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Machine-readable finding aid derived from being created directly into EAD, created by Jessica Tyree, 21 August 2009 Description is in English 2013-11-21 Converted to schema conforming EAD by dtd2schema.vh.xsl. A Guide to the A. Linwood Holton Papers, 1968-1974 A Collection in the Library of Virginia 28253 A. Esterbrook

Library of Virginia 2009 A. Esterbrook Library of Virginia Descriptive Summary The Library of Virginia A. Linwood Holton Papers, 1968-1974 28253 26.65 cubic feet (71 boxes and 4 oversize boxes) English Holton, A. Linwood (Abner Linwood), 1923- Administrative Information Access Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

A. Linwood Holton, Papers, 1968-1974. Accession 28253, Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Governor and Mrs. A. Linwood Holton through Alexander G. Gilliam, Jr., Special Assistant to Governor Holton, Richmond, Virginia, 15 April 1974.

Biographical Information

Abner Linwood Holton was born 21 September 1923 in Roanoke, Virginia, to Abner Linwood Holton and Edith Van Gorder Holton. He attended local schools, then received his B.A. from Washington and Lee University in 1944. Holton served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946. He then attended Harvard Law School, receiving his LL.B. in 1949. Admitted to the Virginia bar that same year, Holton commenced practicing in Roanoke. He became active in the Virginia Republican Party. He was the unsuccessful candidate for governor in 1965, then won election in 1969. Holton served as governor of Virginia from 1970 to 1974. After his term ended, he served as assistant secretary of state for congressional relations in 1974. Holton resigned that position and practiced law in Washington D.C. He married Virginia Harrison Rogers 10 January 1953, and had four children with her.

Scope and Content

Papers, 1968-1974, of A. Linwood Holton (1923- ), governor of Virginia from 1969 to 1974, consisting of acknowledgements, appointment books, articles, audiotapes, biographies, certificates, clippings, editorials, histories, interviews, invitations, letters, logs, motion pictures, notes, photographs, poems, programs, reports, reviews, schedules, speeches, summaries, videotapes, and other materials documenting Holton's election and governorship. Papers document Holton's election campaign; his inauguration; and his term as governor, including his meetings, conferences, and addresses to various business, civic, and political groups. Also included are commencement addresses to colleges and universities in Virginia. Papers also document state and national Republican Party activities, including President Richard Nixon's (1913-1994) 1972 reelection bid. There are audio- and videotapes of Holton's campaign, addresses, inaugurals, and interviews. Collection largely consists of personal files gleaned from the Governor's official papers at the time of their transfer to the Archives. Papers also cover Virginia First Lady Virginia "Jinx" Harrison Rogers Holton's activities, including meetings with various organizations and civic groups.

Contents List Super Schedule, 23 November 1969-12 January 1974. 1-3 Vol. 1, 23 November 1969-31 March 1970. 1 Vol. 1, 1 April 1970-30 June 1970. 1 Vol. 2, 1 July 1970 - 31 October 1970. 1 Vol. 2, 1 November 1970-28 February 1971. 1 Vol. 3, 1 March 1971-31 August 1971. 1 Vol. 3, 1 September 1971-26 December 1971. 2 Vol. 3, Trooper Compton's Schedule, 21 January 1970-1 November 1970. 2 Vol. 3, Trooper Compton's Schedule, 2 November 1970-5 March 1972. 2 Vol. 4, 2 January 1972-30 September 1972. 2 Vol. 5, 1 October 1972-31 December 1972. 3 Vol. 5, 1 January 1973-30 April 1973. 3 Vol. 6, 1 May 1973-3 August 1973. 3 Vol. 6, 4 August 1973-31 October 1973. 3 Vol. 7, 1 November 1973-12 January 1974. 3 Personal Correspondence, 1970-1971. 4-9 Ab-As 4 Ba-Bi 4 Bl-Bo 4 Bo-By; Addenda, Ba-Br 4 Ca-Cu; Addenda, Ca-Cl 4 Da-Du; addenda, Da 5 Ea-Ev 5 Fa-Fu; Addenda, Fa-Fr 5 Ga-Gu; Addenda, Ga-Gu 5 Ha-Hu 5 Addenda, Ha-Hu 6 In-Iz 6 Je-Ju; Addenda, Ja-Jo 6 Ka-Kn; Addenda, Ka-Kr 6 La-Lu; Addenda, La-Ly 6 Ma-Mu 6 Addenda, Ma-Mu 7 Ne-Nu; Addenda, Na-Nu 7 Ol-Ow; Addenda, Ol-Oy 7 Pa-Po; Addenda, Pa-Pu 7 Qua 7 Ra-Ru 7 Addenda, Ra-Ru 8 Sa-Sy 8 Addenda, Sa-Sw 8 Ta-Tu; Addenda, Ta-Tu 8 Uh-Un 8 Va-Vo; Addenda, Va-Vi 8 Wa-Wr 9 Addenda, Wa-Wo 9 Yo-Zi; Addenda, Ye-Yo 9 Miscellany; Post-Election Congratulations (1969) 9 Personal Correspondence, 1972-1974. 10-14 Ab-Ay; Addenda, Al-As 10 Ba-By 10 Addenda, Ba-By 10 Ca-Cu; Addenda, Ca-Cu 10 Da-Du; Addenda, Di-Du 10 Ea-Ev; Addenda, Ed-Ev 11 Fa-Fr; Addenda, Fa-Fr 11 Ga-Gy; Addenda, Ga-Gu 11 Ha-He 11 Hi-Hu 11 Addenda, Ha-Hy 11 Ia-Ig; Addenda, Ir 12 Je-Jo; Addenda, Ja-Jo 12 Ka-Kr; Addenda, Ke-Kr 12 La-Ly; Addenda, La-Ly 12 Mc 12 Ma-Mu 12 Addenda; Ma-Mu 13 Ne-No; Addenda, Ne-No 13 Ob-Ow; Addenda, Oc-Ou 13 Pa-Pu; Addenda, Ra-Ru 13 Qui 13 Ra-Ru; Addenda, Ra-Ru 13 Sa-Sm 13 Sm-Su 14 Addenda, Sc-Sw 14 Ta-Tw; Addenda, Ta-Ty 14 Us 14 Va-Vo; Addenda, Va-Vi 14 Wa-Wy; Addenda, Wa-Wr 14 Washington and Lee University 14 William & Mary LL.D. Degree 14 Yo-Zi; Addenda, Ye-Zu 14 Gift Acknowledgements, 1970-1974. 15-16 1970 15 1971 15 1972 16 1973 16 January, 1974 16 Gifts (cuff links) from Governor to Governor's Management Study, 1970-1971 16 Gifts from Governor and Mrs. Holton, 1970 16 Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1968, 1970. 17 Condolences, Governor's father, 1968 17 Certificate from William Calhoun, 1970 17 Memorabilia. 17-18 and 1-2 The Holton (Poem) 17 Inscribed copy of Hello, Appalachia! 17 Log of telephone calls, etc., 23 August 1973-11 January 1974 17 Log of telephone calls, 14 January-19 February 1974 17 Summaries of General Assembly sessions, 1970-1973 17 Addresses on openings of General Assembly sessions, 1970-1974 17 Year-end reviews, 1970-1972 17 The Holton Years: A Summing Up, <date era="ce" calendar="gregorian">1970-1974</date> 17 Inaugural address, 17 January 1970 17 The Governor's Cabinet, October 1972 17 State of the State: The New Virginia, September 1971 17 Guest editorial by Governor, Law and Order, June 1972 17 Holton interview, Presbyterian Survey, 6 September 1971 17 Holton sketch, Current Biography, February 1971 17 Linwood Holton: Election Balancing Act in Virginia, Ripon Forum, December 1969 17 The Today Show, 19 March 1970, transcript of interview with Holton 17 Virginia Record, Inaugural Commemorative Edition, January 1970 17 The Washington Monthly, April 1973 17 Holton's notes re: appointment policies, etc., November-December 1969 17 Holton's notes re: conversation with Ken Cole about Watergate, 1 November 1973 17 Weekly summary of mail received, 20 December 1971-11 January 1974 17 Holton's travel vouchers, 1970-1972 17 Reproductions of four sketches by Dennis Sayers 18 Certificates received, 1970 18 Certificates, personal, 1972-1973 18 Souvenir photographs of Holton at Redskins games, Washington 18 Souvenir photo book of Holton visit to CONARC, 12 June 1972 18 Souvenir photo book of 1970 Governor's Conference, Missouri 18 Souvenir photo book of Holton visit to Philip Morris, Inc., NY, 11 November 1971 18 Inscribed photograph to Governor from John H. Chafee, Secretary of Navy, 23 March 1972 1 Photograph of Governor and President Nixon, in dinner clothes, shaking hands 1 Photographs of Governor at Strategic Air Command Headquarters, Nebraska, Autumn 1973 1 Booklet given to Governor by children at Tiny Angels Day Care Center, Church Hill, Richmond, 1972 1 Photograph of portrait of Sir Thomas Gates, sent by Mr. J. T. Zuill, 1972 1 Three photographs of Governor and President Nixon (one taken in Norfolk), 1973 1 Certificate from Deputy Prime Minister of Greece, commemorating 150th anniversary of Greek War for Independence, December 1972 1 Photographs of Jefferson's drawings of State Capitol, from Massachusetts Historical Society, 1973 1 Cartoon of Governor from Highway Safety Division 1 Multilith sheets for reprints of articles concerning Governor Holton 1 Photograph album, opening of Bristol End Plant, Reynolds Metals, Bristol, Virginia, 28 January 1972 2 Certificates of Appreciation, U. S. Treasury Savings Bond Drive, 1971-1972 2 Staige D. Blackford Working Files. 19-20 The Holton Years 19 Report on Virginia Radio and Television Stations and Newspapers, 15 June 1972 19 Material sent to Mrs. John Frisbee for biography of Governor 19 Race Discrimination and Equal Employment 19 Busing 19 Governor's speeches on constitutional revision, 1970 19 Clippings and speeches on the New South 19 Clippings on Governor's speeches 20 Speeches, 1970-1974. 20-26 Inaugural address (typescript), 17 January 1970 20 Inaugural address (printed), 17 January 1970 20 Address to General Assembly (typescript), 20 January 1970 20 Address to General Assembly (printed), 20 January 1970 20 Agricultural Exposition Breakfast, 21 January 1970 20 Governor's Day, 30 January 1970 20 Introductory remarks, Sister City Dinner, 6 February 1970 20 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 13 February 1970 20 Association of Virginia Colleges, 20 February 1970 20 Garden Club of Virginia, 9 March 1970 20 Testimonial for Dr. Jerome H. Holland, 10 March 1970 20 Virginia Dairy Products Association Convention, 17 March 1970 20 Atlantic Companies' new branch, Roanoke, 18 March 1970 20 Virginia Public Relations Associaton Convention, 19 March 1970 20 Rotary International, 20 March 1970 20 Highway Safety Commission, 24 March 1970 20 Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce, 24 March 1970 20 Roanoke-Salem Chamber of Commerce, 25 March 1970 20 Lincoln Day Dinner of Wayne County, North Carolina, 2 April 1970 20 Conference of Public Health Workers, 8 April 1970 20 Richmond-First Club Good Government Award, 9 April 1970 20 Regional Convention, Alpha Pi Alpha Fraternity, 10 April 1970 20 Annual Civic Luncheon, Norfolk, 10 April 1970 20 W & L University, O. D. K. Chapter, 14 April 1970 20 Republican Leadership Conference, Republican Governor's Association, 17 April 1970 20 Introduction of Gov. Melvin H. Evans, Gov. of Virgin Islands, 20 April 1970 20 Division of Aeronautics and FAA Dinner, 23 April 1970 20 Rotary Convention, 26 April 1970 20 Anheuser-Busch Groundbreaking29 April 1970 21 Stratford Hall, 3 May 1970 21 Agency head luncheon, 5 May 1970 21 Commencement exercise, Virginia Union University, 24 May 1970 21 Virginia Chapter, American Society for Public Administration, 28 May 1970 21 Altavista Plant Dedication, 28 May 1970 21 Delmarva Advisory Council Luncheon, 2 June 1970 21 Old Dominion University Commencement, 7 June 1970 21 Hampton Roads Maritime Association, 50th Anniversary Dinner, 9 June 1970 21 Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture, 15 June 1970 21 Virginia Association of Broadcasters, 18 June 1970 21 International Telephone and Telegraph Luncheon, 18 June 1970 21 Virginia State Police Graduation Ceremonies, 19 June 1970 21 Southern Conference of the Council of State Governments, 25 June 1970 21 Republican Dinner, 26 June 1970 21 Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 28 June 1970 21 Duffield Industrial Park, 6 July 1970 21 AFL-CIO Convention, 17 July 1970 21 Revenue Resources and Economic Study Commission, 4 August 1970 21 News conference, 4 August 1970 21 Virginia Court Clerks Association, 14 August 1970 21 New Communities Symposium, 20 August 1970 21 Golden Anniversary of Vocational Rehabilitation, 25 August 1970 21 Local Government Officials Conference, 31 August 1970 21 Virginia Department of Welfare and Institutions' Education Association's Fall Conference, 2 September 1970 21 American Nuclear Society Dinner, 2 September 1970 21 AAA Annual Safety Award Luncheon, 9 September 1970 21 Thomas Jefferson Award Dinner, 11 September 1970 21 Chief Officials, National Corporations, 12 September 1970 21 Republican Party of Texas, 15 September 1970 21 Bar Association of the City of Richmond, 17 September 1970 21 Annual Meeting, Virginia Society of CPA's, 17 September 1970 21 Southern Governor's Conference, 19-22 September 1970 21 Virginia's Municipal League, 20 September 1970 21 Governor's Industrial Development Conference, 30 September 1970 21 Governor's Industrial Development Conference, 1 October 1970 21 Governor's Industrial Development Conference, 6 October 1970 21 Governor's Industrial Development Conference, 9 October 1970 21 Governor's Industrial Development Conference, 13 October 1970 21 Governor's Industrial Development Conference, 14 October 1970 21 Report to Top Management, 15 October 1970 21 Annual Chicago Travel Luncheon, 16 October 1970 21 American Jewish Committee, 19 October 1970 21 Navy Day Dinner, 27 October 1970 21 League of Women Voters, 28 October 1970 21 Virginia World Trade Conference, 28 October 1970 21 Virginia Education Association Convention, 28 October 1970 21 23rd Annual Highway Conference, 29 October 1970 21 Inauguration of Dr. Allix B. James, President Virginia Union University, 30 October 1970 21 Richmond Businessmen's Luncheon, 30 October 1970 21 Keep America Beautiful Awards, 5 November 1970 22 Virginia Association of Professions, 7 November 1970 22 Virginia Association of Counties, 9 November 1970 22 Inauguration of Dr. Warren W. Brandt, President Virginia Commonwealth University, 10 November 1970 22 Veterans Day, 11 November 1970 22 Report to Top Management, 12 November 1970 22 Ninth Annual New York Travel Luncheon, 13 November 1970 22 34th Annual Convention, Virginia Hotel and Motel Association, 23 November 1970 22 Lynchburg Peace Officer's Association, 1 December 1970 22 Governor's Conference on the Family Food Dollar, 1 December 1970 22 Salvation Army's Annual Civic Dinner, 2 December 1970 22 50th Anniverary Congregational Dinner, Church of the Epiphany, 8 December 1970 22 Annual Citation Dinner, National Conference of Christians and Jews, 9 December 1970 22 Governor's Address to the General Assembly (Printed), 6 January 1971 22 Senate Finance Committee and House Appropriations Committee, 20 January 1971 22 Chaplain Service of the Churches of Virginia, 21 January 1971 22 Governor's Conference, 5 February 1971 22 Committee on Public Works, U.S. Senate, 8 February 1971 22 Lincoln Day Dinner, 17 February 1971 22 Republican Party of Oklahoma, 27 February 1971 22 National Service to Regional Councils, 8 March 1971 22 National Conference on the Judiciary, 11 March 1971 22 National Conference on the Judiciary, 14 March 1971 22 Richmond Forum, 15 March 1971 22 Flood Control and Internal Development, 15 March 1971 22 J.C. Penney Management Seminar, 19 March 1971 22 Virginia Chapter, American Association of University Professors, 20 March 1971 22 Harvard Club Dinner, 30 March 1971 22 United Community Service, 1 April 1971 22 Founder's Day, Roanoke College, 2 April 1971 22 Savings Bond Meeting, 14 April 1971 22 Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, 15 April 1971 22 Luncheon, Frankfurt, Germany, 26 April 1971 22 American Club, Antwerp, Belgium, 4 May 1971 22 Richmond Federation of P.T.A.'s, 10 May 1971 22 Virginia Jaycee State Convention, 21 May 1971 22 Virginia State College Commencement, 23 May 1971 22 Waynesboro-East Augusta Mental Health Associations, 25 May 1971 22 V.P.I. Commencement Address, 5 June 1971 22 Senate Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations, 8 June 1971 22 Virginia State Bar Association, 11 June 1971 22 30th Anniversary, Washington National Airport, 16 June 1971 22 Groundbreaking, Northern Virginia Subway System, 17 June 1971 22 Virginia Bankers Association, 18 June 1971 22 23rd Annual Virginia Conference on Federal Taxation, 19 June 1971 22 House Select Committee on Crime, 23 June 1971 23 House Subcommittee on Oceanography, 23 June 1971 23 Virginia Industrialization Group, 24 June 1971 23 Bicentennial Council of the Thirteen Original States, 26 June 1971 23 Virginia Pharmaceutical Association, 28 June 1971 23 American Judicature Society, 2 July 1971 23 Republican Convention Speech, 20 August 1971 23 Civic Clubs of Radford, Pulaski and Montgomery Counties, 23 August 1971 23 AFL-CIO Annual Convention, 24 August 1971 23 A.A.A. Highway Safety Awards Luncheon, 25 August 1971 23 Governing Boards of Virginia Public Colleges and Universities, 1 September 1971 23 Suburban Virginia Builders Association, 8 September 1971 23 Presentation of Thomas Jefferson Award to Governor Godwin, 10 September 1971 23 State-wide Conference, Virginia Independence Bicentennial Commission, 17 September 1971 23 Carillon Civic Association, 20 September 1971 23 Friends of Ferrum College Banquet, 23 September 1971 23 Roanoke Memorial Hospital, 24 September 1971 23 Clergy Association of the Richmond Area, 27 September 1971 23 National Business League, 29 September 1971 23 Fifth District Dinner, 30 September 1971 23 University of Virginia Graduate Business School Sponsors Dinner, 1 October 1971 23 Governor's Conference on Public Library Service, 4 October 1971 23 Address to the General Assembly, 12 January 1972 24 Keep Virginia Beautiful, Inc., 19 January 1972 24 Reynolds Metal Plant Opening, 28 January 1972 24 Inauguration of Dr. Thomas A. Graves, College of William and Mary, 5 February 1972 24 Dedication of Rebuilt Georgia-Pacific Plywood Plant, 8 February 1972 24 ABEX Dedication, 10 February 1972 24 Savings Bond Luncheon, 17 February 1972 24 Members of United for Public Schools, 29 February 1972 24 Subcommittee of House Governmental Operations Committee, 2 March 1972 24 General Assembly, 13 March 1972 24 South Carolina Youth Council, 20 March 1972 24 Lincoln Day Dinner, 22 March 1972 24 Fund Raising Dinner for Botetourt County Courthouse, 24 March 1972 24 Virginia Polytechnic Institute Centennial, 24 March 1972 24 Virginia State Employee U.S. Savings Bond Campaign, 6 April 1972 24 Student Cooperative Association, 8 April 1972 24 Far East Trade Mission, Tokyo American Club, 19 April 1972 24 Australian Trade Mission, American Club, Sydney, 26 April 1972 24 State White House Conference on Aging, 5 May 1972 24 Student-Legislator Open Forum, 5 May 1972 24 Peninsula Council of Boy Scouts, 8 May 1972 24 Staffing Practices Conference, 8 May 1972 24 Virginia Council on Health and Medical Care, 15 May 1972 24 State Agency Head Luncheon, 15 May 1972 24 Dedication of Standard Paper Manufacturing Company Recycling Plant, 18 May 1972 24 Commencement Exercises, Virginia Military Institute, 21 May 1972 24 Adult Graduation Classes, 23 May 1972 24 Northern Virginia Mental Health Association, 25 May 1972 24 Republican Convention, 2 June 1972 24 Southern Water Resources Conference, 8 June 1972 24 Statewide Planning in Higher Education Conference, 8 June 1972 24 Governor's Workshop on Youth Councils, 16 June 1972 24 American Legion Boys' State of Virginia, 16 June 1972 24 National Bureau of Standards, 16 June 1972 24 American Society of Public Administration, 21 June 1972 24 National Association of Counties, 26 June 1972 24 Mount Rogers Craft Cabin, 29 June 1972 24 National Parks Centennial Celebration and Blue Ridge Parkway Anniversary, 30 June 1972 24 Fund-raising Dinner for Governor Arch Moore, 16 August 1972 24 Title VIII Housing Seminar, 28 August 1972 24 N.J. 15th District, Congressional Candidate Fuller H. Brooks, 30 August 1972 24 Southern Governor's Conference, 4 September 1972 24 Natural Disaster Assistance Relief Plan, 4 September 1972 24 Drug Abuse Control Council, 4 September 1972 24 National Conference of Governor's Highway Safety Representatives, 12 September 1972 24 Shipper's Dialogue South, 12 September 1972 24 Fund-raising Dinner for Kit Bond, 19 September 1972 24 Indian Festival, Jamestown, 23 September 1972 24 Dedication of Northern Virginia Training Center, 25 September 1972 24 United Communities Fund Luncheon, 25 September 1972 24 Nixon Campaign, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 26 September 1972 24 Carroll County Republican State Central Committee Dinner, 29 September 1972 24 Virginia Municipal League, 3 October 1972 24 Governor's Travel Reception, 4 October 1972 24 Report to Top Management, 5 October 1972 24 Rotary Club of Johnson City, Tennessee, 10 October 1972 24 A.A.A. Clubs of Virginia, 12 October 1972 24 Holhouser for Governor Rally, 12 October 1972 24 Student Legal Forum, University of Virginia, 13 October 1972 24 Charlottesville-Albemarle Mental Health Association, 18 October 1972 24 Non-Metropolitan Growth Conference, 18 October 1972 24 Republican Fund Raising Rally, 20 October 1972 24 The Churchmen's Club of Baltimore, 24 October 1972 24 New Communities Workshop, 24 October 1972 24 Adams County Republican Committee Dinner/Rally, 25 October 1972 24 Virginia Highway Conference, 26 October 1972 24 GOP Men's Night, 1 November 1972 25 Nixon Campaign, St. Louis, 2 November 1972 25 Dedication, Medical Center Buildings, University of Virginia, 10 November 1972 25 United Daughters of the Confederacy, 13 November 1972 25 Region II Financial Responsibility Workshop, 14 November 1972 25 Southern States Cooperative Stockholders Meeting, 14 November 1972 25 Travel reception, 15 November 1972 25 Report to Top Management, 16 November 1972 25 National Conference of Editorial Writers, 17 November 1972 25 Virginia Thanksgiving Festival, 19 November 1972 25 Appomattox Basin Industrial Development Corporation, 20 November 1972 25 Dedication Ceremonies of Pier C, 29 November 1972 25 St. Paul's Church Men's Association, 29 November 1972 25 Fifth Planning District Commission, 1 December 1972 25 Republican Governor's Conference, 6 December 1972 25 National Conference of Christians and Jews, 6 December 1972 25 Candidates' Appreciation Dinner, 8 December 1972 25 General Assembly, 10 January 1973 25 Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce, 11 January 1973 25 Dedication of J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, 16 January 1973 25 Republican National Committee, 19 January 1973 25 Keep Virginia Beautiful, Inc. Awards Luncheon, 24 January 1973 25 Naval Environmental Symposium, 14 February 1973 25 Association of the United States Army, 21 February 1973 25 Early Childhood Education Conference, 21 February 1973 25 Lincoln Day Dinner, 23 February 1973 25 General Assembly, 24 February 1973 25 Summary of General Assembly Actions, 26 February 1973 25 Subcommittee of House Governmental Operations Committee, 2 March 1973 25 Southern Growth Policies Board, 17 March 1973 25 Southern Growth Policies Board, 17 March 1973 25 President's Committee on Mental Retardation, 20 March 1973 25 Southern Interstate Nuclear Board Conference, 27 March 1973 25 Virginia Conference on Public Transportation, 28 March 1973 25 Virginia Reverse Investment Mission to France and England, April 1973 25 Virginia Reverse Investment Mission to France and England, 2 April 1973 25 LeHavre, 3 April 1973 25 Amsterdam, 5 April 1973 25 Dedication of Philip Morris Research Tower, 26 April 1973 25 Virginia Conference on Corrections, 27 April 1973 25 Republican Professional Staff Conference, 1 May 1973 25 Governor's Conference on Day Care Needs, 2 May 1973 25 Good Government Award Dinner, Richmond First Club, 3 May 1973 25 Virginia League of Social Executives, 7 May 1973 25 Virginia Nursing Home Association, 8 May 1973 25 Fifth National Seminar on Year-Round Education, 8 May 1973 25 Republican Governor's Association Conference, 10 May 1973 25 Dedication of Mountain Empire Community College, 16 May 1973 25 Virginia Federation of Republican Women, 18 May 1973 25 Subcommittee on Housing of the House Committee on Banking and Currency, May 1973 25 Farmers Home Administration, 30 May 1973 25 Dedication of Mary E. Switzer Building, Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center, 30 May 1973 25 Republican Convention Dinner, 8 June 1973 25 Southern Regional Education Board, 12 June 1973 25 Virginia National Guard Officers' Candidate School Graduation, 6 July 1973 25 National Conference, American College Public Relations Association, 11 July 1973 25 National Urban League Annual Conference, 23 July 1973 25 Salute to Industry Dinner, 9 August 1973 25 Southwest Virginia Training Center for the Mentally Retarded, 10 August 1973 25 Virginia State Firemen's Association Conference, 14 August 1973 25 Richmond Rotary-Kiwanis Clubs, 4 September 1973 25 A.A.A. Awards Luncheon, 5 September 1973 25 First Presbyterian Church, 5 September 1973 25 Republican National Committee, 10 September 1973 25 United Givers' Fund, 19 September 1973 25 Prince Hall Masons, 19 September 1973 25 Richmond Area United Givers' Fund, 2 October 1973 26 Governor's Travel Reception, 3 October 1973 26 Report to Top Management, 4 October 1973 26 Groundbreaking, New River Valley Plant, White Motor Corp., 5 October 1973 26 Fleet Intelligence Center Atlantic, Little Creek Officers' Club, 5 October 1973 26 Founder's Day, Mary Baldwin College, 6 October 1973 26 Board of Governors, Garden Club of Virginia, 10 October 1973 26 Virginia World Trade Conference, 11 October 1973 26 Governor's Conference on Reading, 11 October 1973 26 Washington and Lee University, Historical Landmark Designation Ceremonies, 12 October 1973 26 Annual Convention of Virginia P.T.A.'s, 15 October 1973 26 American Institute of Planners Panel on New Federalilsm, 23 October 1973 26 Virginia Highway Conference, 25 October 1973 26 Danville-Pittsylvania Mental Health Association, 30 October 1973 26 Subcommittee on Housing of the House Committees on Banking and Currency, 5 November 1973 26 Harvard Club of Virginia, 13 November 1973 26 New York Travel Writers Reception, 14 November 1973 26 Report to Top Management, 15 November 1973 26 Radford College commencement, 20 November 1973 26 Memphis Rotary Club, 20 November 1973 26 Virginia Community College System, 30 November 1973 26 Ripon Society Banquet, 30 November 1973 26 General Assembly, 9 January 1974 26 Campaign, 1969. 26-33 Notes, list of newspapers, etc. 26 Speech, Harrisonburg, 17 July 1969 26 Negatives and contact prints, 1969 26-27 Chincoteague Seafood Festival, 7 May 1969 27 Azalea Festival, 26 April 1969 27 Church of the Epiphany, 25 May 1969 27 Second District, March-June 1969 27 Norfolk Academy, 15 May 1969 27 Third District, January-June 1969 27 Chamber of Commerce, Richmond, 28 May 1969 27 Huguenot Republican Women's Club, 17 May 1969 27 Thomas Jefferson High School, 14 May 1969 27 Hampden Sydney College, 17 April 1969 27 Altavista Jaycees, 7 June 1969 27 Fifth District, January-May 1969 27 Sixth District, March-June 1969 27 Lynchburg College Young Republicans, 21 May 1969 27 Welfare Rights Organization, 12 June 1969 27 Seventh District, February-June 1969 28 Ingleside, 9 May 1969 28 Photo session, Waynesboro, May 1969 28 Eastern Prince William Republican Committee, 27 March 1969 28 Kiwanis Club of Staunton, 19 May 1969 28 Ninth District, April-May 1969 28 Giles County Republicans, 15 May 1969 28 Dickenson County Republicans, 7 June 1969 28 Russell County Republicans, 24 May 1969 28 Scott County Republicans, 17 May 1969 28 Tenth District, March-May 1969 28 Virginia Federation of Republican Women, 10 May 1969 28 Northern Virginia Center of the University of Virginia, 8 May 1969 28 Foundation for Independent Junior Colleges, 2 May 1969 28 State Fair of Virginia, March-April 1969 28 Miscellaneous engagements, March-April 1969 28 Holton correspondence, March, June-July 1969 28 H. D. Dawbarn correspondence, October 1969 28 Transportation, 1969 28 Obenshain schedules, 1969 28 Dawbarn schedule, 1969 28 Dawbarn appearances, 12 August-1 November 1969 29 Campaign expenses, 1969-1970 29 Campaign and transition miscellany, 1969-1970 29 Holton campaign schedules, 3 February-28 August 1969 29 Holton campaign schedules, 1 September-2 November 1969 29 VIP supporters and volunteers 29 VIP visits 29 Drafts of speeches 29 Staige Blackford correspondence, July-October 1969 30 Proposed ad copy for Holton pamphlet 30 Drafts of speeches 30 Guest books, Holton for Governor Headquarters, 30 June-3 November 1969 30 Certificate of Appreciation, Lions Club of Lynchburg, 28 August 1969 30 Miscellaneous correspondence, etc., 1969-1970 30 Correspondence and miscellany 30 Correspondence and miscellany 31 Miscellany 32 Holton photos, with aged 32 Holton photos, minority groups 32 Holton photos, with politicians 32 Holton photos, action 32 Holton photos, with students 32 Holton photos, pollution 32 Holton photos, family 32 Dawbarn photos, formal 32 Dawbarn photos, family 32 Obenshain photos, action 33 Obenshain photos, formal 33 Obenshain photos, family 33 GOP Ticket photos, informal 33 Photos with miscellaneous state politicians 33 Photos of wives 33 Public statements by Holton, pre-inaugural 33 Transition, 1969-1970. 33-35 Letters of congratulation, A-D 33 Letters of congratulation, E-F 34 Letters of congratulation, G-P 34 Letters of congratulation, Q-Y 35 Republican Party correspondence 35 Republican Party affairs 35 Office equipment and furniture 35 Receipts for pick-up 35 Rentals 35 Inaugural plans 35 Inauguration program 35 Governor's official photographs 35 Campaign Tape Recordings and Videotapes. 36-39 Tape recording, 3 radio spots 36 Tape recording, 6 radio spots 36 Videotapes, Victory, 3 copies 36 Videotape, Water Pollution 36 Videotape, In November, 2 copies 36 Videotape, Short in November, 2 copies 36 Videotape, Five Minute Show 36 Videotape, Omni 36 Videotape, Two Party System 36 Videotape, Reaction 36 Videotape, untitled, 5 copies 37 Videotape, Dulany Foods 37 Videotapes, Nixon-Holton, 2 copies 38 Videotape, Dawbarn 39 Videotape, Obenshain, 60 sec., Drugs, 2 copies 39 Videotape, Obenshain, 30 sec., Crime 39 Videotape, Obenshain, 60 sec., Crime 39 Videotape, Obenshain, Drugs 39 Videotape, Obenshain, two 30-second spots 39 Videotape, Obenshain, 30 sec. 39 Tape Recordings of Governor's Speeches, etc., 1969-1973. 40-44 Year-end news conference, 29 December 1969 40 Chesapeake Bridge-Tunnel news conference, 21 January 1970 40 News conference, 26 January 1970 40 Manpower news conference, 28 January 1970 40 News conference, 6 February 1970 40 News conference, 26 February 1970 40 News conference, 1 April 1970 40 News conference, 21 April 1970 40 Conservation briefing, 5 May 1970, 2 copies 40 News conference, 12 May 1970 40 State Police Basic Training School graduation, 19 June 1970 40 50th Anniversary of Vocational Rehabilitation, June 1970 40 News conference, 2 July 1970 40 News conference, School Situation, 17 July 1970 40 News conference, busing, 4 August 1970 40 Statement on busing, 26 August 1970 40 News conference, Dr. Allerton, 1 September 1970 40 National Educational TV, 3 September 1970 40 News conference, 24 September 1970 40 Constitutional Revision Conference, 2 November 1970 40 News conference, election results, etc., 5 November 1970 40 News conference, 8 December 1970 40 Year-end news conference, 22 December 1970 40 Special session of the General Assembly, 6 January 1971 40 News conference, 4 February 1971 40 News conference, 19 February 1971 41 Judiciary Conference, Williamsburg, 11 March 1971 41 News conference, 15 March 1971 41 News conference, 15 April 1971 41 News conference, 12 May 1971 41 News conference, 17 June 1971 41 News conference, 22 June 1971 41 News conference, 25 August 1971 41 News conference, 29 September 1971 41 Student press conference, 5 October 1971 41 News conference, Lewis Powell nomination, 25 October 1971 41 News conference, 27 October 1971 41 News conference, 16 November 1971 41 Year-end news conference, 15 December 1971 41 Testimonial for Lewis Powell, 17 December 1971 41 Today Show, 1971 41 Message to General Assembly, 12 January 1972 41 News conference, 20 January 1972 41 Commemorative Session, General Assembly, Williamsburg, January 1972 41 News conference, 9 February 1972 41 News conference, 30 March 1972 41 News conference, 11 April 1972 41 News conference, 8 May 1972 42 News conference, William Forst, 25 May 1972 42 News conference, Hurricane Agnes, 26 June 1972 42 News conference, Cabinet appointments, 27 June 1972, 2 tapes 42 News conference, retirement investments, 14 July 1972 42 News conference, Del. Warren Davis defection, 27 July 1972, 2 tapes 42 News conference, budget surplus, 11 August 1972 42 News conference, 18 September 1972 42 Corrections seminar, 11 October 1972 42 Announcement of Ambassador Guest's defection to G.O.P., 17 October 1972 42 News conference, after national election, 9 November 1972 42 Education financing report, 15 December 1972 42 Year-end news conference, 20 December 1972 42 Hahn Commission Ad-hoc Committee Report, January 1973 42 Lincoln Day Dinner, 23 February 1973, 2 tapes 42 News conference, Walter Craigie resignation, 5 March 1973 42 News conference, 7 March 1973 42 Today Show, 19 March 1973 43 News conference, James T. Lynn of H.U.D., 29 March 1973 43 Dr. Fred Young, educational financing, 5 July 1973 43 News conference, 20 September 1973 43 News conference, 11 October 1973 43 News conference, Godwin Campaign, 18 October 1973 43 News conference, energy crisis, 8 November 1973 43 Final news conference, December 1973 43 Rubella speech, no date 43 Videotape, Governor Holton's inauguration, 1970 44 Today Show, 11 November 1971 44 Photographs, etc., 1969-1973. 45-52 Programs for Governor's inauguration, 17 January 1970 45-46 Official photographs of Governor Holton 47-48 Governor's appointment book, 1970 49 Governor's appointment book, 1971 49 Governor's appointment book, 1972 49 Governor's appointment book, 1973 49 Governor's appointment book, 1974 49 Campaign positions on surtax and tax relief for elderly 49 Biographical sketch of Governor 49 Miscellaneous work files, Staige D. Blackford, Jr. (Index) 49 Reprint, Republican Answer to Aimless Drifting, 8 March 1969 49 Miscellaneous press clippings about Governor, 1969-1970 49 Reprints of Brian Kelly article on Governor, 18 January 1970 49 National Civic Review, March 1971, Governors: 1960-1970 50 Sydsvenska Dagbladet Snallposten, 3 December 1973 50 Newspaper clippings summing up Holton administration 50 Press speculation on Governor's future after 18 January 1974 50 Government Executive, September 1970 50 Program and menu, Republican Governors' Conference, 20 April 1971 50 Negatives of Jefferson's Plans for the State Capitol 50 Miscellaneous photographs and negatives 50 Photographs, 1970-1971 50 Photographs, 1970-1973 50 Color photographs, no date 51 Personal pictures, 1970-1971 51 Photographs, Governor and notables 51 Photographs, July-December 1972 51 Photographs, January 1973 51 Photographs, February-June 1973 52 Silly pictures file 52 Photographs, 1970-1971 52 Mrs. Linwood Holton Personal Papers. 53-71 Personal Correspondence, 1970-1974 Ab-Ar 53 Alliance Francaise, Richmond Chapter 53 Apple Butter Week 53 Art Project 53 Ba-Bu 53 Ca-Cu 53 Child Development Services, West Virginia 53 Colorado River Reunion 53 Da-Du 53 Distinguished Virginians for 1973 53 Ea-Ex 54 Fa-Fu 54 Future Homemakers of America 54 Ga-Gu 54 Garden Week, 1971 54 General Assembly, 1973 54 Gifts (sent to others) 54 Governor's Conference, Wives Committee, 1972-1973 54 Governor's Staff 54 Ha-Hy 55 HEW Regional Advisory Committee, Region III 55 Virginia R. Holton (Personal) 55 Holton pictures 55 Honorary Chairman of Various Groups 55 Im-Iv 55 Invitations 55 Ja-Ju 55 Ka-Kr 55 Kindergarten Committee 55 La-Ly 56 Legislative Affairs 56 Mc 56 Ma-My 56 Mental Health Month 56 Menus 56 Multiple Sclerosis 56 Muscular Dystrophy Association 56 Na-Nu 56 Oc-Ow 56 Old Dominion Symphony Council 56 Pa-Pu 57 Parties 57 Patch Blossom Project 57 Pitzer Transfer and Storage 57 Ra-Ru 57 Reading Conference 57 Recipes (Menus), Mrs. Holmes 57 Republican Women's Clubs 57 Requests for recipes 57 Richmond Symphony 57 Sa-Sy 58 Schedules 58 Sheltering Arms Hospital, Balder Bois 58 Slides 58 Requests for Speakers for Nutrition Forums, etc. 58 Specific Learning Disabilities Association of Richmond 58 Speeches 58 Ta-Tw 59 Teenage Nutrition Project 59 Thank you letters (Gifts) 59 Theatre Arts Committee 59 Tobacco Festivals 59 Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley 59 Trade Mission 59 U 59 Uterine Cancer Task Force 59 Va-Vi 60 Virginia Association for Children with Learning Disabilities 60 Virginia Museum 60 Virginia Thanksgiving Festival 60 Voluntary Action Center 60 Wa-Wy 61 Wellesley College 61 Wine List 61 Wolf Trap Farm 61 Woody's Letter from Man in Texas; Woody's Tour 61 The World Who's Who of Women 61 Ye-Zu 61 Change of address cards 61 Pending file 61 Monthly calendars 61 Accepted Appointments January, 1971-1973 62 February, 1971-1973 62 March, 1971-1973 62 April, 1971-1973 62 May, 1970-1973 62 June, 1970-1973 62 July, 1972-1973 63 August, 1971-1973 63 September, 1970-1973 63 October, 1970-1973 63 November, 1970-1973 63 December, 1971-1973 63 Invitations Accepted, January 1970 64 Declined, January 1970 64 Accepted, February 1970 64 Declined, February 1970 64 Accepted, March 1970 64 Declined, March 1970 64 Accepted, April 1970 64 Declined, April 1970 64 Accepted, May 1970 64 Declined, May 1970 64 Accepted, June 1970 64 Declined, June 1970 64 Declined, July 1970 64 Declined, August 1970 64 Declined, September 1970 64 Declined, October 1970 64 Declined, November 1970 64 Declined, December 1970 64 Indefinite, 1970 64 Invitations extended, 1970 64 Miscellaneous Correspondence Churches, 1970 64 French trip, 1970 64 Mansion tours, 1970 64 Muscular Dystrophy Association, 1970 64 Mansion hostess job, 1970 64 Thank you letter (Gifts), 1970 64 January-June 1970 64 July-December 1970 65 Speech on Family Food Dollar, 1 December 1970 65 Governor's Conference on the Family Food Dollar, 1970 66 Hi-Jinx. Campaign schedule, etc., 1969 66 1776 After-theatre party, 5 November 1970 66 Christmas card file, 1969 66 Easter Seal Society, 1972 66 Tangier trip, 1971 66 Republican Governor's Conference, 1971 (Wives). Folder 1. 66 Republican Governor's Conference, 1971 (Wives). Folder 2. 67 Governor's Conference, clippings 67 Governor's Conference, Williamsburg bills 67 Group requests for mansion tours, January-June 1972 67 Scheduled mansion tours, 12 January 1971-27 May 1972 67 Address book hostesses 67 Correspondence with civic organizations 68 Roy Farmer, correspondence, 1970-1971 68 Mrs. Callie Hardwicke, UPF, correspondence, 1971 68 Response concerning Food Dollar Conference, 1971 68 Governor's Conference on the Family Food Dollar, 1971 68 Family Food Dollar correspondence, 1971 69 Train the Trainer 69 District meetings 69 Preliminary planning of conference 69 Master list of invitations to conference 69 Summary and recommendations 69 Planning of Family Food Dollar Conference 69 Scrapbook, Family Food Dollar Conference 69 Distinguished Virginians Dinner 1972 Architects 70 Artists 70 Athletes 70 Education 70 Historians 70 Military 70 Scientists 70 Miscellaneous 70 Virginius Dabney (Miscellaneous) 70 Guest lists and suggestions 70 Invitations and correspondence 70 Final guest list 70 Wrap-up 71 Photographs 71 Photographs of Governor Holton 71 Films. 3-4 The Holton Years, 29 minutes, color, 1974 3

Film looks at Holton's term in office, the programs he initiated or improved and the results he obtained.

 [Highlights of the Inauguration Weekend], 7 minutes, color, magnetic sound 3 [Highlights of the Inauguration Weekend], 7 minutes, color, DVD - transferred from original 16mm film 3 [Interview with Mrs. Holton], 25 minutes, color, magnetic sound 3 The Holton Years : Winds of Change (2 reels) 4