This collection consists of 58 series of subject files based on 58 broad subject classifications developed by the Office of Records Management during the Kennedy Administration to facilitate the filing and retrieval of White House records. These records pertain to the functions and operations of the White House, Federal Government, foreign and other governments. These records also contain correspondence from private companies or individuals.
Series & File Units
Subject Files on Library, (Incumbent President)
This series contains materials relating to the process whereby Bush chose College Station, Texas, as the site for his Presidential library and museum. The three major contenders for the Bush Library were the University of Houston, Rice University, and Texas A and M University. The President made his choice known on May 3, 1991, and in doing so relied heavily on the advice of Don Wilson, Archivist of the United States. This file code documents quite nicely the key role played by Wilson in the entire selection episode. Detailed proposals from each of the main rivals are also included. Finally, a great deal of correspondence from important political, civic, and business leaders poured into the Bush camp imploring him to choose either Houston or Rice as the location for his Presidential library and museum. Very little in the way of letters came in from prominent figures suggesting that Bush pick Texas A and M as the place to store his records and artifacts.
Date
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Local ID
FE008-01
NAID
498170930
Record Type(s)
Textual Records
Extent
10 linear inches
Restrictions
Access Restriction
Restricted - Possibly
Records may be closed under exemptions of the Presidential Records Act (PRA) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Withdrawal sheets in processed folders will indicate specific restrictions.
Specific Access Restriction
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Presidential Records Act (PRA)
