This collection consists of materials concerning the career of George H. W. Bush, particularly his tenures as vice president and president. The collection contains the accumulated research files that "Washington Post" reporter David Hoffman compiled to support his coverage of the White House. Materials concerning the elections of 1980, 1984, and 1988 are included; the 1992 election, however, is not covered.
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1980 Campaign Files
This series consists of research files that "Washington Post" journalist David Hoffman compiled during his reporting on George H. W. Bush's role as running mate in Ronald Reagan's 1980 campaign for the presidency. The files contain newspaper clippings, magazine articles, speeches, transcripts of interviews, and computer printouts of stories by the Associated Press and other news organizations.
Date
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Local ID
GB-DHP-001
NAID
876172
Record Type(s)
Textual Records
Extent
6 linear inches
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1984 Campaign Files
This series consists of research files that "Washington Post" journalist David Hoffman compiled during his reporting on George H. W. Bush's role as running mate in Ronald Reagan's 1984 campaign for the presidency. The files contain newspaper clippings, magazine articles, speeches, transcripts of interviews, and computer printouts of stories by the Associated Press and other news organizations.
Date
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Local ID
GB-DHP-002
NAID
876173
Record Type(s)
Textual Records
Extent
1 linear inch
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1988 Campaign Files
This series consists of research files that "Washington Post" journalist David Hoffman compiled while reporting on George H. W. Bush's successful 1988 campaign for the presidency. The files contain newspaper clippings, magazine articles, speeches, campaign literature, transcripts of interviews, and computer printouts of stories by the Associated Press and other news organizations. Included are newspaper articles written by Hoffman describing the Bush-Quayle campaign.
Date
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Local ID
GB-DHP-003
NAID
876174
Record Type(s)
Textual Records
Extent
3 linear feet, 6 linear inches
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Biographical Files
This series consists of biographical research files compiled by "Washington Post" White House correspondent David Hoffman. The materials in this series explore the financial history of President George H. W. Bush, trace his ancestry in some detail, and describe recollections of associates, friends, and classmates. Included are research notes, newspaper clippings, income tax returns, and a Bush family tree. This series also contains newspaper clippings (mostly from the "Hartford Courant") concerning the political career of Senator Prescott Bush, George Bush's father.
Date
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Local ID
GB-DHP-004
NAID
876175
Record Type(s)
Textual Records
Extent
4 linear inches
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Early Career Files
This series consists of research files compiled by "Washington Post" White House correspondent David Hoffman. The files concern the time George H. W. Bush served as a Congressman, United Nations Ambassador, and director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Included are newspaper clippings and other clippings. Articles from the "Texas Observer," "Houston Chronicle," and "New York Times" draw attention to the different types of public service Bush performed during these two decades. Also included is Bush's voting record, taken from the "Congressional Quarterly Almanac."
Date
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Local ID
GB-DHP-005
NAID
876176
Record Type(s)
Textual Records
Extent
1 linear foot, 4 linear inches
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Iran-Contra Files
This series contains research files on the Iran-Contra Affair, compiled by "Washington Post" reporter David Hoffman. Included are copies of documents made public by the Independent Counsel and Congressional Investigations, the deposition submitted by President Ronald Reagan, news clippings, and notes.
Date
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Local ID
GB-DHP-006
NAID
876177
Record Type(s)
Textual Records
Extent
1 linear inch
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by subject.
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Presidential Files
This series contains research files on the presidency of George H. W. Bush, compiled by "Washington Post" White House correspondent David Hoffman. The files consist of newspaper clippings, magazine articles, speeches, pamphlets, pool reports, and pieces by Hoffman detailing the Bush administration's foreign policy, especially President Bush's dealings with Mikhail Gorbachev. Trips by the President to Canada and the Far East also receive lengthy treatment and analysis.
Date
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Local ID
GB-DHP-007
NAID
876178
Record Type(s)
Textual Records
Extent
4 linear inches
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by subject.
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Subject Files
This series contains subject research files on the vice presidency and presidency of George H. W. Bush, compiled by "Washington Post" White House correspondent David Hoffman. The files consist of notes, notebooks, memos, and news clippings related to Bush's public appearances and his stance on policy issues. Also included are several sound recordings about Michael Dukakis, President Ronald Reagan, and National Security Advisor Robert McFarlane.
Date
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Local ID
GB-DHP-0087
NAID
876179
Record Type(s)
Textual Records
Sound Recordings
Extent
1 linear foot, 4 linear inches
System of Arrangement
Arranged in two groups by media. The first group, consisting of textual files, is arranged alphabetically by subject. The second group, consisting of sound recordings, is unarranged.
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