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Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection

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Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection

The Richard K. Armey Collection comprises 78 cubic feet of documents as well as videocassettes, audiocassettes, and memorabilia. The collection spans the period 1939-2002 although most materials date from 1985 and after. Documents contained here include correspondence, legislation, publications, clippings, Internet material, press releases, reports, proceedings, invitations, and scheduling files. The Armey Collection contains over 100 linear feet of documents, as well as maps, audio-visual material, photographs and memorabilia. The materials are largely from Armey’s service in Congress from 1985-2003 and include a variety of documents including correspondence, legislation, publications, clippings, press releases, and other materials related to the work of Congress. Of particular note are the Briefings and Internet series: the Briefings series contains materials, including correspondences, notes, memos, and charts, used to help Armey prepare for press briefings and meetings in his district, while the Internet series documents the development and use of his website. The collection also includes a wealth of materials related to the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) and the Contract with America.

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Title: Richard K. "Dick" Armey Collection

Date - creation

Expression: 1985-2002

Type: inclusive

Begin: 1939

End: 2002

Scope and Content: The Richard K. Armey Collection comprises 78 cubic feet of documents as well as videocassettes, audiocassettes, and memorabilia. The collection spans the period 1939-2002 although most materials date from 1985 and after. Documents contained here include correspondence, legislation, publications, clippings, Internet material, press releases, reports, proceedings, invitations, and scheduling files.

Scope and Content: The Armey Collection contains over 100 linear feet of documents, as well as maps, audio-visual material, photographs and memorabilia. The materials are largely from Armey’s service in Congress from 1985-2003 and include a variety of documents including correspondence, legislation, publications, clippings, press releases, and other materials related to the work of Congress. Of particular note are the Briefings and Internet series: the Briefings series contains materials, including correspondences, notes, memos, and charts, used to help Armey prepare for press briefings and meetings in his district, while the Internet series documents the development and use of his website. The collection also includes a wealth of materials related to the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) and the Contract with America.

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Portion: whole

Number: 117.5

Type: Linear Feet

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Photographs

This photograph collection contains black and white, color, contact-sheet, and negative images of Richard K. Armey, the Republican congressman who represented Texas

1985-2002

Correspondence

This series consists only of outgoing correspondence sent by Armey. For the most part, the correspondence is the form response issued by the congressman

1985-2002

Personal

This series primarily contains correspondence from a variety of people from the political arena. The series also has biographical material, awards and certificates, and a few speeches and writings. Also included in this series is a notebook and correspondence on Armey

1972-2002

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