Records from Selected James Schaefer Files: Correspondence from various Middle Eastern related Interest Groups

The materials in FOIA 2003-0257-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 2003-0257-F contains selected James Schaefer files from the Office of Public Liaison in relation to Arab, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim interest groups. The records relate exclusively to inquiries and correspondence made by various interest groups to the White House Office of Public Liaison and to President Bush in effort to promote their interests and to provide organizational background information, as well as organizational view points on various topics related to the concerns of peace in the Middle East. Materials include vitae, correspondence letters between various White House offices, letters from various interest groups, drafts and acknowledgement letters (presidential messages) on behalf of President Bush that were distributed by the Office of Presidential Messages, memorandum, notes, fax cover sheets, newsletters and brochures, press releases, and newspaper clippings. The newspaper clippings, brochures, and press releases are related to the individual interest groups and were provided in their individual requests for exposure and were thought necessary for providing background information to the White House staff. Interest groups also sometimes included past presidential messages and/or acknowledgments to show that they had previous presidential support. Vitae are also sometimes included and provide mostly non-sensitive background information about the person being recognized or awarded. The notes are of a routine nature routing notes and memorandum to other White House staff members. Correspondence is primarily made between James Schaefer of the Office of Public Liaison and the various interest groups seeking the attention of the Bush administration and the Office of Public Liaison responding with letters of thanks for their concerns. Read less