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 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.
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 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.
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.
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
This Mandatory Declassification Review contains National Security Council email regarding meetings between President Clinton, Samuel Berger, and John Travolta.
Systematically Processed Collection Textual
This collection consists of files maintained by Sabrina Corlette, a White House speechwriter from 1995 to 1997. It contains memorandums, speeches, speech drafts, remarks, talking points, correspondence, and newspaper articles. These materials relate to First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton’s speeches and remarks on a variety of topics, primarily women’s issues, children’s issues, education, and healthcare.
Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual
This Mandatory Declassification Review contains briefing papers and talking points for President William J. Clinton's luncheon with Central American leaders on November 30, 1993.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of material regarding Laura D'Andrea Tyson. The files contain memoranda, reports, press releases, testimony, speeches, drafts, graphs, charts, tables, correspondence, talking points, and faxes. For three years (1993-1996) Laura Tyson acted as President Clinton’s top economic advisor. During that time span she headed the Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) for two years and the National Economic Council (NEC) for one year. The records here deal primarily with U.S. trade relations with Russia and Canada and trade policy in the steel sector. Detailed in nature, the talking points pertain to trade with America’s neighbor to the north and address such issues as lumber imports, possible import restrictions on peanut butter, provincial sales taxes, and disputes over beer.
Systematically Processed Collection Textual
This collection consists of files maintained by Jennifer Klein, a domestic policy advisor for First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Office of Policy Development from 1993 to 1999. The collection contains memorandums, correspondence, reports, publications, remarks, talking points, and newspaper articles related to domestic policy topics, primarily women’s health, children’s health, child safety, child adoption, child development, childhood education, children’s literacy, and Medicare/Medicaid policy.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records related trade and economy for Venezuela. The collection contains correspondence, memoranda, background materials, press guidance, schedules, talking points, newspaper articles, and emails.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of unclassified material pertaining to Venezuelan diplomatic relations. Most of the records here deal with trips President Clinton, the First Lady, and Thomas (Mack) McLarty made to Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, and Chile in 1997. They had constructive talks with Rafael Antonio Caldera, the president of Venezuela, and other Latin American officials. The collection contains of reports, memoranda, correspondence, schedules, speeches, fact sheets, lists, diagrams, cables, and talking points.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records responsive to a subject-line search of the word "Venezuela" within the National Security Council's Record Management System. It contains correspondence, memos, letters, reports, talking points, and administrative government paperwork related to travel.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records related to a proposed agreement to eliminate or reduce trade barriers among all countries of South and Central America. The proposal failed to gain any support and the signing deadline of January 1, 2005 passed with no agreement. It consists of news articles, various working group meeting schedules and agendas, travel related material, reports to Congress on the status of trade negotiations, summit strategy reports, working group reports and trade ministerial meeting minutes
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records from the National Security Council and other textual records concerning the Fast Track trade authority granted to the President under the Trade Act of 1974. It contains memoranda, correspondence, briefing papers, press releases, vote whip counts, talking points and press clippings related to the use of the authority and to the congressional debate on the granting of the authority. The collection also includes administrative paperwork, emails, and legislative drafts.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records related to a proposed agreement to eliminate or reduce trade barriers among all countries of Central and South America. This collection contains of Congressional testimony and correspondence between the President and congressional leadership and between the President and the Consul-General of Honduras regarding free trade and immigration policy.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records related to the Free Trade Area of the Americas. The files include Congressional correspondence and the President’s Trip Book for the 1994 Summit of the Americas conference in Miami, FL. This collection contains materials similar to those in the other open case on the Free Trade Area of the Americas, 2017-0397-F.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records from the National Security Council’s Records Management System (RMS). Specifically all records related to the Fast Track trade authority granted to the President under the Trade Act of 1974. This collection contains memoranda, correspondence, and briefing papers related to the use of the authority. It also contains memoranda and correspondence related to administration attempts to regain the authority after it expired in 1994. It contains administrative paperwork, emails, and drafts.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records relating to the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). The FTAA was a proposed agreement to eliminate or reduce the trade barriers among all countries in North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. The collection includes material from committee meetings and working groups that discuss rules and procedures for FTAA, market access, dispute settlement, standards, technical barriers to trade, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, government procurement, agriculture, intellectual property rights, and competition policy. The files contain memoranda, correspondence, news clippings and magazine articles, handwritten notes, briefing books, telegrams, brochures and reports.
Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual
This collection consists of records related to Presidential Fast Track Trade Authority, which is the common name for the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). It contains memoranda, correspondence, emails, briefing papers, handwritten notes, lists, schedules, speeches, reports, talking points, press releases, and news articles. It also contains memoranda and correspondence related to administration attempts to regain the authority after it expired in 1994