MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Minnesota State Archives ATTORNEY GENERAL An Inventory of the Hubert H. Humphrey III Speech Files OVERVIEW OF THE RECORDS Agency: Minnesota. Attorney General. Series Title: Hubert H. Humphrey III speech files. Dates: [ca. 1983] – 1998. Abstract: Speech files of Hubert H. "Skip" Humphrey III, who served as Minnesota Attorney General from 1982 through 1994. The files also reflect his 1993- 1994 term as president of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG). Quantity: 10.6 cu. ft. (10 boxes and 1 partial box). Location: See Detailed Description section for box locations. SCOPE AND CONTENTS OF THE RECORDS The files document speeches, interviews, news conferences, remarks, comments, and testimony, and may house not only various versions and copies of the above, but also related correspondence, newsletters, conference brochures, newspaper articles, legislation, and background materials. They cover all aspects of the activities and interests of the office. The chronological files (1985-1998) are individually foldered and listed by speech; the alphabetical files (ca. 1983-1988) are arranged and foldered by subject. The two sets have not been compared for duplicate materials. ARRANGEMENT OF THE RECORDS The files are divided into two subseries: chronological (1985-1998; Boxes 1-10) and alphabetical by subject (ca. 1983-1988; Boxes 10-11). ag0070.inv ATTORNEY GENERAL. Hubert H. Humphrey III speech files. p. 2 INDEX TERMS These records are indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings. Topics: Attorneys general--Minnesota--Administration. Places: Minnesota--Politics and government--1981-. Minnesota--Politics and government--Addresses, essays, lectures. Persons: Humphrey, Hubert H., 1942-. Organizations: Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. National Association of Attorneys General. Types of Documents: Speeches. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Preferred Citation: [Indicate the cited item and folder title here]. Minnesota. Attorney General. Hubert H. Humphrey III Speech Files. Minnesota Historical Society. State Archives. See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples. Accession Information: Accession number(s): 2003-24 Processing Information: Processed by: Debbie Sher, October 2002 PALS ID No.: 0900323544 ag0070.inv ATTORNEY GENERAL. Hubert H. Humphrey III speech files. p. 3 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE RECORDS Note to Researchers: To request materials, please note both the location and box numbers shown below. Location Box 126.E.9.2F 1 Speech list, 1987-1998. List complied by Humphrey’s staff; it has not been compared with the speeches in either of the following two series. Speeches, interviews, statements, news conferences, remarks, comments and testimony, 1985-1998. Arranged in chronological order; include correspondence, newsletters, conference brochures, newspaper articles, background information and associated legislation. DFL Party Task Force, January 19, 21, 1985. S.W. Lions Club, Excelsior, Minnesota, November 7, 1985. Federal Farm Mediation, September 23, 1986. “The Attorney General’s Alliance Against Drugs,” Normandale Community College, January 15, 1987. Martin Luther King, Jr., “We Serve A Mighty God,” Minnesota, January 19, 1987. Minnesota Senate Committee on Agriculture, “An Attorney General’s Role in the Farm Crisis: The Minnesota Experience,” January 26, 1987. Crime Prevention Fund Annual Meeting, New Hope, Minnesota, February 10, 1987. “The Role of State Government in Consumerism,” Anoka Ramsey College, February 11, 1987. Minnesota Land Surveyors Association, Bloomington, Minnesota, February 13, 1987. Senate Agriculture Committee, February 13, 1987. Red River Valley Winter Show, Farm Forum, “Supply Management Versus the Free Enterprise System,” February 19, 1987. Minnesota Association for Counseling and Development, February 26, 1987. Telephone Deregulation, March 2, 1987. Minnesota House of Representatives Committee on Environmental and Natural Resources, March 3, 1987. Agriculture Finance Division, March 4, 1987. “The Benefits of a Liberal Arts Education,” University of Minnesota, Morris, March 5, 1987. United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Hearings on Farmers Home Administration, Farm Program Regulations, March 11, 1987. ag0070.inv ATTORNEY GENERAL. Hubert H. Humphrey III speech files. p. 4 Location Box 126.E.9.2F 1 Minnesota House of Representatives Committee On Regulated Industries, March 23, 1987. Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Assistance Act, March 24, 1987. Statement in Support of The Retiree Benefits Security Act of 1987, April 1, 24, 1987. William Mitchell Law Review Spring Banquet, April 4, 1987. “Agriculture, A National Problem/Minnesota’s Actions,” April 7, 1987. Boys and Girls Club of the St. Cloud Area, April 7, 1987. Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee, April 9, 1987. Rural Electric Coop, Benson, Minnesota, April 11, 1987. “A Model Act Concerning the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes,” Minnesota Planned Giving Council, April 14, 1987. Minnesota Hospital Development Association, April 27, 1987. “Dr. Smith Goes to Washington: How Scientists Can Influence Public Policy,” American Ceramic Society, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, April 26, 1987. Testimony before the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation, April 28, 1987. “The Farmers Home Administration and Farm Credit System: A State’s Perspective,” American Bar Association, National Institute on Agriculture, May 1, 1987. General Federation of Women’s Clubs, May 2, 1987. “Alternative Dispute Resolution,” Farmington Chamber of Commerce, May 12, 1987. Memorial Day Services, Fort Snelling, May 25, 1987. St. Paul Rotary, May 26, 1987. Minneapolis Community Action, May 26, 1987. “Dream the American Dream,” HHH Job Corps Center, May 29, 1987. Red Lake High School Commencement, May 30, 1987. Humphrey Exploratory Committee Reception, June 2, 1987; Teamsters, Summer 1987. Interview re National Guard, on Good Morning America, June 15, 1987. St. Paul Trades and Labor Assembly, June 17, 1987. Interview with George Boosey, U. S. Senate Campaign Finance Reform Bill, June 18, 1987. Society of Former Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation-Minnesota Chapter, June 26, 1987. Bloomington Summer Fete Celebration, July 4, 1987. Monticello Independence Day Celebration, July 5, 1987. ag0070.inv ATTORNEY GENERAL. Hubert H. Humphrey III speech files. p. 5 Location Box 126.E.9.2F 1 38 th Annual Reunion of the Eighth Armored Division Association, July 5, 1987. Highland Park Business and Professional Women, July 8, 1987. National Council of Senior Citizens, Washington, D. C., July 22, 1987. Remarks before the Sub-Committee of Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness, U. S. House of Representatives, July 23, 1987. Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant Agreement, July 24, 1987. Farm Credit, July 31, 1987. DFL Central Committee, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, August 1, 1987. Minnesota Education Association Leadership Conference, August 5, 1987. National Treasury Employees Union, Washington, D. C., August 6, 1987. Farm Credit Lawsuit, August 7, 1987. National Association of Minority Contractors of Minnesota, August 7, 1987. Minnesota AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Council, Mankato, Minnesota, August 7, 1987. City of Lexington Minuteman Daze Celebration, August 8, 1987. Lake Bronson State Park Dam Rededication Ceremonies, August 9, 1987. Swearing in of the “Heartland Platoon,” U. S. Marine Corps, Minnesota State Capitol, August 18, 1987. Remarks before Congressman Vento’s Congressional Forum, Airline Industry Issues of Consumer Service and Safety, August 20, 1987. Highway 10 Dedication, August 20, 1987. Ms. Wheelchair America, Bloomington, Minnesota, August 21, 1987. 1987 Criminal Justice Seminar, Bloomington, Minnesota, August 24, 1987. Seafarers International Union of North America, Piney Point, Maryland, August 26, 1987. C. William Verity, Jr., Nomination Opposition, September 4, 1987. First Unitarian Society, September 6, 1987. Anoka County Chamber of Commerce, Corporate Takeovers, September 8, 1987. National Association of Retired Federal Employees, September 11, 1987. “The Nomination of Judge Bork to the Supreme Court Must Be Opposed,” September 11, 1987. Citizens League Mind Opener Breakfast, September 15, 1987. ag0070.inv ATTORNEY GENERAL. Hubert H. Humphrey III speech files. p. 6 Location Box 126.E.9.2F 1 Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Conference, Piney Point, Maryland, September 18-20, 1987. AFL-CIO State Convention, September 23, 1987. St. Cloud State University, Young Democratic Farmer-Labor Club Forum, September 24, 1987. Teamsters, September 30, 1987. Fundraiser with Senator Howard Metzenbaum, October 5, 1987. Remarks in Recognition of Public Power Awareness Week, Willmar, Minnesota, October 5, 1987. Corporate Professional Organization, October 6, 1987. UFCW Health Care Rally, October 10, 1987. Minnesota Federation of Teachers, Iron Range, October 15, 1987. 126.E.9.3B 2 Minnesota/Leon Exchange Students, October 16, 1987. Minnesota Community College Student Association General Assembly, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 16, 1987. Women of Brandeis University, October 19, 1987. Stillwater High School Bicentennial, October 20, 1987. Mount Zion Temple Brotherhood Brunch, October 25, 1987. John Swifka Retired Carriers Club of St. Paul, October 28, 1987. Fund-Raising Speech, November 1987. Pesticide