Records of the White House Photograph Office

These records are audiovisual materials that document the private and public life of George H. W. Bush. The majority of this collection are photographs of Bush as Vice President (1981-1989) and President (1989-1993). Also included in this collection are historical materials related to the Bush family from the years prior to 1981. There are also photographs that document the daily activities of Vice President Dan Quayle (1989-1993).

Series & File Units

George H. W. Bush Presidential Photographs

This series includes photographs of official events such as foreign and domestic presidential trips, state visits by foreign leaders, state dinners, press conferences, speeches, bill signings, swearing-in ceremonies, photo opportunities, and other routine presidential activities. Significant events include the signing of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), speeches and events related to the Persian Gulf War, and the 1992 presidential campaign.

Date

January 1989 - January 1993

Local ID

GB-WHPO-009

NAID

186364

Record Type(s)

Photographs and other Graphic Materials

Extent

2000 photographs; 39,400 contact sheets; 39,400 rolls of film

System of Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Restrictions

Access Restriction

Undetermined

Materials may be closed under restrictions of the Presidential Records Act and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Use Restriction

Unrestricted

Container List

George H. W. Bush Presidential Photographs

WHPO-P17683

President and Mrs. Bush visit troops from the U.S. Army 197th Brigade, present horseshoes, and have Thanksgiving dinner

President and Mrs. Bush visit troops from the U.S. Army’s 197th Brigade in Saudi Arabia, and have Thanksgiving Dinner with them

Mrs. Bush poses with a group of female soldiers during a Thanksgiving visit with the troops in Saudi Arabia