Travel files and briefing books, 1987-1993
Scope and Contents
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
- Creation: 1987-1993
Creator
- From the Collection: Smith, Robert F. (Robert Freeman), 1931- (Person)
Language of Materials
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)
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.
Repository Details
Part of the Willamette University Archives and Special Collections Collection Descriptions
Mark O. Hatfield Library
900 State Street
Salem Oregon 97301 United States
archives@willamette.edu