also includes records from the NSC Cable, Email, and Records Management System. The NSC Email include those discussing drafting and tracking of Memorandum of Conversation and Memorandum of Telephone Conversation. The collection also includes tracking sheets and profile sheets for official NSC memorandum. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2008-0097-F) Rupert Murdoch and President Clinton This collection consists of correspondence, memoranda, and faxes dealing with the relationship between media mogul Rupert Murdoch and President Clinton. Topics covered include Murdoch’s favorable comments about Clinton’s 1996 State of the Union speech and his being honored as the first recipient of the Steven J. Ross Humanitarian Award. However, there is very little in the way of factual information about what may have transpired between Murdoch and Clinton in the matter of meetings and personal exchanges. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2008-0098-F) Mousa Mohammed Abu Marzook - Hamas This collection consists of records on the release of Hamas leader Mousa Mohammed Abu Marzook from U.S. custody and his deportation to Jordan in the spring of 1997. These materials include National Security Council (NSC) press guidance on the legal case, emails regarding upcoming NSC Marzook meetings, talking points, and press briefings. The majority of this FOIA case is currently withheld under PRA and FOIA restrictions. Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2008-0211-F) White House Photos - Jay Footlik - Office of Public Liaison This collection consists of photographs featuring staffer Jay Footlik. Included are the following: photographs on October 20, 1995 of Footlik aboard Air Force One; Stephen Goodin and Footlik talking with President Clinton on May 21, 1996; President Clinton being briefed by Footlik, Leon Panetta, George Stephanopoulos on July 26, 1996 in the Oval Office; Footlik with President Clinton after Radio Address on July 26, 1996; Danny Wexler and Footlik helping President Clinton prepare for a Hanukkah event on December 5, 1996; President Clinton greeting Footlik on the receiving line at a Christmas reception on December 9, 1996 in the Blue Room; President Clinton meeting and greeting the Office of Public Liaison including Footlik on December 17, 1996;and President Clinton meeting Footlik on July 15, 1997. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2008-0212-F) Daniel Seals - Presidential Management Intern This collection consists of email between staff regarding Daniel Seals’ application for an internship. Seals was granted a Presidential Management Internship in 1997, during which he served as an aide to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce and as an economic fellow for the United States Senate. The collection also includes email correspondence between Seals and Sue Bachtel, Special Assistant to the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, regarding a possible position. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2008-0214-F) Alan Bersin - United States Attorney This collection consists of records concerning the nomination, confirmation, and tenure of US Attorney Alan Bersin. President Clinton appointed Bersin as US Attorney for the Southern District of California in 1993. Bersin served in this position for nearly five years. This collection contains correspondence, email, forms, memoranda, printed materials, resumes, and statements. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2008-0264-F) District of Columbia National Guard This collection consists of records related to a 1993 request from District of Columbia Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly to President Clinton about using the DC National Guard to augment the District's Police Forces in the city. The collection contains memos regarding the legal issues surrounding the request, correspondence from Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton and other leaders in the District of Columbia, copies of the original request from Mayor Kelly, copies of legislation and various press clippings regarding the District of Columbia National Guard. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2008-0308-F) Affirmative Action This collection consists of records concerning the White House’s review of federal affirmative action programs and policy. The review was led by George Stephanopoulos and Christopher Edley. The review was mandated by President Clinton in March of 1995. It concluded on July 19, 1995 with a speech wherein President Clinton used the phrase “mend it, don’t end it” to describe his new policy toward affirmative action. This collection contains the entirety of Christopher Edley’s staff files. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2008-0309-F) Proposition 209 This collection consists of records related to Proposition 209, a California ballet proposition passed on November 5, 1996, which amended the California constitution to prohibit “preferential treatment to, any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education, or public contracting.” This collection consists of memoranda, legal briefs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and articles. Freedom of Information Act Collection Electronic Records (2008-0359-F) Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) This collection consists of email in reference to Joe Firmage. Joseph Firmage is an internet entrepreneur, and well known for his belief in extraterrestrial intelligence. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2008-0360-F) Jesse Ventura - Governor of Minnesota This collection consists of material regarding correspondence and meetings between President Clinton and Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura. The collection includes records concerning visits of Gov. Ventura to the White House, an event held with Gov. Ventura in Minnesota, and Gov. Ventura’s request for federal assistance in the wake of severe flooding in northern Minnesota. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2008-0361-F) Presidential Gifts This collection consists of information concerning all gifts given to President Clinton between August 19-26, 1996. These dates coincided with a trip that the President took to Wyoming. During these eight days the Gift Office recorded 124 gifts for the President. On the 20th of August the President received no gifts. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2008-0431-F) Bruce Riedel - National Security Council This collection consists of the records of Bruce Riedel, Senior Director of Near East and South Asian Affairs, National Security Council (NSC), 1997-2001. Specifically, these are Riedel’s records that pertain in whole or in part or a combination of the following issues: the Taliban, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Mullah Omar, Usama bin Ladin (UBL), al-Qaeda or Iraq and terrorism. The majority of these records in this collection are closed for National Security. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2008-0549-F) Rwanda This collection contains President Clinton’s response to Congressman Christopher H. Smith’s letter concerning the involvement of US forces in Rwanda and Zaire. The collection also contains memoranda from White House staff to President Clinton regarding his reply to Representative Christopher Smith. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2008-0637-F) Bilderberg Conferences This collection consists of cables, correspondence, email, memoranda, speeches, talking points, and tracking sheets concerning the Bilderberg Group, its conferences and events in which the President, First Lady, and White House staff were connected. Governor Clinton attended the 1991 Bilderberg Conference in Baden-Baden, Germany (for which no records were available); and First Lady Hillary Clinton attended the Atlanta, Georgia Conference in June of 1997. President Clinton made brief remarks at the Bilderberg Steering Committee Meeting in October of 1995. Several National Security Council staff members also spoke at Bilderberg events. Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2008-0666-F Segment 1) White House Photos - White House Photographs from July 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000 The collection consists of photographs created from July 1, 2000 through July 4, 2000. The segment contains photographs pertaining to: arrivals, departures, meetings, ceremonies, press briefings, interviews, photo-ops, etc., involving President Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, staff and others for the time period processed Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2008-0666-F Segment 10) White House Photos - White House Photographs from July 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000 The photographs processed in this segment were created from August 14, 2000 through August 15, 2000 & August 17, 2000 through August 18, 2000 & August 20, 2000 through August 21, 2000. The segment contains photographs pertaining to: arrivals, departures, meetings, ceremonies, press briefings, interviews, photo-ops, etc., involving President Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, staff and others for the time period processed. Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2008-0666-F Segment 11) White House Photos - White House Photographs from July 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000 This segment consists of photographs created from August 18, 2000 & August 22, 2000 through August 26, 2000. The segment contains photographs pertaining to: arrivals, departures, meetings, ceremonies, press briefings, interviews, photo-ops, etc., involving President Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, staff and others for the time period processed. Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2008-0666-F Segment 12) White House Photos - White House Photographs from July 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000 This segment consists of photographs created from August 26, 2000 through August 28, 2000. The segment contains photographs pertaining to: arrivals, departures, meetings, ceremonies, press briefings, interviews, photo-ops, etc., involving President Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, staff and others for the time period processed. Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2008-0666-F Segment 13) White House Photos - White House Photographs from July 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000 The photographs processed in this segment were created from August 29, 2000 through September 2, 2000 The segment contains photographs pertaining to: arrivals, departures, meetings, ceremonies, press briefings, interviews, photo-ops, etc., involving President Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, White House Staff and others for the time period processed Pagination « First First page ‹‹ Previous page … 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 … ›› Next page Last » Last page