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. 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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 661 - 680 of 2328 Sort by FOIA Number Relevance Order Asc Desc Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2010-1159-F) Arctic Council This collection consists of records related to the Arctic Council, the Arctic Policy group, and the Arctic Environmental Protection Strategy. The Arctic Council was established on September 19, 1996 with the signing of the Declaration on the Establishment of the Arctic Council, more commonly known as the Ottawa Declaration between: Canada, the Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, the Russian Federation, Sweden, and the United States of America. The Arctic Council was created to promote cooperation, coordination, and interaction between the arctic states. This collection dates approximately January 1993 to January 2001 and includes memos, speech drafts, discussion papers, and email. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2010-1205-F) Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP) - Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) This collection consists of the list of cases before the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel, 1996-2000. The list produced is a hard copy of the electronic database maintained by the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) on behalf of ISCAP. This unclassified list reflects the cases before the panel from 1996 to December 15, 2000. It identifies documents on appeal and it shows agency decisions on declassification as well as the panel’s ruling on the appeal. This database was available in an electronic form from the ISOO by request. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2010-1227-M-Release-A) Declassified documents concerning classified PRD's and PDD's This Mandatory Declassification Review contains Presidential Decision Directives (PDD's) and Presidential Review Directives (PRD's). Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2010-1227-M-Release-B) Declassified documents concerning classified PRD's and PDD's This Mandatory Declassification Review contains Presidential Decision Directives (PDD's) and Presidential Review Directives (PRD's). Systematically Processed Collection Textual (2011-0005-S) Cathy Mays - Domestic Policy Council This collection consists of the records of Cathy Mays from her time in the Domestic Policy Council. Mays was a Staff Assistant from 1993-1996 and an Executive Assistant from 1997-2000. Cathy Mays’ records include reports, briefing materials relating to the President’s Interagency Task Force on Nonprofits and Government, legislative correspondence, Bruce Reed memoranda to the President on various topics including welfare reform, crime, education, AIDS, violence, Habeas reform, National Service, lobby reform, tobacco, reinventing government, publications, and document request forms from 1994-2000 Freedom of Information Act Collection Videos (2011-0068-F) White House Videos - Mike's City Diner & Pat’s King of Steaks - Restaurants This collection consists of a video recording of President Clinton visiting Mike's City Diner in Boston, MA on January 18, 2000. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2011-0075-F) Spiritual Advisors This collection consists of records relating to communications between President Clinton and his spiritual advisors. The records consist of correspondence, news articles, notes, cards, and memorandum. Systematically Processed Collection Textual (2011-0103-S Segment 1) Andrew Rotherham - Education Series - Domestic Policy Council This collection consists of Andrew Rotherham’s Education series in the Domestic Policy Council. It contains records related to class size reduction, test preparation, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, charter schools, the digital divide, distance learning, youth violence in schools, teacher salaries, social promotion, Hispanic education, standardized testing, and after-school programs. The records consist of reports, draft legislation, memoranda, correspondence to and from organizations and community leaders that focus on education issues, articles, publications, email, and fact sheets relating to the Administration’s progress on education. Systematically Processed Collection Textual (2011-0103-S Segment 2) Andrew Rotherham - Events Series - Domestic Policy Council This collection consists of Andrew Rotherham’s Events series in the Domestic Policy Council. It contains records related to education events and the corresponding background materials. The collection consists of reports, memoranda, email, congressional correspondence, press releases, and speech drafts. Systematically Processed Collection Textual (2011-0103-S Segment 3) Andrew Rotherham - Subject Files Series - Domestic Policy Council This collection consists of Andrew Rotherham’s Subject series in the Domestic Policy Council. It contains records related to research materials for education issues relating to funding for IDEA [Individuals with Disabilities Education Act], failing schools, youth violence, Equity 2000, educator awards, litigation, and legislation. The records consists of reports, memoranda, email, articles on various education topics, publications, handwritten notes, and correspondence from school district leaders nationwide. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2011-0104-M) Declassified documents concerning President Soeharto of Indonesia This Mandatory Declassification Review contains memoranda of conversation (memcons) and memoranda of telephone conversation (telcons) between President William J. Clinton and President Soeharto of Indonesia from November 1997 through February 1998. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2011-0148-M) Declassified documents concerning Tarnak Farm (Afghanistan) This Mandatory Declassification Review contains National Security Council email regarding Tarnak Farm in Afghanistan. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2011-0168-F) Executive Oder 13107 - Implementation of Human Rights Treaties This collection consists of records related to Executive Order 13107 – Implementation of Human Rights Treaties. It includes memos related to the presentation of the executive order and the drafting of same. The majority of memos and e-mail concern the Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR) 50th anniversary event. The collection also contains memos, e-mail, correspondence, agenda, and summary of conclusions related to the Interagency Working Group on the Implementation of Human Rights Treaties. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2011-0201-F) Presidential Yacht Sequoia This collection consists of documents relating to the history and ownership of the presidential yacht Sequoia, in particular the efforts of a private citizens’ group called the Presidential Yacht Trust to recover the Sequoia from the Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock Corporation during the Clinton Administration. The records in this collection include memoranda, talking points, notes, papers, draft letters, letters, briefings, and faxes. Systematically Processed Collection Textual (2011-0255-S Segment 1) Gaynor McCown - Subject Files - Domestic Policy Council This collection consists of Gaynor McCown’s Domestic Policy Council Subject series of records related to education accomplishments, student loans, state partnerships, safe and drug free schools, budget, youth initiatives, community outreach, reinventing government, and student organizations. This collection consists of talking points, reports, publications, draft legislation, memoranda, articles, correspondence, email, schedules, meeting agendas, speech transcripts, and handwritten notes Systematically Processed Collection Textual (2011-0255-S Segment 2) Gaynor McCown - Printed Materials Series - Domestic Policy Council This collection consists of Gaynor McCown’s Domestic Policy Council Printed Materials series of records related to education, children and family welfare, safe and drug free schools, and the budget. This collection consists of memoranda, pamphlets, reports, and books. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2011-0261-M-Release-A) Declassified documents concerning Rwanda These Clinton Presidential Records were declassified in response to a Mandatory Declassification Review request for all exemption 1 closures in Freedom of Information Act case 2006-0186-F (All documents related to Rwanda in the files of Jennifer Ward). Jennifer Ward was Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director of African Affairs in the National Security Council. The request was for all records related to Rwanda in 1993 and 1994. Topics include the gamut of operations and policy in Rwanda. A significant majority of these records are duplicates of those found in the files of Donald Steinberg (2010-0639-M) and released under that collection. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2011-0261-M-Release-B) Declassified documents concerning Rwanda These Clinton Presidential Records were declassified in response to a Mandatory Declassification Review request for all exemption 1 closures in Freedom of Information Act case 2006-0186-F (All documents related to Rwanda in the files of Jennifer Ward). Jennifer Ward was Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director of African Affairs in the National Security Council. The request was for all records related to Rwanda in 1993 and 1994. Topics include the gamut of operations and policy in Rwanda. A significant majority of these records are duplicates of those found in the files of Donald Steinberg (2010-0639-M) and released under that collection. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2011-0261-M-Release-C) Declassified documents concerning Rwanda These Clinton Presidential Records were declassified in response to a Mandatory Declassification Review request for all exemption 1 closures in Freedom of Information Act case 2006-0186-F (All documents related to Rwanda in the files of Jennifer Ward). Jennifer Ward was Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director of African Affairs in the National Security Council. The request was for all records related to Rwanda in 1993 and 1994. Topics include the gamut of operations and policy in Rwanda. A significant majority of these records are duplicates of those found in the files of Donald Steinberg (2010-0639-M) and released under that collection. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2011-0261-M-Release-D) Declassified documents concerning Rwanda These Clinton Presidential Records were declassified in response to a Mandatory Declassification Review request for all exemption 1 closures in Freedom of Information Act case 2006-0186-F (All documents related to Rwanda in the files of Jennifer Ward). Jennifer Ward was Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director of African Affairs in the National Security Council. The request was for all records related to Rwanda in 1993 and 1994. Topics include the gamut of operations and policy in Rwanda. A significant majority of these records are duplicates of those found in the files of Donald Steinberg (2010-0639-M) and released under that collection. Pagination « First First page ‹‹ Previous page … 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 … ›› Next page Last » Last page