Records on Harris Wofford/Richard Thornburgh Election 1991 Special Senate Election in PA

The materials in FOIA 2005-0439-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 2005-0439-F records are divided into three main series: Bush Presidential Records, Bush Vice Presidential Records, and Quayle Vice Presidential Records. The majority of records are Bush Presidential 2005-0439-F 2 Records. The White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) Alphabetical Files bulk with correspondence from the general public discussing the reappointment of Richard Thornburgh as Attorney General. Also included is routine correspondence between Thornburgh, his wife Virginia, and Barbara Bush; correspondence between Thornburgh and President Bush concerning Thornburgh's resignation as Attorney General to run for the Senate; and routine correspondence between Senator Harris Wofford and White House staff. The WHORM Subject File categories contain a letter and news clipping from the general public about the Thornburgh/Wofford Senate election, and memoranda discussing post-election analysis. The Staff and Office Files contain correspondence, memoranda, notes, newspaper clippings, schedules, and draft speeches and statements maintained by individual staff members and offices. The files of John Schmitz, consist of draft statements and a transcript of remarks given by President Bush discussing the outcome of the Thornburgh/Wofford election. Files from the First Lady's Offices of Press and Scheduling concern a trip by Mrs. Bush to give a speech to a Thornburgh for Senate fundraising luncheon in Philadelphia. Files from the Office of Legislative Affairs consist of routine correspondence and requests from Senator Wofford, while records from the Office of National Service discuss national service and the creation of a Civilian Community Corp. The files of Jim Wray, the bulk of records in this FOIA request, contain constituent correspondence from Pennsylvania congratulating Bush for his victory in the 1988 presidential election. Bush Vice Presidential Records consist of routine correspondence between Bush and Richard and Virginia Thornburgh discussing travel plans, invitations, and enclosed materials. Quayle Vice Presidential Records include a transcript of a speech delivered to a Thornburgh for Senate fundraising luncheon and a note on talking points for a Thornburgh donor reception. Read less