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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Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
This Mandatory Declassification Review contains Department of State cables regarding discrimination against Scientologists in Germany.
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
This Mandatory Declassification Review contains Department of State cables regarding discrimination against Scientologists in Germany.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records related to L. Ron Hubbard and the Church of Scientology. It contains emails, cables, letters, memoranda, reports, news articles, and publications.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of all records from the WHORM Subject File “OS” and relate to Outer Space. The OS Subject Files contain correspondence from congressional leaders, mayors, governors, Space Technologies Applications and Research Groups, NASA, and McDonnell Douglas. The records also contain memos, reports, resolutions, remarks, biographies, invitations and emails. Of particular interest is an email from astronaut John Glenn to President Clinton from space on Friday November 6, 1998 and the President’s reply on November 7
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
This collection contains photographs relating to an event held at the White House on May 16, 1997, where President William Jefferson Clinton issued an apology to the survivors of the Tuskegee syphilis experiments. The collection includes photo-ops prior to the President's remarks.
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
This Mandatory Declassification Review contains a cable summarizing the February 17, 1997 meeting between the Secretary of State and French President Jacques Chirac. It also contains emails preparing for meetings with French President Chirac, Jean-David Levitte, French Foreign Minister Herve de Charette. The release also includes administrative paperwork.
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
This Mandatory Declassification Review contains U.S. Embassy, Paris cables regarding French policy toward Cote d'Ivoire, December 1999 through February 2000.
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
This Mandatory Declassification Review contains cables from the U.S. Embassy in Paris regarding French policy towards Zaire from December 1996 through May 1997.
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
This Mandatory Declassification Review contains emails, primarily draft memoranda to the President, between December 1, 1996 and May 30, 1997 related to Zaire.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Videos
This collection contains video recordings relating to the Israeli and Palestinian Peace Process, as well as material related to the broader topic of Middle East Peace. Included are materials relating to arrivals and departures, meetings prior to and following events, speaking engagements, and signing ceremonies. The collection includes materials from Prime Minister Netanyahu’s July 1996 White House visit, an October 1996 peace summit in Washington, D.C., a December 1998 trip to Gaza City, Prime Minister Ehud Barak’s July 1999 visit to the White House and Camp David, the January 2000 Sheperdstown peace talks, meetings in July 200 regarding the Camp David Peace Accords, and the December 2000 meeting with President-elect George W. Bush. Key individuals in the video recordings include President William Jefferson Clinton, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, Vice President Albert “Al” Gore Jr., Prime Minister Binyamin (Benjamin) Netanyahu of Israel, Prime Minister Ehud Barak of Israel, Chairman Yasser Arafat of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), and King Hussein of Jordan.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs
This collection contains photographs relating to the Israeli and Palestinian Peace Process, as well as material related to the broader topic of Middle East Peace. The collection includes materials from Prime Minister Netanyahu’s July 1996 White House visit, an October 1996 peace summit in Washington, D.C., a December 1998 trip to Gaza City, Prime Minister Ehud Barak’s July 1999 visit to the White House and Camp David, the January 2000 Sheperdstown peace talks, and the December 2000 meeting with President-elect George W. Bush. Key individuals in these records include President William Jefferson Clinton, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, Vice President Albert “Al” Gore Jr., Prime Minister Binyamin (Benjamin) Netanyahu of Israel, Prime Minister Ehud Barak of Israel, Chairman Yasser Arafat of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), and King Hussein of Jordan.
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
This Mandatory Declassification Review contains records related to the telcon between Presidents Clinton and Putin on August 16, 2000.
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
This Mandatory Declassification Review contains records related to the telcon between Presidents Clinton and Putin on August 16, 2000.
Systematically Processed Collection Textual
This collection contains the records of The President's Commission on the Celebration of Women in American History, established by President Clinton by Executive Order 13090 on June 28, 1998. The Commission was to make recommendations to the President on ways to recognize and celebrate the contributions and roles of American women throughout the history of the United States. The Commission submitted a report to the President on March 1, 1999. The President extended the Commission's term until December, 2000, for establishing public-private partnerships to implement the Commission's recommendations.
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
This Mandatory Declassification Review contains two papers regarding NATO Expansion from September 1994: "NATO Expansion - Concept and Strategy" and "Next Steps on NATO Expansion - Hard Questions".
Systematically Processed Collection Textual
This collection consists the records maintained by Gabrielle Bushman, a White House speech writer from 1995 to 1996. It contains memorandums, speeches, speech drafts, remarks, talking points, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and Ms. Bushman’s handwritten notebooks. These materials concern the 1995 and 1996 State of the Union addresses, 1995 appropriations bill veto and 1996 federal budget, crime and law enforcement, political events and fundraisers for the 1996 elections, 1996 Summer Olympics, healthcare, economic issues, education, women’s issues, and videotaped messages from President Clinton to a variety of organizations.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records related to the September 28th, 1994 sinking of the car and passenger ferry MV Estonia in the Baltic Sea. The files contain cables about the disaster, including offers from the FBI for victim identification services, condolences to the Swedish, and Estonian government authorities and news reports from Europe. The collection also contains two emails concerning the routing and editing of a presidential condolence letter to the president of Estonia.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of material pertaining to John Parsons “Jack” Wheeler. Serving as chairman of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund from 1979-1989, Wheeler was instrumental in the 1982 opening of the Vietnam Wall in Washington, D.C. During the Clinton Administration, Wheeler was an advocate for veterans. While he supported the President, Wheel eventually turned against the administration due to what he perceived as a trail of broken promises. The collection contains correspondence, memoranda, newspaper articles, emails, and resumes.
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
This Mandatory Declassification Review contains memorandum, briefing papers, notes, reports, cables, emails, and related materials addressing foreign relations with Taiwan and China regarding missiles and nonproliferation. Additionally, there are a number of records dealing with foreign relations and Taiwan. Particularly, a trip that Lee Teng-hui, President of Taiwan, made to Cornell University in 1995.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of correspondence between the White House and the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) related to Rwanda and dating from April 7, 1994 to October 31, 1994. The collection contains correspondence authored by Kweisi Mfume (CBC Chair) and Donald Payne (Ranking CBC Member) regarding all possible supportive actions to stop the genocide in Rwanda.