Travel files and briefing books, 1987-1993

Series

Identifier: Series III

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Smith’s papers contain committee hearing minutes, personal correspondence, travel files, and campaign materials from Smith’s 1992 run for Congress. The congressional materials come primarily from the One Hundred First and One Hundred Second Congresses, 1989 through 1993. These materials include hearings on NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement); various Agriculture Committee hearings and materials related to the Oregon Wilderness Act of 1984 and Newberry Crater and the Newberry Volcanoes National Monument. There is a set of briefing books for Congressional trips Smith took in 1987 and 1989, materials from Smith’s consideration of a gubernatorial campaign in 1994, and memorabilia and photographs from Smith’s time in as a member of Congress.

Dates

1987-1993

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Papers are open to researchers. Books have been removed from the collection for preservation purposes.

Extent

From the Collection: 16 Linear Feet (16 boxes)

Additional Description

Arrangement

This series contains a set of briefing books for Congressional trips taken by Smith in the years 1987 to 1989. Each book contains a map of the country, background on the country’s history, a fact sheet, and information about the Agricultural Counselor and information on the U.S. Trade Policy with that country. Series also contains travel files for various trips Smith took in the years 1991 to 1994.