Henry J. Hyde Papers 1923-2008 (Bulk 1961-2008) Part 1: Series 1 to 9
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Loyola University Chicago Archives & Special Collections Congressional Archives Henry J. Hyde Papers 1923-2008 (Bulk 1961-2008) Part 1: Series 1 to 9 Creator: Hyde, Henry John (1924 - 2007) Extent: 375.25 linear feet Level of description: folder Processors & dates: L. Berfield, K. Mathers, L. Brew, and T. Golden, 2014-2015; updated by L. Berfield, August 2016 LUCCA2006.01, 2007.01, 2007.02, 2007.03, 2007.04, 2007.05, 2007.06, 2007.07, 2009.02, 2009.03, 2012.01 October 17, 2016 Table of Contents Administration Information ...................................................................... 2 Restrictions ......................................................................................... 2 Copyright ............................................................................................ 2 Citation ............................................................................................... 2 Provenance .......................................................................................... 2 Separations .......................................................................................... 2 See Also ............................................................................................. 2 Biographical Sketch ................................................................................. 2 Scope & Content ..................................................................................... 2 Subjects.................................................................................................. 3 Series ................................................................................................... 4 Series 1: General, 1941-2008, Boxes 1-30 ................................................. 4 Series 2: Administrative Staff, 1985-2000, Boxes 31-36 ............................... 5 Series 3: Subject Files, 1961-2006, Boxes 37-83 ......................................... 5 Series 4: Legislative, 1982-2006, Boxes 84-105 .......................................... 6 Series 5: Constituent Correspondence, 1991, 1997-2001, Boxes 106-112 ......... 6 Series 6: International Relations Committee, 2003-2006, Box 113 .................. 6 Series 7: Judiciary Committee, 1985-2004, Boxes 114-121 ........................... 7 Series 8: Campaigns, 1962-2007, Boxes 122-128 ........................................ 7 Series 9: Speeches, 1969-2006, undated. Boxes 129-133 .............................. 7 Container List ......................................................................................... 8 Administration Information Restrictions Restrictions are listed before each series. Copyright Copyright owned by Henry J. Hyde was transferred to Loyola University Chicago on October 5, 2016. Citation Loyola University Chicago. Archives and Special Collections. Henry J. Hyde Papers, 1923-2008 (bulk 1961-2008). Box #, Folder. Provenance Gift of Henry J. Hyde, October 26, 2006; November 30, 2006; December 6, 2006; February 1, 2007; April 16, 2007; July 30, 2007; and October 3, 2007. Gift of Judy Hyde January 15, 2009; October 19, 2009. Gift of International Relations committee June 12, 2012. Separations Separations are listed before each series. See Also Dan Rostenkowski papers, Loyola University Chicago Archives & Special Collections – Congressional Archives. Biographical Sketch Henry J. Hyde was born on April 18, 1924, in Chicago, IL. Elected as a Republican, he served as an Illinois state representative from 1967-1974. During this period he served as majority leader, 1971-1972, and a delegate to the Illinois state Republican conventions, 1958-1974. Hyde was elected to the Ninety-fourth and subsequent fifteen U.S. Congresses, 1975-2007. Hyde acted as the chair for the Committee on the Judiciary for the 104th-106th Congresses, as well as the chair for the Committee on International Relations for the 107th-109th Congresses. Mr. Hyde passed away on November 29, 2007, in Chicago, IL. Scope & Content The Henry J. Hyde papers contain 375.25 linear feet spanning the years 1923-2008 (bulk 1961-2008) and include correspondence, speeches, notes, reference materials, appointment books, reports, news clippings, House resolutions/bills/etc. press releases, 2 memorabilia, publications, audio cassettes, videos, films and photographs relating to his tenure as a U.S. Congressman. Subjects Budget/Economy Civil Rights Congress/Office Department of Justice Education Hyde, Henry J. Hyde biographies Hyde family International relations Military Religion Republican Party U.S. Presidents Civil Asset Forfeiture Child Care Crime Drugs Abortion Arms control Chicago airports Defense El Salvador Flood emergencies Foreign aid Iran Iran-Contra investigation Nicaragua Nuclear weapons October Surprise Pro-life Child/Youth Environment Immigration International Relations Term Limits Terrorism Transportation Veterans Affairs Bankruptcy Reform Copyright Gun Control 3 Healthcare Labor Law Enforcement Postal Service Taxes Telecommunications 9/11 (September 11, 2001 Attacks) Human rights United Nations Constitution Subcommittee Flag desecration/protection William Jefferson Clinton, 42nd President Impeachments Youth violence Campaigns Cuba Department of Defense Equal Rights Amendment Hyde Report Series Series 1: General, 1941-2008, Boxes 1-30 Series includes correspondence, news clippings, notes, and reference materials kept by members of Hyde’s administrative staff. Sub-series 1: Calendars, 1990-1998, Box 1 Sub-series includes Hyde’s schedules and appointment books. Sub-series 2: General, 1952-2007, Boxes 2-18 Sub-series includes correspondence, reference materials, invitations, reports, and publications. Sub-series 3: Hyde Biographies/Family, 1941-2008, Boxes 19-21 Sub-series includes articles written by and about Hyde, accomplishments, condolences, funeral materials, family history, stationery, and correspondence. Sub-series 4: International Relations, 1975-2006, Boxes 21-27 Sub-series includes correspondence, news clippings, reference materials, reports, and remarks. Sub-series 5: Newsletters, 1972-2004, Boxes 27-30 Sub-series includes newsletters and questionnaires sent from Hyde’s office. 4 Restrictions: None Separations: Approximately 1 linear foot of newsletter duplicates were removed. Series 2: Administrative Staff, 1985-2000, Boxes 31-36 Series includes correspondence, news clippings, notes, and reference materials kept by members of Hyde’s administrative staff. Sub-series 1: Judy Wolverton, 1985-1990, Boxes 31-32 Sub-series correspondence, news clippings, reference materials, and notes Sub-series 2: Sam Stratman, 1989-2000, Boxes 32-36 Sub-series includes reference materials, correspondence, and news clippings. Restrictions: 2 files moved to the restricted series. Series 3: Subject Files, 1961-2006, Boxes 37-83 Series includes correspondence, news clippings, reference materials, reports, publications, handwritten notes, and transcripts. Sub-series 1: Abortion/Pro-Life Issues, 1961-2006, Boxes 37-55 Sub-series includes correspondence, reference materials, brochures, news clippings, handwritten notes, and legislative research. Sub-series 2: Chicago Airports, 1987-2006, Box 56-68 Sub-series includes news clippings, reference materials, correspondence, reports, and statements. Sub-series 3: Flooding, 1972, 1985-2001, Boxes 68-71 Sub-series includes reference materials, correspondence, and news clippings regarding flooding emergencies in the Chicago area and government assistance. Sub-series 4: Iran-Contra Affair, 1984-1991, Box 72-81 Sub-series includes news clippings, published transcripts of the Joint Hearings on the Iran-Contra Investigation, and published reports of the Congressional Committees Investigating the Iran-Contra Affair. Committee files related to the investigation were moved to the Restricted Series. Sub-series 5: October Surprise Task Force, 1979-1993, Box 82-83 Sub-series includes press coverage, news clippings, and magazine articles. Hyde was the Vice-Chairman of the House October Surprise Task Force. The rest of the 5 materials (1.5 linear feet) were moved to the Restricted Series as committee files. Restrictions: Committee files have been restricted. Separations: Less than 0.25 linear feet of materials related to the Iran-Contra Investigation were moved to the Restricted Series. 1.5 linear feet of committee files from the October Surprise Task Force were moved to the Restricted Series. Series 4: Legislative, 1982-2006, Boxes 84-105 Series includes correspondence, news clippings, reference materials, reports, publications, and remarks related to international issues and foreign countries. Sub-series 1: Bills & Resolutions, 1982-1989, Boxes 84-87 Sub-series includes House resolutions, House bills, House joint resolutions, and House concurrent resolutions. Sub-series 2: Legislative Research, 1982-2006, Boxes 88 -105 Sub-series includes reference materials, correspondence, news clippings, briefing books, and other documents supporting research on legislative matters. Restrictions: None Separations: none Series 5: Constituent Correspondence, 1991, 1997-2001, Boxes 106-112 Series is arranged chronologically by date of when correspondence was received. It includes letters and e-mails from constituents and responses from Hyde’s office regarding a variety of topics. Folders covering one topic/bill have been noted. Restrictions: None Separations: This series was sampled preserving 20% of the original files. Every fifth file was retained and the remaining files (approximately 13 linear feet) were destroyed. Series 6: International Relations