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 Textual
This collection consists of records related to the senate confirmation of George Z. Singal. Singal was a federal judge in the United States District Court for the District of Maine. He was nominated to the court by President Clinton on May 11, 2000 and was confirmed by the Senate on June 30, 2011. Mr Singal practiced law from 1970 until his appointment to the bench. This collection consists of correspondence, memoranda, resumes and and personal data questionnaires. Most of the correspondence consists of recommendation letters for George Z. Singal’s appointment to the bench.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
Diane Wood was appointed to two positions during the Clinton administration. She was nominated and confirmed as a judge on the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on June 30th, 1995. Prior to her confirmation she served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General for international, appellate, and policy in the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice from 1993-1995. This collection consists of correspondence from the public regarding their approval or objection to the nomination of Diane Wood to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Also includes resumes, articles authored by Wood, questionnaires, and press releases in preparation for her March 1995 nomination and her appointment to the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice. She is was also the subject of memos sent to President Clinton recommending her for the position of Judge of the 7th Circuit.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Videos
This is a video recording of President Clinton addressing members of Congress, cabinet secretaries, senior staff, school officials, budget office officials, school children, and other guests in the Presidential Hall, of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Old Executive Office Building upon signing the Labor & Health and Human Services Bill on December 21, 2000. President Clinton made remarks concerning the signing of the Labor and Health and Human Services Bill. The President's remarks mentioned: the Budget Surplus, Budget Deficits, New Markets Initiatives, Clean Air, Education Reform, and Empowerment and Renewal Zones. There is a backdrop sign on the dais that reads, “More Opportunity for More Americans.”
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records related to the death of Amy Biehl, a 26 year old native of California who was killed on August 25, 1993 in the Guguletu Township outside of Cape Town, South Africa. Included are letters, public statements, and press articles related to Ms. Biehl’s murder and to the foundation created in her name. Also included is the 1993 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in South Africa.
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
This record was declassified in response to an appeal of a mandatory declassification review denial. The document being released was prepared for a January 15, 1999 Principal's Committee Meeting on Kosovo. The document discusses our objectives, negotiation policies, and future goals concerning foreign policy in Kosovo.
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
This record was declassified in response to an appeal of a mandatory declassification review denial. The document being released was prepared for a January 15, 1999 Principal's Committee Meeting on Kosovo. The document discusses our objectives, negotiation policies, and future goals concerning foreign policy in Kosovo.
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
This record was declassified in response to an appeal of a mandatory declassification review denial. The document being released was prepared for a January 15, 1999 Principal's Committee Meeting on Kosovo. The document discusses our objectives, negotiation policies, and future goals concerning foreign policy in Kosovo.
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
This record was declassified in response to an appeal of a mandatory declassification review denial. The document being released was prepared for a January 15, 1999 Principal's Committee Meeting on Kosovo. The document discusses our objectives, negotiation policies, and future goals concerning foreign policy in Kosovo.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records related to the War Powers Resolution. It contains policy papers, memoranda, and multiple reports and updates routed from the Clinton Administration to both houses of Congress. The collection also includes numerous cables, emails and administrative papers related to the reporting requirements of the Resolution.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection contains materials relating to the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. President Clinton nominated Judge Sotomayor to the position in 1997, and she was confirmed by the Senate in 1998. The records contain biographical information, court opinions as Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and letters in support of her nomination. This series also includes court records, correspondence, news clippings, articles, and email concerning her nomination.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
The collection contains letters and press concerning possible nominations for the position of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from within the ranks of the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy. Letters, memoranda, and notes within the collection regard decisions, requests, and statements concerning the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy. Memoranda from within the collection concern the designation of acting Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff by nature of the military.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of a memorandum from Secretary of Defense Aspin to President Clinton regarding the selection of a new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff dated from the summer of 1993. This memorandum discusses the biographies of General John Shalikashvili, who was appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff by President Clinton, effective October 25, 1993, and General Joseph Hoar, a publicly acknowledged finalist for the post in August of 1993.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records related to missives sent by Rabbi Menachem Genack to both President Clinton and Ann Lewis, Director of White House Communications. The collection consists of cover letters and missives authored by Rabbi Genack, fellow rabbis, scholars, scientists, and others.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of documents relating to President Clinton’s trips to Venezuela, Brazil, and Argentina in South America in October 1997 and to Chile for the Summit of the Americas (SOA) in April 1998. Records include agendas, briefing papers, cables, correspondence, diagrams, drafts, information packets, letters, manifests, meeting notes, memos, news clips, press releases, speeches, schedules, talking points, trip books, and trip reports. Topics include biodiversity, climate change, country information, democracy, electronic commerce, free trade, global economy, hemispheric security, human rights, illegal drug trade, peacekeeping, Presidential overseas travel and security arrangements, poverty relief, and sustainable energy.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records from Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's trips to South America in October 1997 and August 2000. These materials include National Security Council cover sheets and Department of State memos explaining which documents should be contained in the Secretary's briefing books.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records from Secretary of State Warren Christopher's trip to South American in February and March 1996. These materials include cables of the Secretary's speeches during his trip and news reports on the Secretary's meetings with various leaders and delegations.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records from Brazilian President Itamar Franco's December 1994 visit to attend the Summit of the Americas in Miami. These materials include National Security Council cover sheets and a memo to the National Security Advisor, requesting a photo opportunity with President Franco and President Clinton.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records from Brazilian President Fernando Henrique Cardoso's visits to the U.S., from April 1995 thru May 1999. These materials include National Security Council cover sheets, memos regarding the distribution of memcons, trip schedules, and speeches by President Cardoso and President Clinton.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records regarding Brazilian Foreign Minister Luiz Felipe Lampreia’s meetings with members of the Clinton Administration. The meetings took place at least once a year every year from 1995-2000. This collection consists of background and briefing papers, talking points, handwritten meeting notes, charts, press releases and press briefings, draft schedules, transmittal sheets, cover sheets, weekly reports, memos, emails and cables. Topics include international trade relations between the United States and Brazil and meeting logistics.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of video recordings from the September 29, 1999 National Medal of Arts and Humanities Ceremony at Constitution Hall. President Clinton and Mrs. Clinton both delivered remarks. Recipients included: Irene Diamond, Aretha Franklin, Michael Graves, Dr. Jose Polisi, Norman Lear, Rosetta Lenoire, Harvey Lichtenstein, Lydia Mendoza, Odetta, George Segal, Maria Tallchief, Patricia Battin, Taylor Branch, Jacquelyn Dowd Hall, Garrison Keillor, Jim Lehrer, John Rawls, Steven Spielberg, and August Wilson.