441 Freedom Parkway NE Atlanta, GA 30307 http://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov Carter/Mondale 1980 Re-Election Committee Papers: A Guide to Its Records at the Jimmy Carter Library Collection Summary Creator: Carter/Mondale 1980 Re-Election Committee. Title: Carter/Mondale 1980 Re-Election Committee Papers Dates: 1977-1980 Quantity: 171 linear feet, 1 linear inch open for research, 391 containers Identification: Accession Number: 80-1 National Archives Identifier: 593160 Scope and Content: This collection contains letters, correspondence, memoranda, handwritten notes, studies, speeches, recommendations, position papers, press releases, briefing books, notebooks, proposals, studies, voter lists, reports, political statements, publications and news clippings. These records document various aspects of President Carter’s 1980 re-election campaign. This includes the formation of political strategy; polling data; legal and procedural issues; administrative items such as finance, fundraising and budget matters; statements on issues; scheduling; speeches; field staff operations in states and regions; polling data; voter lists; public correspondence and materials relating to press issues. Creator Information: Carter/Mondale 1980 Re-Election Committee Restrictions: Restrictions on Access: These papers contain documents restricted in accordance with Executive Order 12958, which governs National Security policies, and material which has been closed in accordance with the donor’s deed of gift. Terms Governing Use and Reproduction: Copyright interest in these papers has been donated to the United States Government. Some of the records may be subject to copyright restrictions (i.e. newspapers, publications, etc.). Researchers should contact the publisher for further information. Related Material: Related materials in this repository: Records of the 1976 Campaign Committee to Elect Jimmy Carter Index Terms: Persons: Governor Ronald Reagan, Senator Edward Kennedy, Senator John Anderson, Ambassador Robert Strauss, Tom Donilon, Linda Peek, Harrison Wellford Subjects: Presidential campaigns, campaign strategy, campaign finance, fundraising, delegate selection, presidential debates, primaries, election results, special constituencies, poll data, and Texas election. Types of Material: Correspondence, memoranda, resumes, press clippings, press releases, speeches, pamphlets, recommendations, handwritten notes, letters, studies, position papers, briefing papers, proposals, reports, voter lists, polling data, publications and political statements Administrative Information: Preferred citation: [Type of Document], [Names of Sender and Recipient or Title of Document], [Date], [Collection Title], [Series Title], [Folder Title], [Container Number], Jimmy Carter Presidential Library. Acquisition information: These historical materials were received under provisions of the instrument of gift that Jimmy Carter signed January 31, 1981. Processing information: The collection was opened in 2018. System of Arrangement: The records of the Carter-Mondale Campaign Committee Issues Office are divided into twenty- six series: Series Title National Archives Identifier Subject Files 76606159 Election Results 1976 Files 76606177 Fundraising and Finance Files 76606180 Issues Files 76606181 Issues - John Anderson’s Files 76606184 Issues - Ronald Reagan’s Files 76606185 Issues Staff Questionnaire Files 76606187 Kennedy - Carter Delegates Files 76606189 Primary Elections Files 76606191 Special Constituencies Files 76606192 State and Regional Field Offices Files 76606194 Texas State Field Office Files 76606196 Correspondence Files 76606199 Staff Files 76606200 Robert Strauss’ Files 76606202 Publications Files 76606203 Presidential Correspondence Files 76606204 Get Out the Vote Files 76606206 Tom Donilon’s Subject Files 102248684 Carter/Mondale 1980 Re-Election Committee Papers 2 Press Office Subject Files 112418161 State Office Files 112436245 Linda Peek’s Subject Files 117868725 M. Corrad’s Subject Files 117869192 1980 Campaign Public Mail Files 118818070 Scott Burnett’s 1980 Campaign Transition Files 118818071 Fundraising Event Files 118818073 United States Department of Agriculture Briefing Book Files 118818075 Harrison Wellford’s Subject Files 118818076 Detailed Description of the Series Subject Files Scope and Content: Containers 1-19. This series was opened in February 2018. The series contains correspondence, memoranda, handwritten notes, briefing papers, proposals, studies, reports, press releases, and clippings. This series consists of items regarding the operation and conduct of Jimmy Carter’s 1980 presidential campaign. Included are materials regarding legal matters, Democratic Convention affairs, debates, delegate credentialing, filing information, Get Out the Vote materials, political reports, press material and campaign planning books. Arranged alphabetically by subject. Election Results 1976 Files Scope and Content: Containers 20-22. This series was opened in February 2018. The series contains correspondence, position papers, proposals, studies, and reports. This series mainly consists of items dealing with the 1976 presidential campaign and election. Arranged alphabetically by subject. Fundraising and Finance Files Scope and Content: Containers 23-38. This series was opened in February 2018. The series contains correspondence, receipts, financial and contribution records. This series mainly consists of items detailing the financial aspects of President Carter’s 1980 campaign. Included in the material is information regarding the financial activities of the campaigns of Senator Edward Kennedy and Senator John Anderson. Arranged alphabetically by subject. Issues Files Scope and Content: Containers 39-50. This series was opened in February 2018. The series contains memos. This series mainly consists of items delineating President Carter’s stance on various social and political issues of importance during the campaign. Arranged alphabetically by subject. Issues - John Anderson’s Files Scope and Content: Containers 51-55. This series was opened in February 2018. This series mainly consists of items delineating Senator John Anderson’s stance on various social and political issues of importance during the campaign. The Carter Campaigns response to these stances are present in some cases. Arranged alphabetically by subject. Return to Series List Carter/Mondale 1980 Re-Election Committee Papers 3 Issues - Ronald Reagan’s Files Scope and Content: Containers 56-63. This series was opened in February 2018. The series contains surveys, articles and notebooks. This series mainly consists of items detailing Governor Ronald Reagan’s stance on various campaign issues. The Carter Campaign responses to these stances are present in some cases. Arranged alphabetically by subject. Issues Staff Questionnaire Files Scope and Content: Containers 64-65. This series was opened in February 2018. The series contains materials dealing with Governor Ronald Reagan’s and Senator John Anderson’s stance on various issues presented during their bids for the presidency. Governor Reagan’s positions are more heavily represented in the materials. Arranged alphabetically by subject. Kennedy – Carter Delegates Files Scope and Content: Containers 66-69. This series was opened in February 2018. The series contains correspondence, memoranda, reports, information forms, resumes, lists, and clippings. This series consists of material outlining the Carter/Mondale 1980 Re-Election Committee’s efforts to secure the delegates necessary to insure President Carter’s position as the party’s nominee during the 1980 Democratic National Convention. Arranged alphabetically by subject. Primary Election Files Scope and Content: Containers 70-76. This series was opened in February 2018. The series contains memoranda, polling information and clippings. This series consists of material dealing with the 1980 primary elections. It deals mostly with the results and activities in various states. It also touched upon some financial and fundraising issues, caucus results and general conduct of the campaign. Arranged alphabetically by subject. Special Constituencies Files Scope and Content: Containers 77-82. This series was opened in February 2018. The series contains memoranda, briefing papers, issues papers, talking points and clippings. The series consists of material dealing with various special interest and constituency groups. The records delineate the Carter Administration’s activities regarding the special constituency groups and the Carter campaign’s stance on various issues important to those groups. Arranged alphabetically by subject. State and Regional Field Offices Files Scope and Content: Containers 83-113. This series was opened in February 2018. The series contains correspondence, memos, press materials, clippings, reports, voter name lists, biographies, notes and polling reports. The series consists of records for various State and Regional Field Offices, providing insight into their organization and operation. Arranged alphabetically by subject. Texas State Field Office Files Scope and Content: Containers 114-133. This series was opened in February 2018. The series contains correspondence, memos, press materials, clippings, reports, voter name lists, biographies, notes and polling reports. The series consists of extensive records for the Texas State Field Office, providing insight into its organization and operation. Also included are numerous summaries that list the demographic, economic and voting make-up