Records on Olympics

The materials in FOIA 2015-1015-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 2015-1015-F contains materials from agencies and individuals concerning the Olympic Games. The WHORM Subject File categories contain correspondence; memoranda; news clippings; and brochures from the general public, Congress, and the Bush administration. WHORM Subject File RE015 concerns the Olympics, and includes materials relating to the support of President Bush for the Atlanta and Salt Lake City Olympic city bids. The remainder of the WHORM subject codes contain brochures, letters, memos concerning the Annual Olympic Dinner, Olympic athletes, and other Olympic related events. The Staff and Office Files contain correspondence, memoranda, and publications maintained by individual staff members and offices. The majority of the records concern the bids of Atlanta and Salt Lake City to serve as host cities for the 1996 Summer and 1998 Winter Olympics, respectively. Included are letters of support from President Bush, as well as members of Congress, and the bid committees for each city. Also included are records relating to President and Mrs. Bush's attendance at Olympics related events such as Olympic Flag Jam '92 and Olympic Committee dinners in 1990 and 1991. There is also material concerning 1992 White House events honoring Summer and Winter Olympians, including remarks and planning correspondence. Read less