Series 4. Filing Cabinet 4

Scope and content:

Dates: c. 1948-2017

Bulk dates: c. 1960s-2000s

This series consists of papers and research files related to the organization and function of the White House from the Truman administration (c. 1948) through the Obama administration (c. 2017). The topics of these materials relate to national security, federal government intelligence, initiatives of first ladies, role of vice presidents, presidential advisory committees and councils, and the function and responsibilities of White House staff.

The materials in this series include papers on the reorganization of government intelligence efforts (box 27), activities and initiatives of first ladies (box 28), responsibilities of the vice president in governing functions (box 29), National Security and Economic Councils (box 30), a formerly restricted memorandum on recommendations pertaining to the National Security Council, dated March 17, 1953 (box 30), function of White House offices (boxes 30-33), and the roles and responsibilities of executive branch officials (boxes 33-34).

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Parent restrictions:
Boxes 9-12 must be reviewed by archivists prior to researcher use as these boxes contain personally identifiable information.

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