Selected Records on Graves' Disease

The materials in FOIA 2017-2162-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials. FOIA 2017-2162-F contains materials from agencies and individuals concerning Graves' disease. President Bush and Barbara Bush were both diagnosed and treated for Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid. The White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) Alphabetical Files contain letters from the general public and agency responses. The majority of these letters concern an individual with Graves' disease seeking help from the White House or other government agencies. The WHORM Subject File categories contains correspondence generally offering support to Mrs. Bush after her diagnosis and treatment for Graves' disease. The Staff and Office Files contain articles, brochures, and correspondence maintained by individual staff members and offices. The bulk of these records are articles from various U.S. news publications. There is also correspondence and brochures relaying information about the National Graves' Disease Foundation. There is also information on Graves' disease itself. Read less