2015-0037-F: Records Related to James Dobson

Finding Aid

Scope and Content

The materials in FOIA 2015-0037-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials.

FOIA 2015-0037-F contains materials related to James Dobson.

This FOIA primarily contains correspondence, briefings, schedules, seating charts, speech drafts, news articles, publications, printed emails, scheduling requests, routing memoranda, routine forms, presidential message and video requests, invitations to administration officials, policy and job approval polling questions and results, and reports regarding Bush administration hiring and staffing. Also included are White House Office of Public Liaison memoranda outlining office activities and outreach efforts. There are reports containing updates from outside organizations on their efforts to promote Bush administration policy and appointments. Numerous draft copies of speeches for video-taped messages from President Bush for Focus on the Family, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice are represented. The large quantity of correspondence consists of letters from the public, Congress, and public and private organizations regarding requests for meetings and views on policy topics. There are also draft and final copies of letters sent from President George W. Bush to meeting participants, letters from Karl Rove thanking associates for their work while he served in the White House, and birthday messages and thank you letters sent from President Bush to James Dobson. The bulk of the material processed for this request was sent to or from Karl Rove.

Electronic records consist of emails to/from James Dobson and members of the White House, especially Tim Goeglein. Emails from Tim Goeglein include materials distributed to groups and organizations such as proclamations, press releases, fact sheets, Statements of Administration Policy, articles, speeches, and transcripts regarding stem cell research, abortion, human cloning, as well as other administration initiatives. There are also invitations and scheduling materials for phone calls and meetings with James Dobson. Lastly, there are messages from James Dobson giving thanks for matters such as the State of the Union address, National Day of Prayer events, nominations and appointments, as well as the materials distributed by Tim Goeglein.

Extent

146 folders, approximately 9,477 pages / 562 assets

Provenance

Official records of George W. Bush's presidency are housed at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and administered by the National Archives and Records Administration under the provisions of the Presidential Records Act.